There are universalities we experience as humans. No matter where we live on this planet humans are humans with similar thoughts, ideas, emotions, plans, dreams, goals, and many other experiences we all share. Because we all share these experiences I believe that when I am experiencing a difficulty other people have experienced that as well. There…
Be Intentional
Everyone knows the idiom “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” It has been used for decades by anyone looking to dish out advice. Of all the sayings this one rings as true as any. “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” We like to think that what we know matters,…
Focus Up
The first week in January Luke and I started a pretty intense and involved prospecting campaign. We created compelling, targeted marketing materials and started knocking on doors of local businesses with 401k plans. We went out every week without fail. After the marketing was created our process was pretty straight forward. We would look up…
A Fit Business Trip
I recently went on a business trip to Austin, Texas. When I found out I was going I was excited. Luke had gone months before and loved it. He gave me all the inside info on what to expect and what was in store for me. However, I did have one hang up. I was worried…
What is More Valuable? Time or Money?
Technology, apps, social media, fast travel, instant communication. These are all things that have become easily accessible for nearly the whole world. 100 years ago some of these things did not exist and if they did they were nothing like they are today. These advancements are all intended to make life easier by allowing us…
2017 Livonia State of the City Address
Last week on March 16, 2017, Chris and I attended a luncheon at Laurel Manor in Livonia for the 2017 Livonia State of the City Address. There was over 530 people that showed up that day to support the community. The Mayor, Dennis Wright was speaking that day. The venue was highly impressive, it was…
Get up Every Day and Compete
A secondary and not overtly stated goal of The Friday Rally is to eventually have enough posts in the archives to pull together a book in the future. A book for new advisors to utilize to build their careers. This resource will take many years to crystalize as we need to develop our careers first to…
Keystone Habits
Developing habits is of extreme interest to me. I believe that if a person can develop positive habits that help push them towards their goals, then they will achieve those goals someday. The difficult part is deciding what habits are the right ones, and avoiding the destructive ones. It is important to be intentional with…
The Friday Rally 