The following is a summary of a Harbourtime Strategy Talks Podcast session. A summary of the topics discussed is below. The recording date was January 12, 2021. Podcast *Please note, this is not an exact transcription, as I took some liberties in transcribing from the Podcast discussion.* Trent Simmons is the CEO of Hardeman Company
(Originally published on LinkedIn on February 20, 2020.) At a recent lunch meeting with Justin Rand of Rand Consulting, we discussed the need to have a hobby on the side, allowing a little relief to the normal grind of work, family, and life in general. He had taken his love of Jeeps and elevated the hobby
We all make strategic moves every day. I recently read a great quote from a Nineteenth Century American Humorist, Josh Billings. (Below, Quote #1). No doubt, knowing how to play your cards, no matter how many you are holding, is important. But other reading over these quotes from Coaches, Business Leaders, and Political Leaders can
Scaling a business is not for everyone. But, if you want to get to a different level and grow your business, it is generally best to prepare. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the “Ready, Fire, Aim” approach works for some. Technology has made it easier for anyone to get into business. The term “solopreneur”
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill Tuesday was a bad day. The weather was nice. Opportunity was all over the place. But frankly, I simply failed at Tuesday. I was a little tired from Halloween on Monday. I was tired from the first
We are fortunate to live in 2022. We are not perfect. Society still has many, many serious issues to solve. We are working on it. As they say, “we are only human”. One of the most exciting things about living in 2022 is the availability of media, including Podcasts. Reading is important, but as technology