So my triumphant return to Texas after a six-year absence began on Tuesday. With visions of my former paintball glory firmly ensconced in my head I eagerly anticipated a fighter jet escort into Houston Bush Airport or at the very least upon landing, a red carpet and various dignitaries waiting to greet me. Umm. Yea. [...]

As it stands right now, my burgeoning media company consists of the following individuals: Me = The Big Cheese(ball) Programmers = Steven, Chris, and Hima Designers = Pete and Alex Office Manager = Stephanie Today’s story concerns Stephanie. Stephanie aka “Queen of the Universe” basically makes my life easier by filing, typing, and generally keeping [...]

Every now and then we have a project run behind schedule (due to clients not sending us information in a timely manner). However, at the moment, we have not one, not two, but three projects all running behind schedule. I am going to go freaking nuts over this and it is absolutely making my life [...]

Of the many talents I possess, amongst them is not the use of power tools or construction in general. However, as part of my apprenticeship in real estate investing, Thursday found me doing both. With encouragement and help from Bob, the lead handyman for Rental Workshop, I found myself rehabilitating several units in Valdosta, GA. [...]

So today I officially began my crash course in real estate and real estate investing under the tutelage of a client/friend who owns several hundred units and is about to explode into more. She has made me a very generous offer although it will basically require me to be someone’s bitch for a while. I [...]

Three-and-a-half years. Gone in a blink of an eye. Countless tears shed in rage, or frustration, of loss, and hurt. A price paid that many wouldn’t understand and perhaps fewer would willingly choose. A fork in the road reached once again, decision made…unhesitant, unwavering. The next sixty to ninety days should change my life as [...]

Frequently I’m asked by people, “Kevin, what’s the secret to building a successful business?” While there is no single “right” answer, I believe one of the most important aspects leading towards business success is communication. Please note the grace and professionalism with which Pete (Cohagen) and I handle the following business transaction. ————————————————————————— Me: o [...]