Friday, January 30, 2015

Are too many talents a curse instead of a gift? Cliff Ravenscraft

1) I’m a pastor but I need to feed my family. 2) Will you be updating the 48 Days Schedule? 3) How can I make myself an appealing candidate when I’ve been in a boring industry? 4) Is it possible for too many talents, interests, and skills to be a curse instead of a gift? 5) How can I make more money in my lawn mowing business without working more time? “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will...





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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Isn’t it better not to know I have options? Cliff Ravenscraft

1. If new options create stress and dilute hope (which seems to be true in my experience) then isn’t ignorance really a better life? 2. As I explore self improvement and the pursuit of a better life, and try to share this information with my family I am so disappointed in the responses I am getting. 3. How can entrepreneurs recession-proof their business pursuits? 4. Is it possible for too many talents, interests, and skills to be a curse instead...





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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Hey can’t we just work together?


I love the idea of “repurposing” content, used materials and products. Think about the pulverized tires that now provide a soft playground area, the plastic bottles that are now picnic tables, the discarded glass that is now an attractive countertop, or the trash paper that is converted into beautiful necklaces and bracelets.

As I see more and more vacant buildings around town I keep thinking about how that space could be repurposed into creative working places for all the new entrepreneurs and free agents.

Several years ago Calvin Lehew looked at what others had seen as an old eye-sore for years here in Franklin, TN. The old Jamison Bedding Company had factory-at-franklin been vacant for many years and was a dilapidated compilation of buildings, chimneys and loading docks. Today it’s a beautiful 12-building dining, retail and entertainment complex called The Factory and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Think about the hundreds of vacant or underutilized building around your town – the buildings that are no longer being used effectively for their original use:


  • Libraries – many are being closed, but are wonderful layouts for co-working spaces

  • K-Marts – just one example of large warehouses that could be repurposed

  • Churches – many little country churches are simply closing the doors. What a wonderful opportunity to house “kings” as opposed to being reserved for only “priests.”

  • Bookstores – as you know, many of these are closing. What if they created small work areas and charged a monthly fee?

What other buildings can you think of that could be repurposed for co-working spaces, or a business incubator, or innovation center?

How would you organize it for your own use and business profit?








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Friday, September 9, 2011

Short N Sweet

Thank you all for being here and I appreciate your patience.
It's been some time since the last post...
I've been reworking my vision and direction for the blog. The truth is my ideas were running wild and the whole process of thinking and brainstorming led to paralysis. Posting will continue in the form series with different featured post inbetween to break it up a bit.
So please stay tuned, next scheduled post...Sept. 15 2011.

Short N Sweet. Just like Andies mints "The Gold of Chocolates".