It is time for some new running shoes. In the past month, I attended two major trade shows after speaking to the particular industry association. First, I was humbled to speak to the Kentucky chapter of USGBC on the ASHRAE 189.1 standards and the International Green Construction Code, as well as some of the top
Surviving Your First Ten Years As a Lawyer (or Contractor or Executive)
I realize that many different types of people read this blog: contractors, architects, consultants, homeowners, lawyers … and the list goes on. Despite our differences in vocation or industry, I think we all have a few things in common: (1) we all will face adversity in our lives; (2) we all have desire to be better
From Streets to Stardom: The Role of Urgency in Your Construction Business Development
If you’ve read a newspaper, scrolled through a blog, or watched the television over the past 48 hours, you should know about the miracle story of Ted Williams. Dubbed "the homeless man with a velvety voice," Williams was discovered on the streets of Ohio looking for work. Already he has received some lucrative
Why You Should Speak Outside Your Zones of Geography and Comfortability
As I blogged on Wednesday, I am speaking at two state construction law conferences in other jurisdictions this week: Texas and North Carolina. Three different people asked me why I would speak to other lawyer groups who practice in other states. Good question!
Here are a few reasons for stepping up to the mic in