Business School vs. Learning on the Job, with Robby Burton and Blake Schultz-EP 276
Robby Burton co-owns AG Drives, a drive shaft company in Green Bay. Blake Schultz is its director of business development. Robby’s grandfather started the company. Blake’s dad worked for Robby’s grandfather. Both families have been in the business for decades. When Robby took over, he was in his mid-twenties and
Love the Tank
Over the last few weeks I have become addicted to the TV show Shark Tank. What is it that fascinates me so thoroughly that I
Living and Dying With…
Why did I devote the previous two weeks to watching the Chicago Cubs during the playoffs? Sure—athletic feats are impressive and entertaining to watch. But
It’s Life
All this death is killing me. The list of people with cancer who I care about keeps growing by the day. A friend from high
Buildability
I love to watch the Shark Tank reruns on CNBC. The stories of committed entrepreneurs putting it all on the line in orchestrated mini-dramas in
Cycle Time
The stats from the PMPA (Precision Machined Parts Association) for August confirmed what I’ve been feeling for the past year. Business is really strong for
What Happened Today?
My day inches by. I was busy but a little scatterbrained. I know I had a dozen conversations, but by the end of the day