Over the years I have shared Thanksgiving meals with family and friends, some in their homes and some in my own home. One of the traditions I enjoy … more

A proposed 900,000-square-foot, 200-acre outlet mall called Promenade at Castle Rock — which would be adjacent to and potentially twice as big as the existing Outlets at Castle Rock — got a step closer to reality on Nov. 19 when town council … more

I had an interesting “virtual” experience a few months ago. No, not that kind of experience, but a “virtual” business experience that taught … more

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” From the Robert Frost poem, … more

“Stay strong!” “You can do it!” “Don't give in!” “Keep the faith!” “Stay the course!” Many times when we begin the pursuit of a … more

One of my very favorite things about being in the coaching, training, and learning and development industry is when I have an opportunity to meet and … more

This is the time of year where I am having conversations and planning sessions with corporate clients and individuals as we set expectations, set … more

I recently invited Rob Krohn of BlackRock Asset Management to come to Denver and provide a presentation on social security retirement benefits. He … more

No matter how you look at all the changes occurring in Washington, we will need to change the way we do business and invest going forward.  We will … more

The subject of employee dishonesty is a delicate one. Owners generally want to trust their employees, and given all the other battles owners fight on … more

Some of you may remember the Gerry Rafferty song, “Stuck in the Middle,” and then again, since it was written and first performed in 1972 by … more

Just even saying that we are “too good” at something is kind of like saying we are having “too much fun,” or “we have too much money.” … more

This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Here are many of the investment world’s most prominent and widely followed benchmarks (and keep in mind that … more

The need for instant gratification has truly compromised our ability to see beyond what is immediately in front of us. I mean in some cases we can't … more

Is it going to be partly cloudy or mostly sunny? That is one of those types of questions that is similar to, “Is the glass half full or half … more

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Whether you are using market indexes as benchmarks to track the potential performance and risk of a given … more

Many deadlines are looming that will affect business owners and investors alike this fall.  2013 may go down in history as a pivotal time for both … more

I would venture to guess that at one time or another, all of us have either stepped on a piece of gum, or if we haven't been so fortunate yet, will … more

Many, probably most, business owners would like to sell their businesses to their employees, but for one nagging problem: Their employees have no … more

One area of investing that is easy to overlook is the effect of taxes on a portfolio. Yet most investors can improve a portfolio’s bottom line by … more