I hear this often and truth be told said it myself for a while. When I meet with clients and ask them what’s their USP (unique selling proposition) I would…
Stand Firm Warrior Foundation is LKNConnect’s Outstanding Non-Profit for February 2020. Read BJ’s story in Stand Firm Warrior Foundation: The Day Everything Changed Part I and Part II. —EH Stafford,…
Adam Arlen’s first article on Tariffs on European Wine Could Have a Major Impact on American Wallets was published in December 2019. —EH Stafford, Managing Editor If you haven’t been…
In my last ASK ALAN column, I wrote about what business will be like in the ROARING 2020s? I pointed out, that “MetaTrends are the macro forces shaping our future.…
Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony MOORESVILLE NC: On February 10th, Lake Norman Chamber members, members of the public, family and friends joined Dr. Princess Thomas,…
The cover picture isn’t what you expected, is it? You’re probably thinking of the big green rage monster that smashes everything. Well if smashing everything means your competition then yes,…
September 13, 2012 The day everything changes usually starts just like any other day. For us, that day was September 13, 2012. My son, BJ, was 11 years old.…
In other words: how not to pick a wine for Valentine’s Day weekend Flash back to a few years ago at my previous employer. All the wine directors in the…
For me, Valentine’s Day is overrun with roses, chocolate and overcrowded restaurants. As a wine lover and foodie, I’m not going to remember a dozen red roses in…
What is the most empowering force in the world? Education! Education builds knowledge, increases confidence and promotes opportunity. The power that drove me to pursue wine education I’ve…
