Optimizing Results at the Nexus of Business & Local Government
It has been almost three months since I have provided an update on the Journey. The main reason is because I have had no time, thanks to my exciting experience participating in a program known as SelectChicago, Chicagoland’s first SelectUSA spin-off event for Foreign Direct Investment. Since graduating college, my career focus has been… Read More
I was never really that good at school. I remember back in elementary school falling behind in turning in homework because there was so much to do and I wasn’t able to understand it all. I often needed a lot of help. By freshman year in High School, I had to start in “pre-algebra” and… Read More
I just had my first pitch meeting for venture funding and I must say that it reminded me a lot of presenting in front of a City Council, except that A) it was an online presentation, B) I was not in a room with dozens of members of the public, C) it wasn’t late at… Read More
The Journey took an odd turn this week. I was informed by legal counsel of an organization in my industry that my company logo violates their trademark rights. Ugh. That hit me hard. Granted, when I launched DP Consulting, LLC in September 2017, I had no idea if it would last. At that time there… Read More
So, what is the Journey? The Journey is exploring new paths. The Journey is opening new doors. The Journey is creating opportunities. The Journey is growing a business. The Journey is launching new ventures. The Journey is a mid-life career transition. The Journey is risk-taking. The Journey is experiencing new feelings. The Journey is managing… Read More
Today I begin my journey. Sitting in a coffee shop, on my laptop, on a Sunday afternoon feeling uneasy about what I’m about to do: start a professional blog. I just read this statement outloud and it sounds so silly, really. Nothing I would say in this blog is anything that I wouldn’t share with… Read More
