by Doug Emerson | Nov 21, 2008 | Uncategorized
Your parents, early mentors and former bosses probably influenced your position on cutting expenses in the home and in business more than anyone. It’s certainly the case for me. As a result, when expressions like belt tightening, expense slashing and austerity...
by Doug Emerson | Nov 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
Our neighbors have an invisible fence for their dog. I’ll bet you’ve heard of invisible fences, but you haven’t seen one, have you? I’ve seen the components which are wire and transmitters, but it is impossible to see the finished product. I do...
by Doug Emerson | Oct 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
If you ever sell horses, you know what it’s like to try convincing inexperienced riders or the non-horseman parents of a youth rider to buy a well trained horse. Unlike a car, a few years of age and miles on the odometer are two great features. While those...
by Doug Emerson | Oct 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
If you are fiercely independent, you may have a love/hate relationship with problem solving like I do. My problem started in fourth grade and continued through college and for many years to follow. When problems arose, phrases like, “I can figure that out”...
by Doug Emerson | Sep 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
You just got in the horse business yesterday if you haven’t heard the cry, “I can’t afford that!” From a non horseman mom inquiring about her child’s riding lessons to a ten year horse owner considering investing in a competitive level...
by Doug Emerson | Sep 15, 2008 | Uncategorized
Here’s a story from my friend, Paul, who lives about 100 miles from me. His eight year old son, a student in a Montessori School, had been thrilled with the idea of learning how to ride after several school outings to a local stable. Paul’s wife called the...
