Fear is only as strong as the power that you give it. When people ask if I’m scared about starting a new business. My gut reaction is “no”. There is a discomfort of not being familiar with this type of business, but I can find comfort in seeking out people with a similar type of…
It’s not every day that you see more than twenty Sea Turtles hanging out at the beach, through the eyes of 6 yr. old or meet up with friends from Australia, (thank you EO), and play at the beach for hours. Probably our most exotic location for a play date so far! The systems that…
Last night as we went out to find the Parrot Lady, Sara brought her small notebook and a pencil to document the occasion. When we were at the Billabong store she asked the man helping us for his autograph, then she asked a guy in line for his autograph. These grown men were so flattered…
Roses in the NorthWest are in full bloom. This year they are large, strong, and especially fragrant. Every night I literally stop and smell the roses, they are amazing! I think about how I can preserve the fragrance and bathe in it. The reason they are especially hearty this year is because of the late…
My husband gives Sara consistency and stability, he gives her roots. I give her wings, show her the stars in the sky and dream with her about where she can go and what she can do. He thrives on daily routine, and I thrive on change. Together we compliment each other quite well. In business,…
Today we spent the entire day planning the small steps that it’s going to take to get us where we want to go. This site is going to take a few months to properly build out, we greatly appreciate your nurturing tweets and Fshares along the way. After doing our annual calendar, complete with monthly…
Sara has been camping with her grandparents and cousins for the last week, and has stories to tell. My dad called tonight and told me the following story. The road was so muddy that trucks were getting stuck up to their axles in the mud, so they decided to walk 1 mile to their destination…
Finding the right partners who love what you do and can send business your way is key to the vitality of your company. These partners can help you when you get stuck, they can recommend solutions, they may even become your friends. While building out the new intake form for Salty Waffle clients, I thought…
This post is an ode to my EO EMP/MIT class of 2011 and our great Salty Waffle Team… Departing from the ones that you care about is always tough. Wether it’s leaving home or leaving friends to return home. The connection that out class has is amazing and meaningful on so many levels. I began…
Defining values is a necessary step for every individual and company. Doing so makes it clear to those around you what you stand for, how you will make decisions, the type of environment you like, and whether or not they fit in to that picture with you. In defining yourself, you define your company, define…