by Steve Riege | Jan 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
We are so serious these days. But it makes sense. Take a look around you. It’s not a pretty picture. At least thats what it seems. I gave up on the local newspaper recently when they decided to charge me for accessing their articles on-line. It just...
by Steve Riege | Jan 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
I find it interesting how everyone Uses the end of the year for review and planning. It’s on everyone’s mind, the year-end review, goal-setting for next year, tweaking the strategic plan, and counting up every one of those sales credits. With all this focus on...
by Steve Riege | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was golfing this past weekend with old friends. We’ve golfed together Saturday mornings for 30 years, and we know each-other well enough so there is a good blend of kidding each-other, as well as digging a bit deeper into more personal issues in front of us. I was...
by Steve Riege | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
On October 19th 1987, all the hopes and dreams that had been built into a steadily growing investment account for many, was dashed in one dark sullen day with the largest one-day percentage decline in recorded stock market history. Like the market decline of the...
by Steve Riege | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
One of the most truly remarkable business experiences I have ever had was presented to me in the late 1980s. I was invited to participate in a merger and acquisition presentation in New York City. As the deal was broken down into detail, it was clear this would be the...