The Trucking Industry is Doomed

I recently read an article about jobs that are disappearing in America. Trucking was listed as one of them. A commenter noted that there is unfilled demand for 50,000 trucking jobs. Amazing, right? Except they're unfilled for a reason: although admittedly an anecdote, friends in the industry tell me that young people just aren't going … Continue reading The Trucking Industry is Doomed

The #1 Thing Everyone Screws Up In Enterprise IT

Too many of us in Enterprise IT ignore this one critical thing about infrastructure management: We update all our cool technology without ever thinking about whether or not it will all stay compatible or not. Why is that? Users: we have huge egos. "My infrastructure is mine. I'll do whatever I want with it. If … Continue reading The #1 Thing Everyone Screws Up In Enterprise IT

Will This Biz Work? Making & Selling Custom Wood Slab Tables

Over the years many friends have asked whether their business idea is a good one or not. I always wind up running the numbers and looking at a few scenarios with them. Sometimes things look good, sometimes not so much. I'm no guru and I don't host Shark Tank, I've just gained a reputation among friends … Continue reading Will This Biz Work? Making & Selling Custom Wood Slab Tables