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Incredible mentors taught me everything they knew, but I had to learn some lessons the hard way. Closing that first deal—especially landing a whale—is an amazing feeling. #Mentorship #SalesLife

Working hand-in-hand with the board and sitting in rooms that most people don't get to be in was the best education I could ask for. #Leadership #Education

Economic development compiles everything I love. Helping people, problem-solving, and learning from the greatest minds. Even a 10% improvement would be impressive. #EconomicDevelopment #ProblemSolving

Don't take no for an answer. The nos that haunt you are the ones that matter. If you're still thinking about it days later, dig into why you wanted it so much. Keep moving forward. #NeverGiveUp #Motivation

If a community won't invest in itself, why should a company? Prime the pump: invest first, prove the market, and show them where the town is going. #Community #Investment

Boards need proof. Throw out ideas, and when they gain confidence in you, they'll support your efforts. Prove why buildings matter, and your board will run with you. #BoardStrategy #RealEstate

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Take the step to get to the next. Sometimes that next step is terrifying—but you gotta trust the switchback is coming. #Motivation #Mindset

We lease properties, generating about $2M/year. We're off sales tax, funding economic development with a $650K budget. Building back means we have something to market. What's the next building we'll build? #RealEstate #EconomicDev

You don't need a 100% clear plan or outcome. Relentless optimism helps you trust the process, even when you're course-correcting. Listen to your intuition, trust yourself, and step into your purpose. #TrustTheProcess #Intuition

Boards often resist real estate investments, but buildings are lasting assets. Unlike incentive deals that can leave, investing in property creates a lasting economic development product. #EconDev #RealEstate

To build a strong economy: educate future leaders, partner with schools, grow community capacity, support local businesses & entrepreneurs. Recruitment comes naturally when these are in place. #EconomicGrowth #CommunityDev

Magical thinking? It might feel good, but action is what makes dreams real. Stop waiting for a fairy godmother—start digging the ditch. Things align when you align yourself with the work. #Mindset #Motivation

Economic development isn't easy, but seeing businesses succeed makes it worth it. It's about the satisfaction of helping others achieve their goals. Being wired to help is what it's all about. #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessSuccess

Failure isn't final unless you quit. Disappointment is okay, but pivot! How does this "no" change the vision? What parts can keep going? Find a new direction, and keep moving forward. #Leadership #Resilience

Hope alone isn't enough. Hope + action is the cheat code. Don't just sit and wait—go make things happen. #Motivation #SuccessMindset

Leadership is emotional contagion. Model optimism, create a safe culture to acknowledge challenges, and turn 'we can't' into 'how could we?' Transform obstacles into springboards and teach your team to believe better is possible. #Leadership #Optimism

Even with challenges, progress is possible. You don't need all the answers to move forward. Relentless optimism is realism—with a decision to hope and act. #Mindset #Optimism

Relentless optimism can be a superpower, changing everything from your breakfast table to the boardroom. Lean in and see the power it unlocks. #Optimism #Leadership

Relentless optimism: not just an attitude, but a practice. Reframe "have to" to "get to" & turn burdens into blessings. Add the word "yet" to open doors of hope. Always couple optimism with action. #Optimism #Leadership

Relentless optimism isn't a Pollyanna attitude—it's blending realism with the decision to believe in better. Even when life's hard, choose to believe, cast a vision, and take that first brave step. #Optimism #Mindset