Running a trophy shop for 15+ years, I think I have heard it all from my customers.  One of my favorite sayings (that of course comes from males ranging in age from 45-50) is, “when I was a kid, they didn’t give trophies just for showing up…you needed to win something to get a trophy.” That phrase is [...]

How to Avoid Making a Jerk of Yourself at an Awards Ceremony It was a night Kayne West will likely never forget.  The night he put his foot in his mouth and choked on it.  Actually, it was more like his whole leg, arm and every extremity.  He stole the thunder away from poor, sweet [...]

As my 38th birthday approaches, I realize that the past 5 years has given me a tremendous amount of life experience and business knowledge.  I am finally getting into a groove and feel comfortable with my role in life.  While I celebrate that accomplishment, I am also somewhat disturbed with the next generation. First of all, I [...]

The economy got you down?  Is your workday less fulfilling that a year ago? I want to throw out to cyber-land the possibility that adding humor and laughter to the workplace can greatly mitigate the bad news that is prevalent in the news media. As it relates to my expertise, why not think of a [...]

Win or Lose, These Trophies are Just Darn Funny! Are you ready for some football?  Football has grown into a multibillion dollar industry.  At the moment, it is one of America’s top sporting events, along with NASCAR racing. The smell of the grills being fired up by anxious tailgaters and the sounds of rambunctious fans can [...]

For the past 20 years, we have grown.  Starting locally in Issaquah, Washington, and then expanding our reach nationally, we are proud to have been a part of celebrating accomplishments. Today, I would like to turn the spotlight back on us, and more importantly the people who have helped the business thrive.  Part of me wants to [...]