Home: Montgomery, TX. Age: 49. Birthplace: Kansas City, MO. Profession: Business owner. Organization: Sport Clips and Dogtopia. Significant other: Veronica Lovins. Alma mater: Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Current project: Growing my franchise businesses. Hobbies: Flying, boating, hunting, fishing, swimming. Recent travel or adventure: The Bahamas. Last book read: Atomic Habits, by James Clear. Recently viewed and recommended: Severance.
Personality profile: Open-minded, willing to try new things. Moral compass: Trust my first instinct. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutually beneficial, where everyone pulls their own weight. What is your greatest joy? My kids and family. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? More successful business owners who have overcome defeat. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? High-end restaurants. How do you relieve stress? Relaxing in the pool. What is your go-to workout? Walking with my dogs.
What was your favorite college course? Petroleum Engineering. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Spies Like Us. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A prop from a plane. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be honest. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Avionics in planes. What company or organization do you most admire? Apple. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The COVID pandemic, which made me diversify my businesses into other industries.
What change would you like to see in the world?
A shift from perfectionism to progress, where experimentation, failing fast, and learning are celebrated more than flawless execution.
What mega-trend most excites you? AI-augmented creativity. What mega-trend most concerns you? Overreliance on multitasking in a digital work culture.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Chevy Chase. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Rush Limbaugh. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my wife and kids. Going to a nice restaurant. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day.
Personal mission: Building a successful business for my kids. Favorite quote: "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" (Jim Rohn).
