Perfect is the Enemy of Good
I’ve had the benefit of hosting meetings for several years. For the longest time, I called them strategy sessions because they were mostly about advice for the future, but I ultimately settled on calling them masterminds (as many people do) because too much strategy can oftentimes be a bad thing. I worry that many of […]
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It’s All About Community
At the Saint Louis Business Club, we often say that “the community is the product.” Yes, we have an excellent location and all the amenities that come with that, but without the right people in the community, it’s just another building. We’re searching for members who want to be part of a community that focuses […]
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Authentically You
Sometimes I get on a soapbox when I talk about my allergy to “the program.” The program is also known as the American Dream. The recipe goes like this – do well enough in school to get into college, earn a 4-Year Degree, get a job, find someone to marry, buy a house with a […]
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Time is a Currency. How Do You Spend It?
A big part of the work we do at the Saint Louis Business Club is about maximizing our time. We know that money is the standard currency in the marketplace, but time is often more scarce than money. We want to attract the best resources from throughout the metro area and the challenge can be that many […]
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No Turning Back
Elon Musk has not been shy about his aspiration to go to Mars. In many regards, his burning desire to go to Mars has fueled his ability to create many technologies to assist in that venture alongside billions of dollars of value along the way. If Elon ultimately gains the chance to take the trip, […]
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Bring Your Energy!
My mentor, Dr. Tom Hill is well known for the mantras he’s developed and often shares them with clients and friends. One of my favorites of his is “We have a moral obligation to become the very best person possible with our God-given talents.” Tom has impressed this directive onto me and others, and I […]
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The Hybrid
If we’ve learned anything from a worldwide pandemic, it’s how to adapt. The circumstances surrounding Covid have been a great equalizer because just about everyone in the world has had to make some kind of change. I’ve often said that a core characteristic of an entrepreneur is his or her ability to adapt and adaptability […]
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The Next Episode
The Saint Louis Business Club is all about creating community. We’ve been on a journey to find the right mixture of people and projects in the right place. I’m happy to announce that we have moved to the 16th Floor of the University Tower located across from The Galleria in Richmond Heights. It’s quite possible that we […]
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What Value Do You Provide?
By Brian Lunt Every type of relationship whether personal or professional has a recipe for value exchange. The typical currencies of exchange include time, talent and treasure. We spend our time, expertise and money in order to receive an equal or greater amount, or perhaps a different combination, of the same in return. […]
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