Into the Entrepreneurial Abyss...

Well...it's not all THAT dramatic. Just bought an auction of some liquidated tools that we plan on selling around here. We live in Amish country and the Amish can't resist funky tools. The best part of the transaction, however, wasn't obtaining cheap merchandise that we can sell for a profit (although, that is a plus!). The best part was driving seven hours round trip with my 14-year-old son. We listened to a Vision Forum disc on father and son relations being a reflection of the Father and Son relationship. Otherwise, we enjoyed good conversation, bad food and many laughs; not the least of which was the fact that the auction warehouse was 99.9% storeroom and the office was two guys with folding tables, folding chairs and laptops in a room that was five sizes too big for them. What a great picture of 21st century Internet business.

One of the best encouragements in the VF disc was to have your son at your side whenever possible, watching you work, minister, do business. I shared with Jeff #2 how my dad and I failed to establish that kind of relationship. We then talked about how much we appreciated the relationship the Lord has blessed us with, and how much we looked forward to its continued growth. I am amazed and deeply humbled to contemplate it...

Men, take the time to know and train up your sons. It will be well invested.