In 1994 I married Kristin. By the end of the next year, our first son, Ty—who now works alongside me—arrived. Two more boys followed, and the mix of family and entrepreneurship became the classroom that shaped nearly everything I teach today.

In 1997 I self-published Success Is Not an Accident and, thanks to strong word of mouth and an emerging platform called Amazon, sold over 100,000 copies. Two years later we launched the Couples Planning Retreat at Blackberry Farm in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. 

Today, the Couples Planning Retreat, a luxurious and fun getaway for married couples, is stronger than ever, still helping husbands and wives reconnect, dream and live intentionally.

In 2007, The 4:8 Principle reached # 3 on The New York Times bestseller list. Success Is Not an Accident was updated and re-released the same year. Those books, now in a dozen languages, continue to shape leaders around the world. I’ve written five more since, and have coached entrepreneurs privately and through The 1% Club for more than thirty years.

During that time, I’ve watched my marriage strengthen and my boys grow into capable, independent men. I also served for over twenty-five years on the boards of publicly traded companies, refining my understanding of vision, strategy, and accountability.

After more than 10,000 private coaching sessions across dozens of industries, I’ve learned that the real battle isn’t in the marketplace—it’s in the mind and at home. Every ambitious entrepreneur faces the same temptation: one more late night, one more missed game, one more season half-present with the people who matter most.

That tension is what drives my work today—helping accomplished entrepreneurs create success that blesses, not burns out.

If this story resonates, and you’re ready for your next level, let’s talk about your goals.