Author Archives: sethfargher
The Principle of the Path
A few months ago I was in Oregon on a “business” trip with some friends. From the airport we were suppose to jump on I 205 and head for southern Oregon. Somehow, in leaving the airport one of the cars … Continue reading
In Memory of Caleb Moore
I remember the first time I “met” Caleb. An editor from a magazine spied a photo of my ratty new freestyle ramp on facebook and asked if I’d be interested in doing a story on building ramps. He recommended I … Continue reading
The Dangers of Getting Comfortable
When I first moved in with a young married couple in California I was VERY cautious. It was, after all, their home and it was spacious to say the least. The woman did an amazing job of keeping house and … Continue reading
Become a F.A.T. Employee
I know what you’re thinking and while it might not be the most politically correct title for a blog, I promise it’s STUFFED with value. (Sorry couldn’t resist!) F.A.T. is an acronym my football coach in college taught us that … Continue reading
The Price vs. Customer Service Trade Off
I’m as cheap as the day is long. Seriously. If Southwest Airlines would replace their seats with wooden benches and drop the cost of a ticket, I’d buy stock in the company. Call me crazy but I will endure a … Continue reading
Facebook Marketing Musts!
If you’re one of over a billion people on the planet that has a Facebook account and you own a business, chances are pretty good that you have a Facbeook page for your business. If you have a Facebook page … Continue reading
Developing a R.I.P.E. Business Model
According to the SBA, more than half of small businesses fail in the first 5 years. Unfortunately, an even greater number of small businesses don’t even hit that magical one year mark. Businesses are forced to close their doors for … Continue reading
4 Manufacturers, 3 Press Intros, 2 Personal Milestones and 1 Unforgetable Year
Man, what to say about 26. If you’ve been following me on this adventure I call life over the last few years, you’d probably agree this past year has been one for the memory books. I can’t even begin to … Continue reading