A Conversation with Steve Whitman of All Needz Rental Center

For years, Steve Whitman built a career in the environmental industry, working in different parts of the country before realizing that financial success didn’t always equal happiness. Though he was making good money, the industry no longer excited him. At 35 years old, he made a life-changing decision to return home to North Alabama and […]

Job seekers beware: Scams and fake job postings are everywhere

For those of us who were around for the early days of the internet, you may recall a strange email or two from a Nigerian or Saudi prince. Maybe you won a sweepstakes that you never entered.  What a surprise when you got notified that a mysterious and vaguely distant relative had passed away, but […]

What is workforce development, anyways?

Whether you are working or unemployed, blue collar or professional, new to the workforce or a seasoned expert, it is likely you have participated in workforce development throughout your adult life. That being said, what comes to mind when one hears the term “workforce development” is usually based on one’s own personal experience.  In reality, […]

Sit Down With Success: A conversation with architect Jim Norton

With a career spanning over 30 years and nearly 1,000 projects to his name, Huntsville architect Jim Norton has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-quality design. Originally from Cookeville, Tenn., Norton specializes in both residential and commercial architecture, with a portfolio that includes everything from playhouses and office buildings to churches and custom homes. He […]

How tariffs can rebuild American manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen the economy

The Potential Benefits of Tariffs: A Long-Term Solution for America Albert Einstein once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results. For decades, the U.S. has engaged in free trade policies that have led to the erosion of its manufacturing base, an increasing wealth gap, and growing dependence […]

Navigating difficult conversations: A leader’s guide to addressing low performance

One of the most challenging aspects of leadership for many managers is having to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations with their staff. This can be especially true when such a conversation becomes necessary in order to address poor job performance.  The following five key elements are important in order to make these discussions as smooth […]

If DeepSeek is the Sputnik moment in AI, Huntsville should get ready for launch!

As a native, it’s always fun to brag to people that the relatively unsung hero city of the space program was Huntsville. Yes, the rockets that brought man to the moon launched in Florida, but a lot of the science, math, technology, and stolen Nazi scientists were from right here in Alabama! NASA has had […]

Seven leadership styles to utilize in 2025

Managing a team or running an organization is no easy task. Understanding the different functions and approaches to leadership, however, can help.  It is worth noting that most leaders combine several styles of leadership or will rely on different approaches at different times to solve complex challenges.  Conflict can occur when management relies heavily on […]

Should You Self-Manage Your Rental Properties?

If you’re like most investors, you want to create extra income. Whether that was to pay off some bills or to build a savings to set a retirement in place for yourself because maybe your job isn’t going to give you the retirement plan you want. Or maybe a reason you want to buy rental […]

Is Warehouse Space a Good Investment?

There are so many ways to make money in real estate, whether you’re just getting started and you want to use strategies like wholesaling or maybe creative financing; or maybe you want to do the fix and flip model. But, in most cases, people seek real estate investing for the purpose of building wealth and […]