Watching the Villanova Wildcats – one of the last teams selected for the field of 65 - advance through the first two rounds (Clemson and Siena) of the NCAA tourney resurrected fond memories of Rollie Massimino’s 1985 championship season when GQ-clad Jay Wright was his assistant coach.

Living proof that times change but memories last forever. more…

The press release announcing my involvement with Skinny Nutritional Corporation was released yesterday. It mentions that I took a seat on the newly formed Board of Advisors, made a significant financial investment in the company, and I helped to develop a new “high-energy” Skinny Water that debuts within two months.

I’m excited about the prospects. more…

You’ve probably heard the saying “patience is a virtue.” I hate that quote!

Anytime someone preaches to me about the virtues of being patient – which is quite often – I like to reply by parroting Abraham Lincoln’s line: “Things will come to those who wait, but the things left by those who hustle.” Now, I love that quote! more…

I’m a big believer that “relationships determine results.” And the amazing journey behind this photo of Abbey Road Studios will demonstrate my point perfectly. more…

On Friday I received a call from Mark Benevento. In addition to being great friends, Mark and I are also close business partners in several ventures - including Greate Bay Country Club and Pirate Island Adventure Golf courses. In business he’s as tenacious as a pit bull with a juicy t-bone. In life, he’s as witty as Chris Rock – and possibly a little crazier! I love being in his company because he makes me laugh, and makes me look like an angel!

So Mark tells me that he arrived late at a small gathering of business men who annually celebrate their friendship with an exclusive dinner in South Jersey. They eat the meat they hunt or some such manliness. more…