Articles by Mike Weil

So, despite all the techie methods for communicating and staying in touch with customers and vendors, the old-fashioned pressing of the flesh is still the best way to network, develop relationships, build up existing relationships, and learn a lot, all in one setting.

I’ve been lucky in my life to have mostly been shielded from the evils of fraud, theft, and other criminal mishaps that happen daily. Until now. I learned, much to my dismay, that my wife’s social security number was stolen sometime last year, and, since then, our lives have been turned upside down.

Work with professionals who can help you set a strategy, build the plan to get there, and keep you on track. Then, stick to it. The reality of doing this will be a win for you, your company, and your customers.

Over time, the fortunes of multiemployer plans and their participants mirrored the economic conditions of the industries they served. Eventually, many of these plans became unfunded, and that is where all the trouble really took root.

Life sure is strange. I find myself appearing in the pages of this fine publication after more than 30 years of working for a competitive magazine. And, yet, it’s like a homecoming of sorts.