Hello!  It's time for the last episode, Episode Twenty.  How fitting that it is also the last episode alphabetically. Our final episode takes a look at (maybe) leaving this world, the work of Sufjan Stevens, and then gives us two epilogues.   We find out about another Hot Pot journey, dreams of a new love, exploring feelings for 'dumpy' Lori, and then a look at what the Hell I Should Do. Then we wrap things up - until next time.  Blah blah blah. I'm signing off now.  I really hope you found something of value - listening all the way to the end.  I tried my be ..read more

Hi!  I hope you're getting something out of all these recordings.  I know I did.  It's pretty cathartic to spend time recounting all of these events. Episode Nineteen spends some time dwelling on time spent in my hair salons, then explores finding a new marketing position at the age of 57. We touch on Alligators, Nietzsche and living on your own (and how that aids or takes away from personal evolution). I hope you enjoy!  Take care of yourself and your loved ones ..read more

Welcome back.  I hope you're enjoying this tale.  The book of this tale should be published soon.  Very excited! In Episode Seventeen I'll take you into the end of celibacy with some romance and then rejection. And then we journey into the tale of the Thief.  My own personal slice of evil from a small Minnesota town.  You'll learn how to scam someone as trusting as me (never again, he says).  We will also journey back to my scramble to sell assets fast, before they are taken away. I hope you enjoy!  Remember to contact me if you have any feedback at kevin@hot ..read more

Hi listeners!  Welcome to Episode Sixteen! In this episode we take a look at some nice people, the people you hopefully run into often in your life. We also encounter how former employees can stop being friends (or friendly) and transition to an adversarial relationship. Finally you'll hear about my second scramble in the time I had running this business to make payroll (or suffer the consequences from the State of MN). I hope you enjoy ..read more

Greetings listeners!  Thank you as always for spending time with me and listening to my tale. This episode takes us into my world after the drastic change in our business. We get to learn about how rapidly people can change when circumstances go sideways. There's also an interesting story about drinking wine... too much wine. Thank you for listening, and please share with a friend (or with anyone you vaguely know, for that matter ..read more

Hi everyone!  It's time to go to court to defend our freedom from the franchise.  Did we succeed? Listen and learn.  This is the harrowing journey of a small company trying to do what it can to survive in the face of COVID, hiring problems and a franchise system that is broken.  Completely broken. Thank you for listening.  Please share with a friend if you enjoy the tale!  Thanks ..read more

Hi!  I hope you're enjoying the podcast.  We have a little ways to go yet.   Episode thirteen takes us back to the business after the judge has released us from the Fantastic Sams franchise contracts. This is one of the most exciting parts of the 'business' tale.  We create a new brand!  SOTA Styles Salon!  It's hard to believe we made it to this exciting juncture, and we were going to make the most of it!  We had a wonderous platform for success!   Sit back and listen to how we launched this new brand of hair salons ..read more

Join me as I recount a most amazing part of my journey.  It's the part where my ex-fiancé tries to file a restraining order against me!  Through the process we get a glimpse inside the mind of my former love.  And it's not pretty.  I hope you enjoy this odd tale.  Oh - and remember, I do not want to kill dogs.  I love dogs.  You'll understand soon ..read more

Welcome to Episode Ten of the Podcast.  In this episode I relate an extremely embarrassing relationship episode with a friend, some bad dating experiences and bringing some dogs into my life.  Warning: There is a kiss or two that I receive in this episode ..read more

In Episode Nine we get past the heartbreak and into Hot Pot!  This change of gears puts you into the fast lane of healthy living and weight loss!  You'll also learn about the history of Chinese Hot Pot, and how you can start on this delicious, healthy and economical way to enjoy your next meal ..read more