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Happy Trails
Daniel Cooke’s adventure company is forging an outdoor identity in the Motor City. Article by Susan Thwing When Daniel Cooke left his high-powered position as a senior associate at Honigman to launch an outdoor adventure company in Metro Detroit, the reactions from colleagues were mixed — but mostly incredulous. “I got a lot [of looks] when I left Honigman,” he says, laughing. “But my decision came from advice from my mom: Never quit something when it's going poorly. Pivot when you're in a...
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A Different Kind of Game
A former pro-golfer uses the game to build business. Article by Todd Haight | Photography by Darrel Ellis Bob Krause might seem like a golf pro who never left the course — but he’s actually more than that. As Business Development Advisor for Trion Solutions, Krause has turned his passion for golf into a powerful tool for business development and relationship building. His story is not just about fairways and birdies — it’s a lesson in connection, trust and the simple magic of spending a few...
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To Defend & Uphold
This July, we celebrate a Marine veteran and his lifelong commitment to doing what’s right. Article by Linda Ditch Patrick Stemmler is a straight shooter. Whether in his work for his United Restoration Disaster Services (URDS) clients or for insurance companies and contractors in his newest endeavor, United We Restore appraisal services, he’s not afraid to fight for what is best and ethical for those who hired him — and those around him. After working for a large national contractor...
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Paradise Found
Travel writer Cindy Stewart explores the natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Article by Cindy Stewart I’ve always had a bucket list of dream destinations — Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Italy. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to visit them all, plus many more spectacular places. But when the opportunity arose to travel to the Galapagos Islands for a yoga retreat, even though I wasn't sure I could place them on a map, I jumped at it. Flying first to South America, then to the middle...
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