Applause At Home

Applause at Home

Are you a great businessman, or are you a great family man?

It’s rare to find someone who truly excels at both. Over the years, I’ve noticed that most men tend to be one or the other.

For nearly 50 years in business, my goal has been to be both. I’ve never understood how someone could treat their clients, customers, and friends with such respect and care, yet turn around and neglect their own family. That’s never made sense to me.

I once knew a man who was incredibly successful in business but a failure at home. Watching that had a profound impact on me. I made a vow that I would never let success in my career come at the expense of my family.

Two simple truths have always stuck with me:

  1. You’ll never see a Brinks truck following a hearse to the cemetery.
  2. Your family is the only thing you can take to heaven with you.

So, I want to encourage you—yes, being a great businessman is rewarding. Yes, success and financial security are important. But if you achieve them at the cost of your family, what have you really gained?

The good news? It’s never too late to change course.

As the title suggests, I strive for applause at home—because if my wife, kids, and grandkids believe I’m a great man, then I’ve truly succeeded in life. Everything else is just icing on the cake.

That’s my perspective. I’d love to hear yours. Feel free to email me at bneihouser@shook.com or give me a call at 765-427-5052. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Brad Neihouser
765-427-5052
bneihouser@shook.com

P.S if you would like to know the value of your commercial property or your farm property give me a call I'd be happy to visit with you.

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