This is an article I wrote for YP Nashville in March 2014. As I approach the 10th anniversary of Eric Jans Insurance, I have been reflecting on what has gotten me to this point and on some of the mistakes I have made along the way. The biggest mistake actually Read more
This article appeared in the January 2014 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. I heard recently that snow on the ground before Christmas in East Nashville means a cold winter season. Inconvenient for us, right? What about our East Nashville neighbors who may not have a permanent or even indoor place to sleep this Read more
This article appeared in the September 2013 issue of the East Nashvillian magazine. From new restaurants, office space and retail to relocations and improvements, the sheer number of projects in the works right now in East Nashville is astounding. The most exciting new development in the works is 1100 Fatherland Read more
This article also appeared in the July/August 2013 issue of The East Nashvillian magazine. When my wife and I first moved to East Nashville eleven years ago, I remember driving aimlessly through the neighborhood in search of a good local food joint or coffee shop in utter dismay… As we Read more
This is an article I wrote for the Nashville Chamber’s Small Business Wire newsletter: Big companies and nonprofits have a board of directors, a group of leaders who act as advisors on the big decisions that need to be made. They keep things in check and make sure the company Read more
Miranda is three weeks old and has already changed my world immensely. I am loving every minute of being a new dad and planned from the beginning on being as hands-on as possible with raising her. Of course Miranda’s mom is doing the lion’s share of the parenting, but I Read more
This is an article I wrote for the YP Nashville newsletter. When I left my previous job and began my own business, I started hearing: “I could never do what you do; I am just not cut out for sales.” It threw me off a bit, because I never truly Read more
In preparation for our first child, my wife and I finally decided to bite the bullet and tackle a major home improvement – reroofing the house. I see yard signs and local ads for roofers everywhere and I have many contacts I can ask for recommendations, so I figured that Read more
This is an article I wrote for The East Nashvillian magazine. Who is Dan Heller? You have probably dined inside one of his development properties. You have likely shopped for eclectic or vintage treasures within one of his renovations. You may have even strolled through a beautifully landscaped courtyard that Read more
Eighty percent of being successful in life is showing up. – Woody Allen As someone in sales, it’s pretty unbelievable to me when people don’t show up to appointments. Recently, though, we started a remodeling project at the house. I put together a list of electricians based only on recommendations Read more