Happy Anniversary Vanmarc Shipping Limited

April 1, marked the anniversary of the company Marc leads, Vanmarc Shipping Limited.  Named for his sister Vanessa and himself, Vanmarc was founded 46 years ago today by his parents Thomas and Barbara Marling.  Tom led the company until his untimely death in 1982.  Barbara took over and really built it until she retired in…

Show Notes: A conversation with Dave Ventker and Marissa Henderson in May 2019

Dave mentions that a former partner likened law partnerships like the relationship of Italian City-States. An overview of Italian City-States can be found here:  http://epicworldhistory.blogspot.com/2013/07/italian-city-states.html We discussed guiding conversation in cocktail parties and some of the difficulties in doing so.  I found this interesting guide from Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinapark/2015/03/30/an-introverts-guide-to-small-talk-eight-painless-tips/ How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/2MgEmsA Ship…