147: David and Suzanne Solomon of Uphill House B&B

A little about our guests. David and Suzanne Solomon are the prequel to Episode 146, Samantha and Scott Darling, the other owners of Uphill House B&B. Sam is the daughter of David and Suzanne. David and Suzanne have been together 36 years and married for 35. They have 2 daughters, one of whom is their business partner. David and Suzanne enjoy traveling the back roads and exploring together. Growing up in the Midwest, they had retired from full-time work before starting a new adventure as entrepreneurs. A little about their business. David and Suzanne were both retiring when Sam approached them to become partners in Uphill House Bed & Breakfast. In over 35 years of marriage, this was their first time in business together. David works at the visitor center in Gordonsville, VA in addition to being the head of tourism for the B & B. Suzanne, along with daughter, Sam, is in charge of Culinary Operations and Housekeeping. Suzanne also enjoys working outside in the yard. Before retiring, Suzanne was a hospital administrator and medical consultant. David worked in various leadership roles for two major Fortune 500 companies. Both are enjoying their new career. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Always speak your mind. Don’t let things fester. Keep lines of communication open. Be a great listener and be empathetic. Reading Material Malcolm Gladwell - http://amzn.to/2nxm3C8 Get in Touch with Our Guests [email protected] http://www.UphillHouseBandB.com