28: Geoff & Michelle Nedry of Viking Premium Postcards

A little about our guests. As the name suggests, Geoff and Michelle are huge Minnesota Vikings football fans. Geoff hails from Minnesota and Michelle grew up in Arizona. They’ve been together for 20 years, married for 15 and in business for almost 5 years. They have 2 children who help out in the business. Both are dedicated to serving others and believe in random acts of kindness. A little about their business. Geoff started Viking Postcards in 2011 and started the business part-time and worked his full-time job until he grew the company enough to go full-time. Michelle came into the business with Geoff and is the face and networker for Viking Premium Postcards. In the process of doing due diligence for a friend buying a printer, Geoff learned about being a printer. Michelle was working for an existing direct mail company that was failing. Geoff created a turn-around plan for the business and when they didn’t use the plan, Geoff and Michelle took the plan, changed it to become a startup and began their business. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Communication is key. Focus on the issue, not the person. Segregate your personal life from your business life and don’t carry the argument past the office. Reading Material The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happinessby Jeff Olson and John David Mann  Get in Touch with Our Guests www.VikingPremiumPostcards.comgeoff@[email protected]