Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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Catering Business Growth: The $100,000 Club Log #2

Aug 14, 2026

Follow our journey to a $100K catering month as we track recurring customers, large orders, sales metrics, and what we're learning along the way.

Recurring Corporate Catering: Make Office Meals Easier

Aug 9, 2026

Make recurring corporate catering easier with reliable delivery, flexible menus, setup service and loyalty rewards across Washington, DC and Northern Virginia.

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town: Try a Travel Mindset

Aug 7, 2026

Explore your own backyard with a travel mindset. Learn how being a tourist in your own town can help you slow down, notice more, and seize the day.

How to Enjoy Dining Alone: An Unexpected Lesson in Connection

Aug 5, 2026

Dining alone doesn’t have to feel lonely. A solo dinner became a chance to slow down, talk to strangers, people-watch, and enjoy a little human connection.

How I Organize and Actually Listen to a 400+ Record Collection

Aug 4, 2026

How I organize a 400+ vinyl record collection by mood, rotate neglected albums, track plays in Discogs, and make sure every record gets heard.

Build Your Business Like an Artist: A Creative Leadership Mindset

Aug 2, 2026

The best leaders don't just manage—they create. Here's how Rick Rubin's The Creative Act changed the way I think about leadership, company culture, and building Apple Spice.

How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Resting

Aug 2, 2026

Do you feel guilty when you aren't being productive? Here's why I've started viewing Sundays as a time for restoration instead of constant work—and why rest isn't wasted time.

How to Teach Kids to Focus on What They Can Control: The Two Circles

Jul 25, 2026

A frustrating baseball game led to a simple lesson for my son: how to focus on what he can control and let go of what he can’t.

Something Is Better Than Nothing: The Mindset That Builds Consistency

Jul 24, 2026

Discover why something is better than nothing and how small, consistent actions build momentum in exercise, work, relationships, and everyday life.

What My Business Coach Taught Me About Performing Under Pressure

Jul 15, 2026

Before COVID, my business coach asked me a question I couldn't answer: What would you do if your back was against the wall? Years later, during one of the most difficult seasons of my career, I realized I had been living the answer. Here's what I learned about performing under pressure, staying focused, and discovering capacity you never knew you had.

Why Every Adult Needs a Hobby That Rewards Attention | Healthy Hobbies for Adults

Jul 15, 2026

Looking for healthy hobbies for adults? Discover why hobbies that reward attention—like vinyl, gardening, woodworking, or cooking—can reduce stress, build curiosity, and help you become more present in everyday life.

Why the 2026 Mets Are So Bad: Baseball's Worst Return on Investment

Jul 15, 2026

The 2026 Mets have one of MLB's highest payrolls but one of its worst records. Here's why this disappointing season felt predictable from Opening Day.