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Before I started working remotely, work felt rigid. I was never drastically late, but I was almost always five or ten minutes behind. I’d walk in already feeling behind, already feeling drained, already thinking, I don’t want to be here right now. I said that phrase out loud more times than I can count. It became part of my vocabulary, part of my attitude, part of how I moved through the day. Work followed me home, too. Even when I wasn’t physically at work, I was mentally st

Working remotely from my parents’ place on Long Lake turned a normal workweek into something special. Mornings started with a swim, meetings happened with a lake view, and I learned how freedom, family, and flexible work can blend into a week I won’t forget.

Storm Field Day 2026 gave our team a chance to get out in the field, connect with contractors, and see storm response equipment running up close. From hands‑on demos to real conversations with operators and clients, the trip offered a clear look at where the snow industry is heading and what companies will need going into the 2026–2027 season.

Drilling Down: A Day with Moritz Excavating (And Why I Need to Go Back) After our awesome day out with the Nordic Waste crew, I decided it was time for another field trip. This time, I flew solo right here in North Dakota to hang out with Tony Moritz and the team at Moritz Excavating. Tony’s crew specializes in the kind of work that usually happens completely out of sight—horizontal drilling and heavy-duty excavation for utility companies and new commercial properties. Basic

Dumpsters, Dirt, and High-Vis: That Time We Toured a Landfill As a marketing agency, a lot of our magic happens behind a screen. We tweak colors, perfect layouts, and polish copy until it's just right. But nothing beats the spark of inspiration that happens when you pack up your gear, step out of the office, and walk straight into a client's world! Earlier this summer, part of the Phaser Crew (Chad, Josie, Joe, and myself) decided to go see where the magic actually happens. W

Take It From Me: 5 Lessons from a Mediocre Angler shares what I learned chasing big pike on Lake of the Woods, including bait patterns, tip up strategy, and preparation tips for Minnesota fishing.

Chasing GIANT Lake Trout – Fort Peck, Montana Take it from me As someone who had never winter camped, never targeted Lake Trout (let...

Chasing crappies in –39°F isn’t easy. Here are five things I learned about staying warm, staying mobile, and staying on the fish during a brutal cold snap.

A long drive, big water, and giant walleyes. Here are five things I learned on my Lake Erie trip as a self‑proclaimed mediocre angler who loves to learn.