Meeting the Boy from Grass Lake
At his 40th high school reunion, Todd discovers the reunion wasn't about success or old classmates—it was about belonging, and the boy he used to be.
As a founder, work and life are one in the same. As an entrepreneur and father Todd knows this all too well. Meet with Todd to learn how his personal experience and coaching style can help you design a life that can be turned from a dream to a reality. We look forward to learning more about you and your business!

"Todd does a good job of understanding the business side and pulling that in conjunction with the personal side, with the family side—because relationships transcend all sides. That’s why he sits pretty high on the seat, closest to the head of the table, in the Chris Carsten cabinet."

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At his 40th high school reunion, Todd discovers the reunion wasn't about success or old classmates—it was about belonging, and the boy he used to be.
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