2 entries

Thoughts

Short pieces on recruiting, work, family, and whatever else I’m thinking about.

Chris Holtzhauer seated on the steps of the Dade County Courthouse in Miami
2026

  1. Five at a Time

    Twenty-seven pounds to go felt impossible. Five pounds at a time doesn’t.

  2. Two Things I Keep Noticing in Successful Entrepreneurs

    Biography after biography, the same two skills keep showing up: creative problem solving and sales.

  3. My Parenting Playbook

    Ideas I’ve picked up from books, podcasts, family and one movie that I want to bring into our house. A growing list.

  4. Creating New Opportunities

    There was no maritime opening and his background didn’t fit. Here’s how we got him into his dream firm anyway.