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Choose Your Friends Wisely
Leadership expert Jim Rohn once said, “You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with”. In a recent conversation with Jack Kautz of Lodi, California he reflected on this topic and gave his perspective. Jack said that throughout the different areas of life, from family to career and from fitness…
5 Reasons Your Life Needs Adventure
When Jack Kautz isn’t helping with the operations at Ironstone Vineyards or part of a real estate deal around Lodi, California he’s probably on his next adventure. And Jack is no stranger to adventures of all types. From running with bulls in Pamplona to summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro or competing in a triathlon to hunting around…
Lessons From The English Channel
Taking on challenges is built into the DNA of Jack Kautz and 13 years ago he took on one of his greatest physical challenges: swimming the English Channel. As Jack relayed the story of completing this incredible feat we walked away with some great lessons. Each of these can be applied to any area of…
“Weaknesses” Can Be Your Greatest Strengths
As we talked with Jack Kautz from his Lodi, California office a few weeks ago we dove into the topic of strengths and “weaknesses.” Jack shared the following. We live in a world where everything is labeled. In some cases, that’s helpful and really important. For example, food labels are pretty valuable, you want to…
Success: Embrace The Challenge
If you have the chance to talk with Jack Kautz of Lodi, California there’s one thing you’ll quickly come to understand – Jack LOVES a challenge. Some people are just wired to take on challenges, solve problems, and help make the world a better place and he’s one of those people. For Jack Kautz, the…
Success: Go Get It!
As with many entrepreneurs, the love of the process and building something is just as satisfying as the wins and successes they experience. For Jack Kautz, it has been no different. He describes himself as someone who is driven, has a touch of ADHD, and goes all-in on anything he’s involved with. And while that…
Understanding Hard Work
Jack Kautz grew up the son of a true entrepreneur. At a very young age, Jack’s father inherited 13 acres of land in Lodi, California. After years of growing crops like beans, peppers, tomatoes, and corn the market shifted drastically. This forced Jack’s father to shift the focus of their farm. His father began buying…
A Christmas Miracle
We want to thank everyone for the awesome support of my tenants in need. On December 10th my apartments caught fire and this family lost everything!We were able to raise over $5000 and also bought many gifts, gift cards, etc. Huge thanks to Jeff Brown and Sara Doughman for their generosity and support. My daughter…
Connect on Social Media
If you haven’t connected with Jack Kautz on social media now’s the time. Jack regularly shares what’s happening in his life. It may be his latest business deal, a family trip, his latest Ironman challenge, or some adventure in parts unknown. Connect with Jack on Facebook here – https://www.facebook.com/jack.kautz Connect with Jack on Instagram here…
Welcome!
If you feel like you’re living life on a hamster wheel but you’re ready to get off and start really living, you’ve landed in the right place. Jack-Kautz.com is where you’ll find motivation, a few laughs, and some insight into enjoying your life, not just surviving it. Now, let me be clear I’m no guru.…
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