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From vineyards and boardrooms to jungles and the English Channel Jack Kautz has led a life of adventure and learned a few lessons along the way. If you’re looking for inspiration and wanting to lead your own life of adventure you’ve arrived at the right place. Enjoy the articles from Jack, his team, and special guests along the way.

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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…

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