by Johnny Black | Apr 22, 2026 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner The NFL Draft is this week, and there’s no better time to lean on a sports quote. “The Road to Success Is Always Under Construction.” -Tampa Bay Bucs, 2017 Hard Knocks While actress and comedian Lily Tomlin is often credited...
by Johnny Black | Mar 17, 2026 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner As March Madness starts this week, I thought I would share a basketball quote. “Handle Hard Better.” – Coach Kara Lawson, Duke Basketball 3 years ago, Coach Kara Lawson for the Duke Women’s Basketball Team shared this...
by Johnny Black | Feb 18, 2026 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner My wife and I are always a little behind on the latest hit series… well, Landman has certainly not disappointed. And while I have a wall of sticky notes dating back to 2016, I couldn’t help but share this recent one. As Erin and I...
by Johnny Black | Jan 27, 2026 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner While never intended for this, people have started sharing quotes with me when they come across them. Even more so, some have shared quote boards they’ve stumbled upon in their travels. My buddy, Steve O’Neil, recently sent me a photo...
by Johnny Black | Dec 17, 2025 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner With a big Sunday night game ahead, Ravens fans know the kind of moments that bring Ray Lewis to mind. His leadership wasn’t just loud motivation; it was a demand for growth. When Ray spoke, you were expected to rise to the challenge...
by Johnny Black | Nov 19, 2025 | Quotes & the Stories Behind Them
By Johnny Black, Managing Partner This is a section I’ve thought about sharing for quite some time. If you’ve ever walked past my office, old space or new, you’ve seen the quote wall. It’s quirky, a little chaotic, but an opportunity of thought and...
