16. Back of the Napkin Friday Fails: Failure as an Idea Generator with Kelly O’Neill

In this Back of the Napkin Friday Fail, Kelly O’Neill, owner of Fusion of Iron and Earth, talks about intrinsic value, knowing your worth and tooting your horn. Plus, Kelly reveals her favorite Detroit Coney.  It is hard to imagine Kelly O’Neill, owner of Fusion of Iron and Earth, ever failing. Especially given her in-depth knowledge of the Detroit Coney (think chili dog, but with a different kind of chili topping found only in Detroit). “American is my favorite,” said O’Neill. “I like mine with mustard and onions.”  That alone should make her immune to any pitfalls that can occur as a small business owner. Alas, even Detroit Coney knowledge is not all-powerful. O’Neill first experienced failure in what many have claimed to be the biggest stage ... Read More