Case Barnett Law - B2B - January 2021

Case Barnett Law - B2B - January 2021

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JANUARY 2021

MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD SNACK AND THE POWER OF COMFORT FOOD MAKING THE MOST OF THE CRUMBS

When I was a little kid, the quickest way to my heart was via a Little League Snack Shack dish called a chili billy. It might be a little generous to call this a dish, actually. Chili billys were basically the crumbs at the end of a bag of tortilla chips that were topped with your basic Hormel chili and some cheese. The whole thing was served in one of those classic red-and-white checked paper trays. Though it might not seem special on its face, I just couldn’t get enough of this ballpark staple. It became a sort of tradition for me and my sister, Maggie, who also played Little League, to visit the Snack Shack after our games. As a kid, I looked forward to this every Saturday, and as an adult, the smell of chili evokes memories of the fresh scent of the dirt at the ballpark and the joy I found in that delicious post-game ritual with my sister. Though a chili billy, or even a hearty pot of chili itself, isn’t the fanciest food, it is a comfort food. While we’re turning the page on the new year, the effects of 2020 continue to linger, so it’s important to continue to find things that bring us comfort and trigger good feelings. I think this is especially true for our clients who have suffered and may feel off balance. While your favorite comfort food won’t heal you or bring you justice (that’s what we’re here for!), it can help to center you and get you

in touch with some of the good moments of your life. Food and the smells of our favorite dishes are actually quite powerful. They can revive fond memories and bring

us back into the present. Taking a little time to really smell and taste a meal can help us press reset on a bad mood and remember to enjoy the little things. Sometimes those little things are as small as the crumbs in the bottom of the chip bag! In fact, those humble crumbs really taught me a lesson that took me a while to appreciate. When you get to the bottom of the bag, the small remaining pieces could easily be a disappointment, but the chili billy taught me that they, too, had a place. Now when I get to the bottom of a bag of chips, I like to sprinkle the crumbs on sandwiches to add some crunch. In fact, I’ve been doing this for Finn and Harlow, and it’s part of my long-term plan to turn them into chili billy lovers too!

My sister Maggie and me in our Little League Days.

exactly the yummiest looking food and the textures aren’t very kid- friendly, but I know one day I’ll get

to pass this time-honored tradition down to them as well. Today, chips on sandwiches. Tomorrow, chips under chili and cheese! Maybe I should start looking for those red- and-white paper dishes now … This month, I encourage you to focus on something that brings you comfort. Make yourself your favorite meal or grab something you love from a favorite local restaurant. You can even do something as simple as brewing a nice cup of coffee or tea. Then, sit down and really savor the experience. You deserve it.

They’re still at that age where food texture and appearance matter a lot. Chili isn’t

–Case Barnett

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You Can Still Plan Around Unpredictability BUSINESS BUDGETING FOR 2021

Remember the Essentials Even though last year was a wild ride, you can’t throw all your best practices out the window. Certain budget-forward thinking will always be essential, no matter where your business has landed. If sales are strong, drive profits while you can to build your reserves. Modify your products or services to align with customer behavior. Keep your accounts receivable clean. Don’t use credit cards to finance your business. Pay close attention to your balance sheet to keep a handle on debt. Cultivate an ongoing relationship with your banker.

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