Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

When Ross Albers found himself fired just two weeks before his wedding, most people would have panicked. Instead, Ross did something remarkable: he founded his own law firm. What started as a necessity quickly became a proving ground for building a business with intention—and more importantly, with vision.  In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Ross shares a powerful lesson written on a napkin: “You have to work ON your business instead of IN it. From there, you can HIRE, ACQUIRE, and INSPIRE.” This isn’t just a play on words. It’s a strategic mindset shift that changed everything for him—and can change everything for leaders and entrepreneurs ready to grow beyond the grind.    From Fire to Fuel: Starting With Nothing but a Desk  Ross candidly tells the story of being let go just before his wedding and deciding to take control of his future:  “I literally walked into my apartment, took a desk from the guest room, and said, ‘This is my law firm now.’”  No fancy plan. No capital. Just a commitment to taking a