December – Success
Lane Leipold, of Metropolitan Chemical Health, brings his cheerful attitude to International Plaza everyday. And that, as well as his success, is contagious! To learn more about Lane, keep reading.
Every business has a story, tell us yours.
I was a framing carpenter, and fell from a rooftop in 1985 and was injured. So, I went back to college and completed a journalism degree. I met Lisa Olsonoski, who worked for a law firm, Thomas Bauer and Associates, and she convinced Tom to hire me as an investigator. I knew nothing about investigating other than what I had learned from watching the Rockford Files. In spite of my inexperience, Lisa and Tom kept me employed. In 1988, Minnesota began requiring those with drug and alcohol use related offenses to complete a chemical health assessment. Tom suggested that I return to college and complete a degree in Chemical Dependency and learn the chemical health assessment business, which I did. I have been in my current career path since 1990. Lisa Olsonoski is now a senior employee of OffiCenters, and in May she convinced me to move my practice to OffiCenters in Bloomington. I also work part-time for Delta Airlines. I commonly work 65 to 70 hours weekly.
You were chosen as this month’s Success Client. Tell us about your most recent Success.
Just surviving another week without retiring.
No one likes to brag about their business, but if you HAD TO . . .
I would say that I have built my business from two referents to currently over 200, and have lasted 25 years.
We learn from our mistakes, especially in business. Give us some words of wisdom.
Blame someone else.
Share the best advice you ever received.
If you don’t know how to do something, don’t mess with it. Hire a professional.
Describe your perfect day off.
Laying on a Mexican beach, or pheasant hunting with my friend Allen at my family’s farm in Adrian, Minnesota, or spending time in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. I also really enjoy spending time with my daughter and family whenever I can.
What might someone be surprised to know about you?
I like cats.
Together we are stronger. Tell us something you like about being our client.
I really love it here at OffiCenters. I also hear great things about you from my clients. It is all good. There is no criticism.
If you could work anywhere under the sun, where would you choose?
I would like to be a kindergarten teacher somewhere warm.
How can people CONNECT with you?
Call me anytime at 952-888-7010.
