A Profitable Read

A blog at the intersection of business, history, and current events.

History

June 24, 2025

Vaya con Dios – a farewell to a friend

If you had the chance to meet Bill, he was unforgettable. A retired Illinois running back (and MVP of the Rose Bowl), a decorated football coach (at Wake Forest, where he coached Brian Piccolo), and a man filled with character. From the time I was little, Bill was a constant in my family’s life. He… Continue reading

Will

faith, family, History, writing
May 23, 2020

Who am I? Who are you? What is this place?

Hi, all! My name is William. I’m glad you’re here at my site, A Profitable Read. Whether you’re here because I asked you to check out my blog, someone you know sent you this link, you stumbled upon this site in a Google search, or through divine intervention, welcome. I’ve always been fascinated by history… Continue reading

Will

Business, Current Events, History, Understanding, zerotohero

About Me

I’m Will.

I’m a Career Advisor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a lover of communication, and a developer of people.

I did my undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where I studied business as a member of the UNO CBA Scholars Academy. My Bachelor’s degree is in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing, Management & Leadership, and Sales. In 2025, I completed my Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Collaboration Science.

I love exploring the relationship between history and current events, and this love drew me to pursue a minor in Political Science. This site is a space to explore how history and current events interact in the field of business and a place to seek a deeper understanding of how we can learn from the past in our current context. Additionally, as a Career Advisor, I am using this blog to share my personal discoveries and passion for talking with students about purpose, meaning, and careers.

I also post career and life updates, share my musings (yapping for those unfamiliar), and talk about what I’m learning as I continue to broaden my own perspectives.

History

Vaya con Dios – a farewell to a friend

Who am I? Who are you? What is this place?