Speaking from a position of owning a business when it could not be a better time to own a business, I find myself in a pickle. You see, I come across people that have their business started and operational and they just need a bit of help. But they are afraid to ask...
Listen to a favorite, upbeat song. Loudly. Sing that favorite, upbeat song. Loudly. Imagine you are in the front row at a concert with that band playing your favorite, upbeat song after you were already feeling exhilarated from their last song. Smile for 30 seconds...
I recently discovered that I am guilty. I am guilty of cheating on my business. Now, most relationships do not respond kindly to external exploits. But then again, most relationships are not quite like the relationship you have with your business (or businesses)....
Recently I started a class for start-up businesses. What I learned was dramatic in flair and challenged me in understanding just what mental blockades the start-up entrepreneur can face. The act of starting a business can be perceived as overwhelming. These mental...
It happens almost daily. I walk into my office and the smoker’s corner has a gentleman that is looking a bit depressed. Actually, he is to the point that if he pulled out a rope and started tying a knot, I would assume it would soon be fastened to a rafter. I ask...
I published a book that a few people hate. Maybe hate is a strong word. Maybe it would be better to say they just don’t get it. The book, as you may know, is titled You Got This! A motivational guide for achieving your goals. It has a blurb on the back cover about...
Do you ever feel like the content you create is just adding to the noise that is the internet? After all, there are about 59 million blog posts put up somewhere on the web each month. I write one of them if I feel like I have something to say. Which means that my...
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in awhile, you could miss it. Ferris gets moving at a fast pace with most everything he does. He also knows that he needs to realize what he is doing it for and make sure he is on the right track. This...
I am working with a client that needs to make some changes to their business to get where they want to be. The steps they need to take are numerous and can seem overwhelming to the point of being insurmountable. If you find yourself in a similar situation, I have some...
Today is all about love and I want to share a story of something that borders on infatuation. Recently I learned of a business owner who was almost cleverly seduced by someone selling hope. These hope peddlers prey on small businesses, especially newer small...
