A few months ago I was working on a design project that involved coordinating a lot of subcontractors, working with multiple suppliers, and juggling a lot of different hats and responsibilities all at … [Read more...] about Is One Bad Attitude to Blame for Spoiling a Bunch of Your Bottomline?
Success Habits
Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: Let Them See You Sweat
Don't hide all of your magic. I know, I know, it bucks all conventional wisdom and it is tough to change old habits (at least for me), but I've learned that it is vital to let your clients and … [Read more...] about Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: Let Them See You Sweat
Are you more focused on conflict or cash?
Don't Sugar Coat This was a valuable lesson to be reminded of. I let go of a service provider on a project recently due to unsatisfactory performance and unreasonable rates. I erred in that I only … [Read more...] about Are you more focused on conflict or cash?
Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: It’s Simple, It’s Not Easy
Have you ever noticed that most of the “stuff” they try to sell us here on the information super highway, on television, and at the big box retailers has the tag “easy” attached to it? In fact most … [Read more...] about Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: It’s Simple, It’s Not Easy
Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: Are you trying to sell the way you buy?
There are lots of reasons you may lose a sale, and there are three that you can correct immediately. #1 Failure to Be Ready to Close the Deal and Take Their Money I was working with someone this … [Read more...] about Stuff You Need to Know to Succeed: Are you trying to sell the way you buy?
Mindset Mastery: How to Switch from Lack to Limitless
I'm betting you are familiar with the idea that your business is like a big pie (pizza or apple, take your pick). And, that there is plenty of pie to go around for everyone, so it is best to focus on … [Read more...] about Mindset Mastery: How to Switch from Lack to Limitless
Mindset Lessons: Are You Charmed or Cursed?
The alarm went off. I got a wake up call at a recent business networking event that I hadn’t attended in several months. In speaking with a colleague, when I asked how business was I got the reply … [Read more...] about Mindset Lessons: Are You Charmed or Cursed?
Hot Marketing Tip: 5 Steps to Go from Now to WOW!
Are you afflicted with Bright Shiny Opportunity Syndrome? It’s okay, you can ‘fess up, I have it too. I’ve simply learned how to tame it so I can stop the distractions, get focused, and achieve … [Read more...] about Hot Marketing Tip: 5 Steps to Go from Now to WOW!
Hot Marketing Tips: It’s Never Too Late for Thank You
When I first started out in business for myself back in 1994, I had a habit of sending a thank you note for every call I went on. It didn't matter if it was my first time meeting a client or my … [Read more...] about Hot Marketing Tips: It’s Never Too Late for Thank You
