Business
What’s Behind the Stumbling Blocks to Success
Do you ever find yourself skipping those nagging tasks you know you need to do, and blaming yourself for being lazy as a result? If I know one thing about entrepreneurs, it’s that you are not lazy. And yet, you don’t backup your data despite understanding that losing key documents could damage your…
Read MoreDo You Show Your Spouse Your Thanks for Their Support?
So many people in our country play roles that are absolutely fundamental, yet tragically undervalued. We’ve seen that over the past year and a half with healthcare workers, grocery store employees, full-time moms and dads, and teachers. Too often, the spouses and partners of entrepreneurs are similarly undervalued. They don’t get the love and appreciation…
Read MoreFrustrated by Setbacks? Here’s What You Need to Remember
Have you ever known someone who was given a diagnosis of a few short months to live and they outlived the doctor’s predictions by years and years of happy and healthy life? Or how about someone who was told by an authority figure they would never amount to anything and they defied expectations and…
Read MoreWhy You Should Welcome Objections to Make the Sale
Sharply dressed and armed with your materials and a positive “I can” attitude, you sit down with a prospect or get on the phone for your scheduled complimentary sales presentation. All is going well when SMACK! You’re hit with an objection. That objection can feel like a blow to inexperienced, less-than-confident sales professionals and entrepreneurs.…
Read MoreFall is Here: Time to Reflect on Your Progress
The heat of the summer has mercifully tempered to give us beautiful September days. Kids are back in school. The peaches that were plentiful the last couple of months have been replaced by apples in the supermarket. Every year around this time, I take the opportunity to sit down and do some good old soul-searching.…
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