By now… you have realized that the best laid plans have been put out with the Thanksgiving turkey carcass! The crossroads of getting ‘er done and getting ready for you next adventure stands before you like a line in the sand! Finish what you started, and start what you plan to finish next year! That’s…
It seems we often use holidays to help us remember and thank groups of people. If you run or work in s small business… Everyday is Thanksgiving. Be thankful for each new and past client, each new and past project, and do your best to show all of your clients, staff, power partners and vendors……
Today was ‘Game Day’ at our networking group. Sometimes you just have to take off the business gloves and be a person! It was a combination of crosswords, word find, and goofy “Hide the Coin Game”. Goofy yes, Fun… Absolutely! What can you do to make networking entertaining an memorable? Try!
No matter what the task… it often takes a cognitive collective to sometimes make your best ideas completely come to life. You can bang your head against the wall sometimes, when just a little outside perspective… can help you see things in a new light! Don’t be too proud to ask for opinions and advice!
I was asked to teach a class to people working hard to get back on their feet. It’s not about their past, it’s not about their present, it’s about the future. You never know when you teach a bunch of people, which ones will catch a spark of inspiration. Be the flint… hopefully you can…
I had a board meeting to attend so I was gonna miss my normal networking group. The board meeting ended early so I decided to stop in and say “Hi” towards the end of the meeting. I was greeted by someone who said “I need your services”. Sometimes your best sales tool… is just showing…
At a recent networking meeting, Randy Petri created a buzz by NOT talking about what he does for business… commercial real estate, but about his life and hobby as a bee keeper. Not only did everyone learn something about honey, but he made a sweet transition from a business person… to a person! What hobbies…
We work so hard. We plan, prepare, do spreadsheets, have meetings, market, advertise, get advise, give advise… but sometimes we are just not in control. Life happens and nature runs it’s course. If you are affected then ask for help, if not then lend a hand to those in need.
Yesterday was a crazy weather day. Rain, sideways lightening, 60 mph winds, and in other parts of the midwest… some devastating tornados. Find an app for your smart phone like Weather Radio that can alert you to situations, and alert your friends via social networking.
“It’s Not About You”, but it is about your customer or potential customer. If you meet someone who can really benefit from your information, then don’t be afraid to give advice. You may have lost a $1000 sale, but you may make a connection that may create an advocate who can help others who may…