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The 'bottom line' to growing 'top line'
The one question being asked by every business leader is, “What can I do to grow the top line?” It’s not just the question that’s important; it’s the... Read More
You can’t dance with the elephant in your business
It’s time to acknowledge that there is an elephant in your business. More importantly, no matter how hard you try, it is impossible to dance with that... Read More
Random success stories and thoughts for these crazy times
I was in San Francisco recently to lead a Strategies Incubator. Attendees at the intense four-day seminar for the beauty industry ranged from... Read More
The Recession: No, it's not over!
This Monday Morning Wake-Up is just that - a wake up. For months economists have been stating that the recession has bottomed out. Yes, there have... Read More
Do you have “deer-in-the-headlights” syndrome?
Without question, these are challenging times for everyone in business. It doesn’t matter if you’re an owner, manager or employee; it takes more... Read More
Respect your investment
To be an entrepreneur means that you are willing to bet the ranch on your vision. You are betting on your abilities to create, lead and grow a viable... Read More
An entrepreneur's story of courage
Kristin Stutz is a business owner in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. She's been a client of mine for many years and is a graduate of our Certified... Read More
Tick tock, tick tock: What are you doing different today?
Remember the opening scene from the movie Cast Away? Tom Hanks' character is teaching the Moscow FedEx office about the urgency of time. With... Read More
So, you want to take your business to the next level?
Here's one of my favorite questions to ask seminar audiences: "How many here want to take their business to the next level?" As if shot... Read More
Passion and heart drive the numbers you want
The numbers of your business measure its performance and efficiency. The numbers measure the collective determination of the team you lead to not only... Read More
How long do you wait until you fire someone?
I'm asked this question more times than I care to remember. It usually surfaces when a leader's frustration with an employee's... Read More