Speaking of unexpected referrals (we were speaking about those, weren’t we?) I read a story about a project management consultant who was asking for referrals. As the story went, apparently he worked mainly with large manufacturers. … Read the rest…
Ronda
After 14 years in a management position for a large corporation in the same industry, Ronda decided to make a change. She wanted to explore something besides what her insurance background offered. The benefits of self-employment certainly interested her... * More time with her family, * Doing what she loved, and * Making more money Ronda looked for opportunity, and became a partner in a small business in early 2000. She observed how unpredictable their lead generation and profits were and decided to make an intense study of the industry. Before long, she mastered all the technical details of the business. Once immersed in formal training, coaching, and implementation...she discovered how to build a better business. She developed and integrated a new business model with an emphasis on referrals. Over time, Ronda's consistent, reliable, and predictable marketing strategies created clearly defined roles for all operational components of the company. And that lead to an increased overall production of 82% over the next 6 years. Gross annual profits increased from $310,000 to $1.7M in 4 years. The business opened second and third divisions. In 3 years those divisions earned over $4M. News of those successes got around. And Ronda was approached by several small business owners and entrepreneurs. They wanted to know her "business secrets". She started taking on clients who were willing to do what it takes to be true business owners and create business profits. Since then, Ronda has helped scores of clients convert their business owner dreams into reality.
I remember, back in my younger days, a neighbor who was a crazy shopper. I mean, I don’t know what else to call her. Because, every week, she’d literally drive to 4 different stores to … Read the rest…
Here’s the definition of fear I found in my computer dictionary. “An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat” So, based on that … Read the rest…
OK, I’m gonna sound like your parent or grandparent right now. If you’re young, and just starting out, your best bet might not be to start a business. In fact, maybe you should get a … Read the rest…
You’re familiar with King Midas and his ability to touch anything and turn it into gold. Right? Yeah, that’s where we get that expression, “He sure has the Midas touch.” But how did King Midas … Read the rest…
It’s a question that comes up regularly. Especially when new entrepreneurs or business owners see the dollar amounts. Why hire a business coach. Well, how about I toss out some numbers? And you can maybe … Read the rest…
At my last corporate job, my boss made up the title “Performance Advocate” for me. I really liked it. And I’ve worked hard to live up to it ever since. It’s helped me develop a … Read the rest…
A friend of mine is a big Steely Dan fan. If you’re not familiar with Steely Dan, I’m told they were a popular band from the 70’s and 80’s. Of course, I’m way too young … Read the rest…
I was thinking about a sad story a client of mine told me. She said a friend of hers, another business owner, fell out of a tree while working in his front yard. And he … Read the rest…
Did you ever see the movie, Money Pit, with Shelley Long? They play a couple who can’t afford an expensive house. But they get conned into buying what appears to be a beautiful mansion at … Read the rest…