I haven’t read the book. But I’ve read a couple of blurbs about the book, “Cod.” Yes, there’s actually a book called “Cod.” And would you believe it’s a biography of that particular species of … 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 talked, a couple of years ago, about how free advice can cost you way too much. And I stand by that. Free is bad. At least when it comes to business advice and business … Read the rest…
Sometimes I look at my calendar and wonder if I’ll be able to keep up with my busy day. And, you might not believe this, but sometimes I don’t. (Gasp!) I’ll bet that happens to … Read the rest…
I’ve talked about Heidi before. She’s a client of mine and a professional photographer in Colorado Springs. And, like I’ve said before, her eye for good photography is second to none. You can tell she … Read the rest…
Whether you like it or not, obstacles are inevitable in life and in business. There’s a scene in the movie, O Brother Where Art Thou, where the main characters, 3 escaped convicts, meet up with … Read the rest…
I watched a video of a group of successful business owners in a roundtable discussion. And, in one way or another, each one of them talked about how business is a gamble. And I enjoyed … Read the rest…
When you wake up in the morning, do you feel like making the perfect cup of coffee from scratch? And, by that, I mean, are you ready to freshly grind the properly roasted beans to … Read the rest…
Not the only one, but it wouldn’t matter if you were
Does it make you feel better to know you’re not the only one when it comes to figuring things out? As I drove to a client meeting the other day, I had my radio on … Read the rest…
Ready for you probably isn’t the same for someone else
There’s no shortage of opportunities, in life, to discover that what’s ready for you isn’t necessarily what’s ready for someone else. And I know, from raising kids for the past umpteenth years, readiness can be … Read the rest…
Do you know how much you know? Or how much you don’t know? Well…uh…no. You don’t. Because your brain stores tons of information. So, technically, you “know” probably way more than you even think you … Read the rest…