You know how sometimes something online just catches your eye? And how you gotta go check it out. Yeah, all the time, right? That happened to me this weekend. And it was a story of … Read the rest…
Author Archives: Ronda
About 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.
“But Ronda, I there’s just not enough time in my day to put all that together.” And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that when talking with clients and potential clients. So, … Read the rest…
If you’ve never seen any episodes of the old TV series, Twilight Zone, do yourself a favor and check ’em out. The show ran from late 1959 to around June of 1964. And I only … Read the rest…
“You’re full of selfish ambition” she said with a snarl. Like it’s a bad thing. But is it? Your selfish ambition can hold you back or propel you forward. First, let me ask you this. … Read the rest…
I bet when John Heywood never dreamed he’d have any influence over you. And me. Especially since he was a playwright and author. Not a business person. But he wrote a phrase I’ve even used … Read the rest…
Ah, the sun is shining. And the birds are singing. And all is right in the world. But suddenly (or so it seems) there’s a tear in the fabric of your life. And you’ve got … Read the rest…
We just had a hot air balloon festival near where I live. And it reminded me of a movie I saw that was based on James Glassier, a British astronomer and meteorologist. And, by all … Read the rest…
The other day I was driving to one of my client meetings. And an old tune was rolling around in my head. I could hum parts of it. But I just couldn’t think of what … Read the rest…
Recently I watched an old movie where they used that betting expression, “five’ll get you ten.” And when they say that, it means if you put down five bucks, it’s a pretty sure bet you’ll … Read the rest…
You deserve a break today. Just as much as any big shot CEO of any Fortune 500 company. But you might not be able to take one. Because you might have a business that’ll cave … Read the rest…