January 29, 2016
It’s the People; It’s Always the People
Recently Seattle business legend Dave Ederer spoke to a group of my clients. One of his key points, concerning acquisitions, was he cares less about…
January 28, 2016
Players or Plays? Strategy or People?
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January 25, 2016
Integrity = Profits
In his final State of the Union speech last week President Obama said if a business takes care of it’s customers, employees, and community the…
January 19, 2016
Building a Business – One Knock at a Time
I was working from my home office recently when there was a knock on the door. It was a young guy with a new Edward Jones…
December 17, 2015
Some people are just jerks
A business owner I’m coaching relayed the following to me. A customer came in, had some extensive services done, said she loved it, and gave…
December 5, 2015
Holiday Reflections – Focus on Integrity
Thanksgiving is past. Christmas is fast approaching (too fast for most of us). New Year’s is just around the corner. This time of year is…
October 19, 2015
Your Business – It’s Revolutionary!
Here's a revolutionary insight: Your business is special. It is different than any other business there is, has been or will be. It's better than…
October 17, 2015
Junk or Productivity?
I was speaking with the owner of a small technology company who told me his company’s software products improve productivity for their customers. While on…
October 14, 2015
Don’t Eat at Gas Stations!
Ever notice how at some gas stations, especially in small towns, the station also serves food and the placards on the pumps show pictures of…
October 8, 2015
Charlie the Farmer; Do What You Do Best
While on vacation in Northern Wisconsin we were on a restaurant’s patio waiting for a table when we started talking to another couple, Charlie and…
