There are things in life worth fighting for. There are times to stand up for what you care about, what you believe, and what you know is right. And there are things that are worth letting go. It’s not worth the conversation, argument, or debate. It’s not worth the conflict. Most people I’ve met tend […]
MoreFor a long time, sales was a mystery to me. I didn’t understand it. And every time I’d worked with a salesperson, I felt like I needed to take a shower. But as I got more into business, you realize that the reason sales people give you the creeps is probably because they are bad […]
MoreA Day is a Mini Lifetime – Zig Ziglar The time you spend in a day is a microcosm of how you spend your life. Work is important and valuable, but is that how you want to spend your life? Even worse, is the time you (and I) spend on social media, watching TV, or […]
MoreWhen you work together with two people, it’s often the default to assume you want the same things out of the project. The project seems like a good idea, so two people partner on creating something. But somewhere along the way, you realize that you’re ultimately wanting a couple different things out of the project. […]
MoreWeekly, I consult with small and medium sized businesses. Typically, I talk to the business owner or manager since they aren’t large enough to have a full-time marketing person. At first they are looking for the marketing “silver bullet”. They want to know which channel (or channels) will provide the most money for them. Besides […]
MoreListening should be our default state. It’s easy to jump into a conversation and want to just talk. But talking doesn’t provide us with a lot of value. Listening provides a couple distinct advantages: It helps people like you – People like to be heard. If you are a good listener, people will naturally like you. […]
MoreThe future isn’t technology. It isn’t economics. It isn’t companies. It isn’t politics. The future is the next generation. It’s the people 5, 10, 15, 20 or more years younger than you. They will eventually make decisions. They will make policy. They will decide how you get treated in the last years of your life. […]
MoreWith the upcoming election, there’s a ton of chatter about Bernie Sanders and his ideas of Democratic Socialism. I’m no economics expert (although I could say I know more than the average American), but I have spent 27 years getting to know people. And I genuinely believe the best in people. People can be very, […]
MoreIn 2015, I made two resolutions: Have a meaningful appointment (lunch, dinner, coffee, etc.) with someone at least once a week. This could be personal or professional – doesn’t matter. Do pushups and situps I won’t talk much about #1 in this post. Let me just say, it was super beneficial. You meet lots of […]
MoreAs we head into the fall season, here are a few of the things I’ve found most interesting recently. Politics and News Why Donald Trump might just be the next president of the United States – Regardless of how you feel about Trump, this video breaks down his rock solid story telling framework. It’s worth […]
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