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Good-Enough Goals for The New Year

My favorite part of the new year is the fresh slate.  I love the opportunity to shed stuff that I don't need or want, even more than adding resolutions or things to do. My Mission and Goals haven't changed much in the last few years.  My Mission is Freedom.  Honorable, profitable business expands peace, prosperity [...]

Good-Enough Goals for The New Year2016-12-01T14:55:08+00:00

Are You Teachable?

As a business expert, I am expected to offer advice.  The danger is that I become so committed to what I know works that I am no longer teachable.  Attending seminars and webinars, listening to great speakers, is one of the habits I have developed that helps me stay teachable.   Teachable means willing [...]

Are You Teachable?2016-12-01T14:55:08+00:00

The UN-Constipated Business

A friend and client of mine reminded me about this video.  I recorded it a few (many?) years ago and my friend, Jack, told me he watches this video several times a week.  A WEEK?  Wow.  I'm honored to have made that kind of impression on him.  It's called "How To Make Running Your Business [...]

The UN-Constipated Business2016-12-01T14:55:09+00:00
  • Raise my standards...

How to UN-fail Your Business

"Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards. When people ask me what really changed my life eight years ago, I tell them that absolutely the most important thing was changing what I demanded of myself. I wrote down all the things I [...]

How to UN-fail Your Business2016-12-01T14:55:09+00:00

Biz Tip #28: Be UN-usually Happy

Did you see this video yet?  Click below for a recap of Gary Vaynerchuk's life, in a 2 minute clip.  The guy gets a LOT done in a day.  He doesn't sleep a lot and he moves, and talks, at warp speed.  His day may not appeal to you, but here's the kicker:  He is happy. Joy [...]

Biz Tip #28: Be UN-usually Happy2016-12-01T14:55:09+00:00

We love you, Frank Blau!

My favorite place?  Seminarland!  I just returned from the Pumper & Cleaner Profit Series with Jeff Bruss in Orlando, Florida.  What a lovely group of contractors.  We laughed, we cried...and expanded business and personal success.  (Thanks, Jeff!  You are a super marketer and businessman, and put on a first class event.) I love to hang out with folks after [...]

We love you, Frank Blau!2016-12-01T14:55:09+00:00

Here are Some Helpful Tips for Tax Time

Dreading tax time?  Take a deep breath, and reconsider.  Tax season can be a terrific opportunity to ramp up your business and profitability.  As you assemble your financial information, block out some time to... Clean up the accounting.  Like the back of a service truck, the accounting can get messy.  Extra accounts and rogue transactions.  Work with your bookkeeper and accountant [...]

Here are Some Helpful Tips for Tax Time2016-12-01T14:55:12+00:00

Do You Need a Lifeline?

I love April, John and the Watermark Plumbing Team!  I especially love April’s and John’s four daughters.  They are smart and hilarious and their parents totally appreciate them.  (Become April’s FB friend and you’ll see what I mean.)  I appreciate what it takes to manage 4 young girls, and [...]

Do You Need a Lifeline?2016-12-01T14:55:13+00:00