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Sales Call Reluctance as a Game of Jenga: businessowner entrepreneur sales salesmanager vpofsales Apr 12, 2023

When salespeople experience reluctance to make sales calls, it's like trying to play a game of Jenga without wanting to make any moves for fear of toppling the tower.  We know that all of you have been here at some point in your sales career.  We also know that your team experiences the...

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The Top 5 Reasons a Business Owner Should Hire a Professional Advisor business owner coaching consulting entrepreneur leadership Mar 27, 2023

As a business owner, you wear many hats and are responsible for making countless important decisions every day. Hiring a professional business advisor can help you navigate the challenges of running a business and reach your goals. Here are five reasons why business owners should consider hiring...

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The 5 biggest mistakes new business owners make when starting their business business leader business owner coaching consulting entrepreneur Mar 20, 2023

Starting a new business is a thrilling and challenging experience. However, many new business owners make mistakes that can be costly and detrimental to the success of their venture. Here are the five biggest mistakes new business owners make and how to avoid them:

  1. Not having a clear business...
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3 Things Business Owners Can Do Today to Build a Better Culture business leader culture entrepreneur winning Mar 13, 2023

A positive organizational culture is crucial for the success and growth of any business. Here are three things that business owners can do to improve their organizational culture today:

  1. Foster a sense of community: Encourage employees to work together and build relationships. This can be...

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How to Build a Business Plan business leader business owner entrepreneur plan Feb 27, 2023

A business plan is a crucial document for any entrepreneur or a business owner. It outlines the company's goals, strategies, and financial projections, providing a roadmap for growth and success. However, creating a comprehensive and effective business plan can be a daunting task. Here are some...

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Is a Mastermind or Peer Advisory Group for You? business leader business owner ceo coaching entrepreneur leadership survival May 12, 2022

Have you ever thought about joining a business owners' mastermind or peer group?  As a young Air Force Commander, we would all meet every Friday to have real discussions about challenges within our organization.  The thoughtful and sometimes brutal feedback helped my organization...

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Partner relationships can be challenging if you don’t get things right through a formalized agreement business leader business owner ceo entrepreneur survival Apr 29, 2022

Check out https://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/badpartnership.htm for more information.

If you're in a business partnership or a longstanding working relationship that isn't working, ask yourself these questions. Then, if you need to change or end the partnership, follow these five steps.

A...

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Innovate or Die business leader business owner ceo entrepreneur survival Apr 05, 2022

You only have two choices in life, Innovate or die.  Many companies have learned this fatal lesson over the years and became extinct.  Do you remember MySpace, Blockbuster or Circuit City?  They failed to innovate and were swallowed up by the competition.

Robert Kiyosaki, the...

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What is Coaching? business owner ceo coaching consulting entrepreneur Mar 24, 2022

I get asked all the time, "What is business coaching and why do I need it?"  Simply stated, if you want to get better at anything you find someone who is better than you to teach you.  It speeds up the process and avoids developing bad habits.  Parents are notorious for spending...

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Be a Good Follower First business leader business owner entrepreneur leadership Mar 22, 2022

Let's look at some revelations from Zed Zidaric and Gwen Moran about what it means to be a good follower and the impact it has when you become a leader.

 

He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.

 - Solon, Athenian statesman (570 BC)

 

He who cannot be a good...

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What does it take to live your best life? business leader business owner ceo entrepreneur Jan 18, 2022

When I was 14 my father died right in front of me.  He had a massive stroke.  I honestly thought my life was over.

You may have felt the same feelings. Lost, hopeless nothing left to give, or just wanting to give up. I know some of you have been through a loss like me, a divorce, or...

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Leadership Quicksand business owner entrepreneur leadership survival Jan 10, 2020

Have you ever felt like you were drowning in quicksand? Your company is struggling and the harder you work the more you struggle. Its like quicksand. We have all been in over our head and it's not fun. Honestly, it's downright scary. So the question is what do you do when you are drowning in...

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