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Every business owner WILL exit their business one day. The question is, will you be proactive, or will you wait and just be reactive to the events of life that “force” you to exit? While you may not be planning to exit the business any time soon, I strongly recommend that you start putting your […]
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Many salespeople waste a lot of time and energy on “no show” appointments. We’re so eager to get appointments on our calendar that we do not take enough time to pre-qualify and test the commitment of our prospect. Here’s how the scenario typically goes: We (the salesperson) speak with a prospect for the first time […]
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I thoroughly enjoy working with Sales Professionals and helping them increase sales through our Sales Acceleration Program. This is a powerful process where we customize a plan for your sales team or business. It doesn’t take long for most of our clients to see sales increase as they identify and engage in more fruitful behaviors. […]
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Several years ago, Jim Collins popularized the phrase, “Get the right people on the bus and the wrong people off the bus.” In his book, Good to Great, Collins points out that research suggests that the best leaders did not really start with vision and strategy. Instead, they first got the right people on the […]
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Owning a business can be very exciting and rewarding. But it can also be discouraging at times. How do you navigate those days of discouragement? Here are some tips that can help you stay positive and keep you moving forward. Realize it’s All in Your Head Emotions are a direct byproduct of our beliefs. It’s […]
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Small business owners talk to me weekly about why their business is “stuck.” They ask me for advice about why it’s not growing. Of course there are several possible causes for this, but one common cause is what I call “System Bottlenecks.” These “bottlenecks” will keep your business from growing, preventing you from taking it […]
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Marketing is essential for your business to grow. Of all of the systems of your business, if you don’t get marketing right, you will eventually go out of business. We all know this. Yet marketing is often mysterious, unpredictable, frustrating, and expensive. When I start working with a new client I typically see one of […]
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“People cannot be managed. Inventories can be managed, but people must be led.” -H. Ross Perot For many years now I’ve wrestled with the question, “What do followers really want from their leaders?” In that time, I’ve read several good resources, but my most valuable insights have come from conversations and my own personal experiences. […]
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Wise business owners know that there is great value in planning. As a result, they take the time to create and maintain a business plan. However, it is helpful to realize that there are at least three different types of business plans. Each plan serves a different purpose. Here they are. Let’s begin with the […]
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As I’ve worked with business and organizational leaders I’ve discovered that there are probably 4 types of business owners and leaders. Type 1: Technicians First, there are the TECHNICIANS. These are the men and women who do all or most of the work themselves. That’s all they know to do. They think owning the business […]
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