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Business Feedback: To Listen or Not to Listen?
I’m sure you get feedback about your business all the time. People are always telling you what you should do or change. But which business feedback should you listen to? When is it valuable and worth...
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About Entrepreneurship: Feed Your Optimism
Take a moment and brainstorm characteristics that accomplished entrepreneurs share. Thinking something like resolve, initiative, open-mindedness, charisma, or a similar attribute? Right…but incomplete....
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Which Motivational Documents Actually Help Workers Stay Focused?
Culture statements, missions, visions, values, credos, secret handshakes, etc. The list goes on and on. At best, a megaton of company literature distracts you, employees, and customers alike. Not good....
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Digital Detox: The Lifesaver We All Need
Work can seem all-consuming. Think texts, voice-mails, emails, briefs, newsletters. They’re never ending! All that sensory pollution often makes insight seem like an endangered species. Not good. And...
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4 Things to Do Before Hiring an Employee
Welcome to a new year and my all new video series, Chaos vs. Entrepreneur! Every Tuesday I’m going to bring you hot-n-ready bite-sized morsels of small business magic, crafted to help you do battle...
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Chaos is at the heart of every high-growth business. Chaos is a powerful stimulant for business growth. It’s also the leading cause of business failure. In this video, I share four critical steps I use...
View ArticleWhat is the cause that drives your business?
Chaos is at the heart of every high-growth business. Chaos is a powerful stimulant for business growth. It’s also the leading cause of business failure. In this video, I share four critical steps I use...
View ArticleHow to get a raise and get promoted
Are you getting what you want out of your career right now? If not, what do you believe is standing in your way? Recently the employee of one my Invaluable CEO coaching clients asked me for help. She...
View ArticleBusiness Partners and Monsters
Entrepreneurs, especially new ones, often think that getting a partner who shares their vision and energy is the fastest way to grow a business. Unfortunately, they’re most often wrong. It’s not...
View ArticleHow Focused Is Your Advertising Message?
Marketing used to be art. Now, effective marketing looks like rocket science. Analytics, A/B Multivariate testing, CRMs and metrics are just a few ways entrepreneurs could craft their advertising...
View ArticleDon’t Cut Costs to Save Money in Your Business
Businesses never make money by saving money. Instead of trying to save money in your business, you must invest your money in such a way that it earns a return for your business. Instead of cutting...
View ArticleWhat is your business cause?
Your business needs to be about more than money. With a business cause, your business becomes vibrant and meaningful. Without a cause, you run the risk of becoming a Scrooge, emotionally isolated and...
View ArticleProtect Your Business Focus Like a Fortress
As a business owner, it’s not hard to imagine yourself as a heroic general. If you were at war, you would be awfully suspicious of anyone bearing gifts—Trojan horses—from outside your walls. But Trojan...
View ArticleSupport Defy Ventures & I’ll Match Your Donation!
Ahh, the holidays: that time of year when we give thanks for our health, happiness, and humbling opportunities. Today’s a little different, because I’m sharing my adopted cause with you. Get ready to...
View ArticleSee you next year!
Thanks for your valuable feedback! Starting in January, I’ll be unveiling an upgrade to the current video series. Expect shorter videos, more powerful content, and instantly actionable tips you can use...
View ArticleG’Day Mate: A Customer Loyalty Story – Small Business Slice
Building customer loyalty in your small business is a lot like throwing a boomerang: just the right amount of effort can almost guarantee a return. Today’s lightning-quick video will show you what an...
View ArticleArby’s Apple Crisp: A lesson for small business
There’s nothing worse than biting into a shiny, crisp red apple only to find it’s rotten on the inside. Imagine how customers feel when they get let down by big business promises! So today my extra...
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