October 17, 2013
The Advertising Lesson Taught By Street Signs
In this episode of On A Roll, Mike Michalowicz explains why street signs are so effective (they are concise and clear) and how you can do the same in your...
October 16, 2013
A Simple Trick To Listening To Your Gut
The Old Quarter Trick How many times have you looked back at decisions and wish that you had simply trusted your gut? If only you would have listened to yourself....
October 15, 2013
What To Do When You Lose That Great Employee
It can totally side blind you. That great employee, who everyone at the office (including you) loves, says they are leaving for a job elsewhere. The common entrepreneurial reaction is...
October 14, 2013
You Don't Know What It's Like Until You Experience It
I received a call from a florist who had a $3,000 day in flower sales. He explained that his business's average daily sales were around $900 and that his annual...
October 13, 2013
The Minority Advantage
The minority is embraced by the majority, if the minority is just one. I went to a white grade school. And when I say white, I mean WHITE. Every student,...
October 12, 2013
Timing Is The Key To Great Customer Service
This saying defines the essence of great customer service: Early is on time. On time is late. Late is unacceptable. Pin it above your desk or tattoo it to your...
October 11, 2013
How To Lead A Tribe Of Followers
In this episode of On A Roll, Mike Michalowicz shares how to lead a tribe or community of followers.
October 10, 2013
How To Avoid The Popular Taxi Cab Scam
I travel a lot. My basic routine? Airport to hotel via taxi. And hotel to airport via taxi. I was scammed once by a taxi driver. I was in an...
October 9, 2013
Travis Ruskus, Rock Stacker
Travis Ruskus had hit rock bottom. He was fired after three years of employment days before Christmas, and his relationship with his girlfriend ended a few weeks later. Merry Christmas....
October 8, 2013
Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Are Simply Ordinary Entrepreneurs With Passion And Focus
I will always bet on the average entrepreneur who has relentless drive and laser beam focus over the extraordinary entrepreneur who is void of passion and pursues every opportunity. Then...