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How To Start A Business From Scratch

I think there are two dreams everyone on this planet has. First we all dream of being a police officer and hittin’ the lights, when that jackass cuts us off...

Emotion Is Outside-In

You can be having a great day, then you stub your toe. Now the day is not as good. But it’s not just a physical experience that will influence your...

The 80/20 Rule; 80% Accurate 20% Of The Time

Are you familiar with the 80/20 Rule, often referred to as Pareto’s Rule? Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist in the 19th century, was directed by the King of Italy to...

Breaking Rules

As I write this, I just finished hosting the 2015 Rule Breaker Awards. Amazing entrepreneur after amazing entrepreneur was recognized for breaking the rules. Then it hit me like a...

The Biggest Entrepreneurial Problem

Ask any entrepreneur the biggest problem they have in their business and inevitably boil down to profitability. The common responses to the biggest problem question are: We need more sales!...

Fat Guys In The Woods’ Knife Rig (Hosted by Creek Stewart)

A great product lesson comes from The Weather Channel's wildly popular TV show, Fat Guys In The Woods. The show features survival expert, Creek Stewart, as he demonstrates to the...

When Should I Take A Profit?

I don't care if your business makes a few dollars or a few million (or more). The foundation of every business, of every type, of every size is financial health....

Sell For A Premium

Customers pay a premium for what makes you different than the competition, not what makes you the same. Be different. Sell those differences. Sell for a premium.

Polish A Turd

A college buddy of mine loved to say, “You can polish a turd as much as you want... it’s still a stinkin’ turd.” (If you haven’t figured it out, I...

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