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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...

Bring Web Traffic To Your Site With One Method

As an entrepreneur, you probably know how crucial getting people to your site can be. And chances are, you have read a lot of advice on how to get people...

Attract More Business! Go Beyond Free Shipping

If you are like most businesses that have products to ship, you likely already know that when you offer free shipping, well, customers tend to buy more. In fact, this...

The Shoulder

I am working on my next book as I write this. One of the privileges of being an author is you get to speak with extraordinary people from all walks...

Are You Replaceable?

As an entrepreneur, your first response to that question will likely be a resounding, “No, I can’t be replaced!” After all, we have been programmed to believe that being replaceable...

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