business
January 14, 2014
Small Vicious Animals – Part 1
Don’t ever think a small animal is harmless. Life will defend itself regardless of its size. Don’t ever think you can crush a small competitor. It will defend itself to...
January 11, 2014
How Long Can You Go?
Extreme is good. Extreme is awesome. Extreme is profitable. But when your extreme behavior is inauthentic, rooted in a desire to get attention by whatever means possible, extreme is bad...
January 9, 2014
Fix The Slowest Part Of The Chain
Every business, be it a service provider or a manufacturer, or a restaurant or insurance company, goes through a chain of activities to deliver its offering. To be in the...
January 8, 2014
First Mover Advantage Redefined
Remember that term “first mover advantage”? I’m sure you do. And I also suspect you realize that it is pretty much no longer relevant - at least as to how...
January 7, 2014
Experience Vs. Opinion
Everyone’s got an opinion. Only a few have experience. Experience trumps opinion. Every. Single. Time.
December 30, 2013
Keep Your Secret Sauce Secret
When is the last time you whipped up a batch of Kentucky Fried Chicken at home? Not the time you tried and nearly burned the kitchen down, the time you...
December 23, 2013
The Top 5 Movies Every Entrepreneur Must Watch
1. Miracle On 34th Street What You’ll Learn: The greatest lesson in salesmanship that no one follows. The Entrepreneur’s Lesson: Santa Claus, working at Macy’s, goes out of his way...
December 20, 2013
Don’t Share An Idea, Investors Will Steal It- And Other Misconceptions
If you want to go from wannabe to newbie to successful entrepreneur, you’ve got to bust through some of the most common misconceptions about starting your own business. If you...
December 19, 2013
Your Best Business Adviser
Your best business adviser is your customer. You customer makes it very clear what they like - they buy it from you. You customer makes it very clear...
December 16, 2013
The Best Advice For Entrepreneurial Success
It is likely the most common question I get... “What is your best advice for entrepreneurial success?” My answer varies in the words I use, but the theme is always...