Personal Readiness

Comfort Zones Aren’t All That Comfortable

The origin of the phrase ‘comfort zone’ is a tricky one, mostly because we all have a personal definition and understanding of the term. But when it comes to performance, it’s relatively straightforward: the comfort zone…

Telltale Signs That You Might Need to Move On

You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when to fold ’em Know when to walk away Know when to run You never count your money When you’re sittin’ at the table There’ll be…

Are You an Inventor or an Entrepreneur, or Both?

Most of the technologists I know inherently believe that the terms inventor and entrepreneur mean the same thing, so they are frustrated and surprised when they build their products and no business evolves. They don’t understand that most great…

The Age of the Introvert Entrepreneur

FranNet works with entrepreneurs of all ages and personalities, and the more reserved individuals of the business world are no exception. Influential men and women are lending an ear to the quieter, underestimated introverts and…

Be Unstoppable

Think about it. To be completely unstoppable. And, no, it’s not impossible. Even with the fact that entrepreneurs face several challenges, becoming unstoppable could be as simple as switching up your habits and redefining old…

Why Teams Led by Nice Guys Finish First

  Robert Fulghum has probably made about a gazillion dollars from “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” and all the spin-offs it’s produced. His works remind me of a category that…

Be the Problem Solver

Here is the situation: you own a franchise or small business. It’s the first year, so you are working through the speed bumps every business faces. You have a handful of employees that are pulling…

From Small Business Beginnings to Big Brand Success

When you think about multi-million dollar companies like Dell, Apple and Google, you probably don’t also consider the commonalities they have to your small business—a business you grew and nurtured from your basement until it…

Overcome Your Personal Worry Movie

I’ve always found that one of the easiest pieces of advice to give someone is, “don’t worry.” I’ve also always found that one of the most difficult things for me to do is…not worry. Sort of like…

The Entrepreneur’s Midlife Crisis

Seven Signs You May Be Having One “Have you considered the idea that you might be having a middle-aged crisis?” I had just finished delivering a 10-minute monologue about how the universe was not cooperating…

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