With all of the outstanding benefits that research has proven in regards to goal setting practices over the years, why is it that so many business owners still do not set goals for their companies? Since the turn of the 20th Century, stacks of data have been compiled demonstrating just how powerful the art of […]
4 Ways to Increase Focus (From a Fighter’s Point of View)
As a former fighter, I tend to see many aspects of business through the lens of a Kickboxer. Whether that is competing to reach sales goals, onboarding new customers, or in this case, developing Focus. If you want to succeed in business there are many, many things that you need to do. But one of […]
4 Ways to Become a Business Superhero
Superhero movies are all the rage right now, and I have to say I’m loving it! I’ve been reading comic books since before I could read! But of the hundreds of superheroes, my favorite superhero has always been Superman. Not just because he’s the most powerful, but because he has stood the test of time […]
2 Simple Ways to Increase Your Bottom Line
Every business owner I work with wants to increase their bottom line and make more money, but forget that often times the simple steps can have the biggest impact. The one issue that stops many of these owners from “seeking the simple,” is that they feel if it’s so simple, it can’t possibly work. Well, […]
This Is How to Make Your Business #Hashtagable
Today’s customer base is different than they were 20-30 years ago. But business owners know this right? They’ve talked about this right? Then why do we still see so many small businesses owners running their shops the same way they did when they opened their doors years ago with no thought on how to evolve, […]
This Is Why You Can’t Get Working Capital
Every small business owner needs operating capital to ensure that their business is running at an ideal level. And as we all know, lack of capital is stated as the number one reason that businesses fail. So why didn’t they secure some capital when they needed it? Why did these failing companies not secure a […]
Here’s The Dream Team Every Small Business Needs
When I owned my business, I did everything myself: advertising, marketing, paying bills, balancing the check book, payroll, dealing with EVERY new customer, EVERY established customer, every Facebook post, every newsletter, every event, every email, running every errand, answering every call, making every outbound call, taxes, etc., etc. You name it, and I was running […]
5 Important Business Lessons from “Mitch”
I’ve been fortunate to offer counsel to many small business owners over the years on ways to improve revenue generation, customer experience, marketing systems and more. It feels great to watch a business grow and prosper because of some tips and tactics I provided. Most often business owners will at least try my suggestions, but […]
People, Not Products, Are the Key to Your Success
After two successful careers as a small business owner in both the Martial Arts/Fitness Industries and currently in the Financial Services Industries, I can say with a high degree of certainty that these two industries are far more similar than most may think. How can that be you ask? One industry gets the clients sweating, […]