May 24, 2019
Creating Sticky Customers
Repeat business is best and it's what business buyers want and sellers love because it increases value. Listen for some great examples and tips. Get…
May 15, 2019
Are You a Doer or a Manager? One is Much Better
I was at an educational event and ended up talking to someone in a completely different industry than mine. When he heard what I do…
May 8, 2019
Networking and Friends
In her March 16, 2019 Wall Street Journal column, Kids, Don’t Become Success Robots, Peggy Noonan wrote about the recent college application scandal. Her emphasis…
April 19, 2019
What’s in Your Bird Feeder (Your Marketing Plan)
Birds are attracted to bird feeders. Customers need to be attracted to us by what we do marketing wise. Take a listen. Get Started With…
April 10, 2019
Are You Making a Difference?
“We can’t measure what you’ve done for us over the years. We are so far ahead of where we would be without your help.”This is…
April 3, 2019
Leadership – In Rotary Projects and Business
Some things are the same everywhere. I’m writing this on the flight home from Antigua, following our Rotary project. Last week we were at one…
March 27, 2019
Developing Versus Developed (Countries)
I’m writing this from the island of Antigua where we’re here on a Rotary service project, “Improving Education Through Technology.” We have 10 Bellevue school…
March 13, 2019
What Sets Business Owners Apart
What’s the difference between being a manager and being a business owner? Let me use a sports analogy. I recently read the following about new…
March 6, 2019
Technology is Changing Unexpected jobs
Can you think of many industries not affected by technology? You might think construction as people still pound nails, drive screws, lay flooring, etc. But…
March 6, 2019
It’s what you don’t know that can hurt you
On our recent Rotary service project in Antigua one of the adults with us is a dedicated vegan, which is fine, and it’s because of…