There is so much talk about purpose and passion…it’s actually a bit overdone. And, it really stresses the wrong thing in most cases. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s great when and if you can make money with your passion or passions. It’s not always possible. That’s when people lose out, get frustrated, feel less…
In case you’re wondering, that picture…it’s of my Dad, Lowell Conklin. This is how I love to remember him…well, like this or throwing a softball with me or shooting hoops or some other sports activity!! As we approach the middle of June and with Father’s Day coming on Sunday, I find myself thinking a lot…
It’s the end of May… Now, you might have already known that (by looking at the calendar) but it just seems unreal to me. With the move back to Atlanta and everything else going on – new clients, speaking opportunities, and everyday life kinds of things that we all have – time has flown by…
You have to know certain things about your business… …and if you don’t then you just aren’t serious about building a business that will sustain you and your life over time. That was a bold statement I made before the video (I hope you watched the video) AND, it’s true. Do you know how big…
What is focused implementation? Are you busy or are you productive? There is a BIG difference between those two things. It’s easy to be busy, but it’s a lot more profitable to be productive. Focused Implementation… How can you be so focused that nothing can disturb you? Have you ever had a time when somebody…
What do you do? Who are you? What drives you? What do you want people to feel after they have an encounter with you… There seems to be a trend now for people to be all things to all people. Do you want to be an expert known for something or do you want to…
Just like there are all kinds of ways to feed your body, your mind, and your soul, there are many ways to feed your business. The important thing is for you to be feeding your business on a regular basis. Although you are not your business, when you feed yourself, you feed your business… This…
Is there such a thing as bad marketing? Do you believe that as long as people are talking about you it’s a good thing? To me, the only bad marketing is marketing you don’t do. Even when you do things and they don’t work the way you want them to work, it’s not necessarily “bad…
Fear is the #1 reason for a lack of success in business…or anything else in life. It can be disguised as a lot of other things, and while it might initially look like the issue or challenge in front of you might be something else, it can ALWAYS be traced back to Fear! What’s holding…
It’s prevalent right now…the BS that people are spreading and that others are buying and buying into. And, it has to stop! What’s the old adage about if it sounds too good to be true it probably is? It’s true and you have to use your critical thinking skills and be aware and mindful all the…
