Business mirrors life in many ways. You and your business also have a lot of similarities with sports and the athletes who play them. Especially the challenges and the ups and downs… One of the biggest mistakes we make is to compare where we are – of our journey – with somebody else’s…anyone else’s really….
Have you heard or been told you shouldn’t tell people they have to Work to be successful? Have you seen the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams?” If you Build It They Will Come only happens in the movies…that movie if I’m not mistaken… The point of the matter is you do have to Work if…
…how much you keep! In other words, your Profits! There is a big difference between your income and your profits…all that really matters is your Profit – because that’s how much money is in your bank account. It’s easy to talk about making 6-figures, or even 7…it’s harder to make that amount of Profit in…
For several years I did an event every quarter because I talk a lot about an annual plan and then working in 90 day increments…so it made sense that every 90 days or so we needed to get back together to plan for the next 90 days. And, that was a lot of marketing and…
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…
Do you have a business plan? How about a marketing plan? What if I told you’re doing all your planning the wrong way… The problem with looking at your business as a 12 month venture at the beginning or the calendar year or fiscal year is you aren’t in any hurry because you feel like…
