Managing Your Business
It’s a Journey
I didn’t come bopping out of the price and value womb fully formed. It’s why my forthcoming book is titled “The Price and Value 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮.” It’s a journey.
Read MoreExperts Say . . .
” , , , as you think about your business and make decisions, please don’t let your compass be determined by headlines and talking heads. Keep your focus on the facts you see on the ground, and when you consult experts, make sure they’re the ones who offer gray instead of black and white.”
Read MoreKnee Jobs
For business owners, it’s easy to look at others and have “knee job envy.” You think that “such and such” looks like they’re getting around better in their business than you are. That’s baloney.
Read MoreDo What Makes Your Heart Sing
Thoughts on lifestyle businesses, scaling, and why you got in business in the first place, if you’re a solo or small firm professional services firm.
Read MoreIt’s Not a Sales Call, it’s a “Best Fit” Conversation
A better way to frame these conversations is to start out with something like “let’s see if we’re a good fit, and to do that, I need to ask some questions.”
Read MoreThe Post-It Note You Need on the Bathroom Mirror
Instead of goals based on sales or numbers of clients, try this reminder note on and see how it fits: “Stuff I Need to Quit Doing”
Read MoreSteve Jobs on Focus
It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully.
Read MoreGive It Up
What’s the poundage you need to shed on your “to do” list that’s keeping you from getting to the next level in your practice?
Read MoreAll I Want for Christmas is You
Why did this song become so popular and remain so? Maybe one reason is how the word “you” is used.
Read MoreNice, Kind, and Your Services Business
” . . . The best clients, in fact, don’t want nice. Their primary concern are the outcomes you can help deliver. They want you to diagnose and fix their problems, and yes, be kind while you do it. . .”
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