Smart Hiring Decisions: Negotiating Pay with Confidence
December 4, 2017
Smart hiring decisions are crucial when building a strong team. I’m in the midst of hiring, and like most business owners, I have a budget in mind. I’m also, like many, feeling overworked, concerned about meeting client commitments and falling into the bad habit of working late nights and weekends. Fortunately, I understand the hiring […]
Entrepreneurial Urgency: Shift from Chaos to Growth
November 28, 2017
Entrepreneurial urgency is essential for business success. With their emergencies and urgencies, entrepreneurs and leaders often create unnecessary havoc within their teams. As the famous quote says, “Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.” The conversation usually starts with, “I can’t focus on growth (money) projects because of constant […]
Hiring and Leadership Strategies for Business Growth
November 26, 2017
Hiring and leadership strategies are essential for building a strong, high-performing team. Many business owners struggle with knowing when to hire, how to develop leadership skills in their employees, and when to make the tough decision to let someone go. Without the right strategies, you may find yourself overwhelmed, stuck with underperforming employees, or experiencing […]
Struggling Entrepreneurs: Stop Doing It All Yourself
November 21, 2017
Struggling entrepreneurs often find themselves overwhelmed with tasks like getting calls returned, following up with eager clients, handling bookkeeping, or managing marketing. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The idea of being “caught up” is a myth. There is no magical future where you suddenly have more time. The daily grind of juggling multiple […]
Equine Leadership Lessons for Business Success
November 20, 2017
Equine leadership lessons provide powerful insights into business success. Last month, I had the honor of attending the Integrity Marketing Solutions Annual Summit at the stunning new Legacy Ranch headquarters. From the first day I met Jennifer, she has shared her vision of Legacy Ranch with me, and now, it has become a reality. This […]
Business Growth Strategy: Build Success with the Right Plan
November 13, 2017
Walk into any meeting, corporate retreat, or planning session, and the No. 1 thing business owners need and want is a business growth strategy – a strategy for increasing leads, closing sales, creating marketing plans, developing teams, and improving operations. When you ask any business owner about their biggest challenge, they will likely say they […]