We all play small. We learned to play small so long ago we forget it’s not good advice. Well, dear reader, it’s a new year and a good time to stop playing small and start really living out loud. “Don’t … Continue reading
I released a video this week on discipline. (see below) I hesitated before hitting SEND on this one. But, I think it’s so important I had to do it. Here’s the background story…. At my July Experts Intensive in Vancouver … Continue reading
I’ve been busy this summer, but in a good way. Lots of family sojourns, late dinners in the fading light, and gobs of time reading. And it’s reading I want to (quite ironically) write about here. I’ve been a pretty … Continue reading
You are more creative than you know. One insight can lead to a new sale, one question can reduce staff errors and one new strategy can open a new market and new revenues. The problem is that most of these … Continue reading
My back is a little sore, but it was worth it. This past weekend I set aside four hours and moved furniture, reorganized and cleaned out our little office in Kelowna. Here’s why this is so important. Every couple of … Continue reading
I have worked with many small business owners that have loads of talent and great products, but don’t have loads of sales. The reality is that (assuming you have a valuable product or service) there are always people with a … Continue reading
There is something very exciting happening in the world of marketing. If you are #1 or #2 in your niche then advertising and building a brand could be wise. For the rest of us there is a better solution (and … Continue reading
I already knew this, but this past week was a great reminder: I need a bit of risk in my life. Let me explain what happened. I have become more aware in recent years how hard it is to succeed … Continue reading
In a keynote last week I was telling the story about our first facsimile machine. It was so big that it was delivered on a dolly to our Granville Island office. This new wonder of technology and communications even had … Continue reading
Ok, full disclosure here, it didn’t go well. My first book signing and I was eating humble pie. After a quick run in the rain with Riley (the dog) I was off in ironed shirt to my first book signing … Continue reading