This is the second of a series of three discussions Rich Grof, of RG Performance Development, and I have video recorded to pass on information that has helped us increase our businesses. In this installment we talk about developing one powerful ... ► Read More
Archives for December 2010
Revisit to ‘SMARTAR’ Goals
Yesterday morning I found a book I had started with my goals for 2009. I had since transferred that information to a bound book and had forgotten about this notepad like record. What I found were my for 2009 goals are still the same, but the time ... ► Read More
Warm Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday
To you and your family from me and mine. Happy Holidays This is just a quick note from me to wish you a fabulous holiday season. I'm looking forward to all the time I will get with my family. I truly love this time of year and my favourite ... ► Read More
The Good, The Bad, and The Forgotten
Can you recall something stupid you did when you were very young? I remember in grade three telling my teacher I was going to Jay's house for lunch. I had a crush on Jay and I could not believe my luck that my mom had arranged for his mom to look ... ► Read More
Making Mistakes – You cannot be successful without them!
I bet you have made a mistake before. I have. We all have. The hardest part about making a mistake is forgiving ourselves enough to learn from the mistake and move forward. See if you relate to any of these mistakes. Please note that I am not talking ... ► Read More
No One Can Make You Believe You’re an Expert
Why don't we just say 'Thank you'? Have you ever had someone comment on your expertise or say you are an expert at something? How did you feel? Were you surprised maybe? Did you thank them or did you tell them you have a long way to go? Your ... ► Read More
Great Coffee = Great Business: With some extra things you have to do first
If you think just serving a great coffee will make a great business you would be wrong. That goes for every business. Just having a great product does not make a great business and here is why. I went to a meeting in a medium sized town North of ... ► Read More
How to Turn a Negotiation in to an Opportunity: For Everyone
Recently I had a small mastermind group that I had to dissolve. It is important to me that everyone in a group is getting what they need and in this instance they were not. Initially as a business owner I thought about the negative implications of ... ► Read More