
A Guide for Finding Employees
Business Management
Do you need more employees right now? Chances are that you do. I'm constantly speaking with business owners, and almost all are lamenting that they can't find enough qualified help these days.
Many businesses are in a pickle. During the…

Performance is Infectious
Business Management
If there is one thing I've learned in this industry over the past few decades it is that performance is infectious.
If you have outstanding high-performing staff, others will start to push upward to be like them.
But if you have slackers,…

You Must Be Present To Win
Business Management
As they say, "You must be present to win." This goes for any county fair raffle drive, conversation with someone important, or any learning opportunity.
You need to be there.
And not just physically, but mentally too. Showing up to life…

Looking Ahead So You Don't Fall Behind
Business Management
How far are you looking ahead? Summer is ending. School is ramping up and fall sports are starting. COVID is getting scarier again. Maybe.
A few weeks ago I wrote about two trends. One was the supply chain disruption, and the other was the…

Leading Small Before Leading Big
Business Management
Let's talk about leading people. Specifically employees.
What are you doing right now to train the next crop of managers in your shop? If you are like most business owners, a leadership development program isn't something that you have…

Now, What Are You Going To Do?
Business Management
Now, what are you going to do?
I say that because for months on end every business owner that I know has been praying and hoping for a sales resurgence. Guess what? It's here.
And it's not only here, but it is a tidal wave of epic proportions.…