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Many people don’t realize how to exploit their networks. I’m using the word “exploit” in the positive meaning of the word. In other words, you want to get the most out of your network whenever it can work to your advantage. The reason I stress this is because some people approach mixers with an air of arrogance or snobbery. For example, I’ve heard financial planners say that they only look for

When I think back to the days that I spent working as a staffing recruiter, I encountered many people who felt as if they’d lost their identity if they had lost their job. One of the things that I spent much time doing when I became a business coach was building people up and getting them refocused on recognizing their true

In today’s high-demand business environment, the line between work and personal life has become increasingly blurred. With constant emails, notifications, and the expectation to always be available, many professionals find themselves struggling to keep up. What starts as a dedication to a thriving career can quickly lead to stress, overwhelm, and eventually burnout. For many, success has come at a steep cost, long hours, missed family moments, declining health, and the pressure to always perform. Rather than experiencing the fulfillment of their hard work, they find themselves exhausted, disconnected, and questioning if the sacrifices are truly worth it.

There’s a saying I picked up many years ago. It goes, “Having books and not reading in the information age is like having seeds and not planting in the agricultural age.” If that statement is true, then it also follows that joining and paying for a networking organization, and not attending, is just like throwing money down the drain. Unfortunately, that’s what I see so many entrepreneurs do when they start getting busy. Most entrepreneurs will join a Chamber of Commerce or a networking affiliation early on and will be more inclined to attend those mixers until they get to the point where they

The Secret To Presenting Like A Pro

A Legendary Pond From A Legendary Business It’s no secret that my bass pond which was installed on my property four years ago is my pride and joy. I can’t tell you how much time is spent maintaining it and improving it so that I can spend more time enjoying it. However, that doesn’t mean it is not without its challenges. It can be affected by weather, animals, and imbalances in aquatic plants — especially algae. For the first three years that I had the pond, I had some minor issues that were addressed. My life became infinitely easier when I hired Ryan Schwarz of Schwarz Ponds to maintain

The Importance of Ease of Execution in Business When was the last time you looked into your ease of execution? I’m talking about how easy it is for you to deliver your products and services to your customers and how easy it is for them to get them from you — which also includes ease of delivery. A Real-Life Example: Carpet Installation Gone Wrong After 27 years, I finally broke down to get some new carpet for my family room/exercise area/office area. Although I had never bought any products from this company before, they were an exceptionally well-known and well-established brand-name carpet and

Last year, a misdirected package brought me to the home of a woman I had never met. She turned out to be a widow of only 10 days and was recovering from knee replacement surgery. At 69 years old, she faced numerous challenges, including retrieving her car from an unreliable

Often, sole proprietors long for the company of others in their business. For one reason, it can get very lonely when you’re running your own business all by yourself. Second, you can delegate tasks to someone else if there’s no one else working with you. Third, if you don’t want to work for the rest of your life, you eventually have to have someone else to whom you can pass along what you’ve learned.

In today's fast-paced professional world, staying competitive means adopting tools that enhance productivity while showcasing your unique skills. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful ally in this mission, and tools like Chat GPT are leading the way in revolutionizing how professionals approach their work. As Elon Musk aptly said, “AI will be the best or worst thing ever for humanity.” For business professionals, leveraging AI like Chat GPT can undoubtedly be one of the best tools to enhance capabilities, save time, and focus on what truly matters.