Ellen Rohr and Howard Partridge Greetings! Howard Partridge and I go waaaaay back. He was in the audience in one of my first ever seminars. I was pretty nervous, and it was the first time I ever offered books in the back of the room. After my program, he hustled over to buy [...]
Charge more than it costs. These words changed my life. My mentor Frank Blau taught me that my selling price should be based on my costs of doing business, not on what other companies were charging. That blew my mind. Up until then, I thought you had to charge “what the market [...]
"I can't find great techs." That's the #1 problem contractors share with me, over the phone and on the seminar trail. A few contractors have solved this problem. Jim and Jason Criniti have. My best friend and mentor, Al Levi, introduced me to Jim Criniti a few years back. Al was working [...]
I absolutely LOVE it when I get a business tip that turns into a strategic and tactical win. As I mentioned in my last blog, I am discerning about whom I listen to and what wisdom I engage. You can be, too! And, when I find a "true north" tip, I am happy to share. Here [...]
You can get too many voices in your head. You can get overwhelmed trying to stitch together multiple business strategies. I consider myself a life-long learner. Every day, I aim to add to my experience and understanding. However, there is a tipping point where too many opinions just get confusing. How do you choose a [...]
Hmmm. Which is worse... hitting your thumb with a fast-swinging hammer or writing your Operating Manuals? For me, I'll take the swollen, broken thumb over writing procedures. Ugh! I've done it, and it is complicated, slow-going work. However, I also know the power, the sanity and flat-out freedom that Operating Manuals can provide. So let's explore the [...]
My latest, favorite topic is getting stuff DONE. Leadership involves inspiration, information and implementation. Inspiration comes from asking and answering the big questions: What do I want? Why? It involves thought and journaling and meditation. Information, well, that's usually available isn't it? Leadership involves shifting through information and deciding which voices to heed and [...]
Ooooh, I am really excited about ZOOM DRAIN! I started this franchise with my best friends for partners: Al Levi, Jim Criniti and Jason Criniti. They just happen to be some of the smartest businessmen I know, too. Our Mission: To demonstrate the best that business can be. I was motivated to put to [...]
Hurray! Al Levi, all around great guy and outstanding business expert, has released The 7 Power Contractor...your soon to be latest, favorite business book! I consider Al one of my best friends. When it comes, to business, well, he has been there, done that and made tons of money. Best of all, he [...]
My family likes to vacation on the South Jersey shore. I used to call a realtor to help me find a house. Now, I go to www.vrbo.com and search for a big house for our large, noisy family. I found what seemed like a perfect spot. Until... I saw that they had NO reviews. [...]
