There’s no way to sugarcoat it: most businesses are going to suffer greatly long after the COVID19 virus is under control. It’s going to be extremely tough to make up for lost time and more importantly lost revenue. With the uncertainty of when the economy will bounce back, it makes this an even steeper up-hill…
Who is one person that has had a tremendous impact or been an inspiration to you? For me, that’s easy: my grandpa, Gerry. I grew up working in the family business, and got to spend a lot of time around my dad, my two uncles and my grandpa. I have learned so much from each…
Tell me, how frustrated do you get when you’re not seeing progress on your business goals? If you’re like me, you feel irritated, angry and most of all, tend to lose motivation. At least that is what used to happen to me. If you are goal-driven (or even just results-driven), it’s so important to continuously…
Owning and operating a restaurant is arguably one of the most difficult businesses to be in. From the food to the service to the long hours, everything has to be just right in order to succeed. Decide to start an upscale restaurant in a small (I mean tiny) town in Western Kansas, and you just…
Is it easier to sell if you have a big, bold personality? Do you have to be loud, or even obnoxious, to get people’s attention in business? Sometimes, it seems that way. We can all think of one or two people we know that have a bold, magnetic personality and could sell almost anything to…
I might not have employees of my own (yet), but engaging employees is a hot topic of discussion among my clients and peers. It’s not easy to do either, seeing as most of the time we are so busy trying to run a business or manage the daily tasks of a team. Queue my guest,…