Why creative people feel guilty

Hi ,So much of growing a business is about coming up with something "new and different."A new way of doing things.A new tool to get things done.A shorter way to get results.A cheaper way to deliver higher value.We call all of that INNOVATION.Innovati...

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Mar 08, 2025
The fastest way for people to forget you

Hi ,I go to a lot of networking events.I meet a lot of business owners.And I really want to help them.But man, they don’t make it easy.They do one of two things:1- They talk too much. They flood me with information.They list every service, every cert...

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Mar 07, 2025
The 5-second response that can make or break a sale

Hi ,I was talking to someone recently about his sales process.He mentioned that sometimes, when sending proposals, he hears: "You're one of the three providers we're considering."It sounds promising. But in reality, this is a crossroads moment.What y...

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Mar 06, 2025
Are you giving CPR to the wrong patient?

A while back, I had a client who was frustrated with me.We were discussing solutions for his business, and I gave him different answers depending on the situation.To him, it felt inconsistent—maybe even like I was making things up as I went.But I was...

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Mar 05, 2025
The dog, the panic, and the lesson I didn’t expect

Hi ,I don’t own a pet. Never have.Which means I don’t really know what goes into taking care of one.And that lack of knowledge? It makes me worry. A lot.A few days ago, I was left in charge of a dog for a day and a half while the owner went on a shor...

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Mar 04, 2025
Your business needs a blue Bic pen

Hi ,I have a confession to make.My absolute favorite pen is a blue Bic.Not just any pen. Not black. Not gel. Not fancy rollerballs. Just those simple, plastic, blue Bic pens.Years ago, I realized they were perfect for me—the weight, the ink flow, the...

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Mar 04, 2025
Your business needs a blue Bic pen

Hi ,I have a confession to make.My absolute favorite pen is a blue Bic.Not just any pen. Not black. Not gel. Not fancy rollerballs. Just those simple, plastic, blue Bic pens.Years ago, I realized they were perfect for me—the weight, the ink flow, the...

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Mar 04, 2025
The One Thing Standing Between You and More YESes

Hi ,You’ve done the hard work.You’ve made some connections. People are interested.They’re nodding along, intrigued by what you say.And yet, they still hesitate.They stall. They weigh their options.They compare you to other providers.They want to make...

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Mar 02, 2025
2025 Clarity Planning & Goal Setting Workshop

Hi ,I like to invite you to 2025 Clarity Planning & Goal Setting WorkshopDetails: Tues Dec 3 at 9am PST or 12pm EST.https://www.linkedin.com/events/2025clarityplanning-goalsetting7263975585561915392/Hope you can join us.Relentlessly dedicated to...

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Nov 29, 2024