Entrepreneurship, The Only Way I Know How

How to get more referrals

2009-09-08T14:05:00Z

More referrals mean more business. It is that simple. There are many traditional approaches to getting more referrals, and they work. In fact, at the end of this article you will see my three favorite blogs posts on referral basics. But there is one approach, no one has shared before until... drum roll... now! The technique is called if-would. Instead of following the traditional pattern of asking for referrals AFTER you provide a service or product to a client, you must ask BEFORE. Sounds a little...(read more)

The key to a profitable & predictable business

2009-09-05T14:01:00Z

This weekend I was enjoying some Margaritas with my friend Chris. He is one of the greatest entrepreneurs I know (and I know many, many entrepreneurs). You have never seen him in the news or on the front of a magazine, and that's because he wants it that way. Chris's company throws off a 37.6% net profit, every month. And when I say net, I mean NET. This is the money left over AFTER all business expenses, all salaries (including his), after depreciation, after interest and after taxes. Oh...(read more)

Blending - The New Way To Innovate

2009-08-08T20:51:00Z

Entrepreneurs are natural innovators, but even the most forward-thinking people sometimes need a little nudge to help open their mind to new possibilities for growth. One of the best ways to think outside of the box is to start asking “what if” questions. Here’s a “what if” question I’ve been kicking around lately: What if we took two disparate businesses and blended them to make something new? I’m not talking about merging or partnering with another company;...(read more)

The Entrepreneurs Moment

2009-07-21T14:06:00Z

You've had the moment. I am sure of it. That fleeting thought of a great idea. Or that momentary dream of being your own boss. And maybe, just maybe, you are having the moment right now. I mean, why else would you be reading this. If that's true, I have a job here and I need to move quickly. You see, most people (maybe all people) have the entrepreneurial inspired moment but then quickly sink back into "reality." They let "logic" set in and go back to the "safety"...(read more)