Hallmark Of Success
The Wall Street Journal once accused him of having a “near-obsession with promotion.” And for the man whose fortune began in a burned-out warehouse, this... Read more
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The Wall Street Journal once accused him of having a “near-obsession with promotion.” And for the man whose fortune began in a burned-out warehouse, this... Read more
This year’s New Year’s Eve found me at a Carmel Mountain party. The 41-degree night and the possibility of rain persuaded me to replace my... Read more
A radio commercial ran December 27th for a car dealership hustling year end business. Everything was fine until the announcement that the sale ends November... Read more
Seemingly every week there’s a story about someone’s massive database being hacked. The thieves are all after personal data and credit card information they can... Read more
While rifling through an envelope of coupons, I encountered one saying “HURRY! Limited Time Offer.” I’ve seen the coupon before, but without this warning message.... Read more
Thirty years in a service business has taught me there’s always someone saying they can replace you with more service or for less money. Whether... Read more
For twenty years, on the first of each month, I’ve sent out a free newsletter to prospects, contacts, and friends. Not a templated item with... Read more
Never in my years have I met a cookie I didn’t like…until now. It was from a trade show where a golf cart manufacturer was... Read more
You may not realize $390 billion is donated annually in America to 1,000,000+ non-profits. Last week a mailer arrived soliciting contributions to an apparently worthwhile... Read more
Many times I’ve encountered entrepreneurs who are unsure of what goes into a well-documented business plan to persuade an investor to pay attention. As a... Read more