This past weekend I watched a show on Netflix called After Life. The show starts out with the main character Tony watching a video from his wife who passed away. The show explores some very dark and difficult aspects of human existence. In one of the videos she left him, Tony’s wife said a really …
I have good news and bad news for you today. First the positive news: You are going to get through this fear and challenging time. Now the bad news: It’s going to suck. But only as bad as you make it suck. Also the bad news is: This is not the …
Just the other day, someone called me a coward – not a very positive word. This happened right after I reached out to offer some ideas and feedback to this person. We had chatted a little bit before and interacted, so it wasn’t a cold, out-of-the-blue message to them. I opened up my …
Right now, our world is experiencing a lot of change. A LOT. Everywhere you go, people are asking for help. Why? Because many people mistakenly believed that their condition is static. They believe that their perfect job, life, income and schedule would remain intact until they decide to change it. Now that they’ve been forced …
Hard times in the world provide amazing opportunities for displaying brilliance and service to others. Instead of worrying about how we can survive, it’s our job here, as entrepreneurs, to focus on how we can serve at the highest level. As I think about excellence in service, I am reminded of one of the last …
Have you checked your bank balance today? Not that one… The more important one. The one that will carry you through. Especially in all of this current turmoil. This matters way more than any cash balance with your financial institution. I’m talking about your “goodwill” account balance. Long term is all that matters. The rest …
When a baby elephant is born, they weigh about 200 pounds. Granted, you can’t blow them over, but they are pretty small. I bet you could put a leash on one and guide it around pretty easily. It won’t pull any cars. It won’t scare anyone away, but you can manage it pretty well. Marketing …
When I started Business Marketing Engine back in late 2007, I didn’t know we were entering the housing market crash and recession of 2008. These are the unforeseen storms of life. While I wish we didn’t have these storms, they are, in fact, a gift from the universe. “Why are they a gift,” you say? …
What is Entrepreneurship? Are you ready to learn my secret? I’ve never written about this before, and I think it’s something you’re going to find incredibly valuable. Imagine having dozens of people around you that would do exactly what you asked. Imagine having a powerful team of friends, employees, colleagues, and influencers who would stand …
One of the biggest dangers of being a leader is getting to the point where you no longer get adequate feedback. It’s very important that you intentionally surround yourself with other strong leaders who are willing to confront you. I’m very fortunate to have leaders around me who aren’t afraid to tell me that my …