By D.Josephson on
10/16/2008 11:16 AM
Even a coach can be made speechless. Albeit rare it still can happen. Here is my thank you for my recent award of being The 2008 Growth Coach of the Year - best new market.
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By D.Josephson on
10/7/2008 3:37 PM
The first rule - When you offer services and products to others you are in business. This applies even if you are 19 and cutting lawns to earn extra money. As business owners it is our duty and obligation to provide the best service. The second rule that you show gratitude anytime you can - Derik, the subject of this blog, obviously does not know either rule. Because if he did, then he would still have me as his customer.
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By D.Josephson on
9/30/2008 1:51 PM
First impressions are everything. However, it is also important to consider how you are on a regular basis. Even with economic meltdown, the loss of employees or even having the everyday stresses of running a business; staying positive makes an ever lasting impression.
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By D.Josephson on
9/19/2008 8:41 AM
Customer service always remains in your control even in the event of disaster or other circumstances. Lack of communication will lead to a lack of customer (or the ones you have they will be upset).
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By D.Josephson on
9/3/2008 6:54 AM
We all do it. A chore comes our way and then we put it off just to have to deal with it again in the near future. Recently I discovered that professional painters are really a lot like professional coaches. We each make our jobs look easy and along the way we help to declutter our clients issue. My issue happened to be a small spare bedroom that needed to be painted.
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By D.Josephson on
8/26/2008 8:39 PM
As we were able to quickly learn that tropical storms are no laughing matter; however, even in some of the most stressful times we can find humor and a lesson in everything we do. What would you (or did you) place in your shopping cart in preperation for Fay? Did it include an Electric Can Opener? For many it must have.
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By D.Josephson on
8/15/2008 7:45 AM
Blaming others is a lot like rolling out of bed and then blaming someone else for your actions. Here is the latest findings which have been validated by one of our key staff members - Wesley Hunter age 2.
To be perfectly blunt if you don't read another thing today, you have to read the latest business theroy of being kicked out of bed and running your business without blaming others.
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By D.Josephson on
8/12/2008 7:30 AM
Networking and buliding relationships with your clients is a lot like adding money to a bank account. It is better to add deposits then face overdraft charges which only hurt your chances of making a sale or worse yet lose a client forever.
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By D.Josephson on
8/8/2008 7:30 AM
The first week of August, is dedicated to enjoying all little things in life. Many business owners remeber their first sale, but afterwards it becomes a standard routine. However when you take time to celebrate your little milestones you may smile at yourself if you only take a moment to celebrate.
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By D.Josephson on
8/3/2008 7:04 PM
It's easy to get caught up in the day to day grind of your business; however, when you give yourself a personal timeout it then becomes possible to rekindle a lost love.
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