Have You Built a Business? Or Do You Just Have a Job?

Even if you do not want to sell your business, if you prepare it so that you could, your current business will improve. I met Mike when he hired me to help him develop a speech to market his services. It worked! This article is from the content of his presentation....

Your First 30 Seconds: Innovative Openings Launch Memorable Meetings

Can you imagine how exciting it was, back in 2009, to sit in an aisle seat reading an airline magazine and see others read the same article? Especially as I was heavily featured in what they were reading. After reading it, I thanked Leonard Navarro for opening his...

One Secret to a Good Life: Engage Your Brain Before Eating

In the Court of the Crimson King In honor of the just released documentary about my brother Robert Fripp and his band, we will revisit an earlier post. Variety says, “In the Court of the Crimson King is really about as good as any rock documentaries get, in capturing...

How You Can Avoid Losing Sales: 8 Steps to Outstanding Sales Structure

Are you losing sales you feel you deserve to win?  Are you confident that everyone on your sales team can deliver your company story well? Are you making the fatal flaw that many sales managers make? You may like many of my clients before I work with them. You have...

The Best Way to Build Your Consulting and Speaking Business – Expert Advice

A great way to build your business is to collaborate with other speakers and consultants. Yes, you can combine your communities and mailing lists; however, what you learn from smart partners is invaluable. Here is advice you can benefit from that comes from the...