There is a scene from the movie "Runaway Train" that made quite an impression on me when I first saw it back in 1985. Two men have escaped from prison and dream of a life of freedom. Eric Roberts' character Buck) tells Jon Voight's character (Manny) about how he's going to do … [Read more...]
Connecting People for Mutual Benefit
The Art of Connecting People When I attended my first marketing conference in the spring of 2008 there were more than two thousand people in attendance. I knew fewer than a dozen of them and had not met any of them in person previously. To say that I was intimidated would be an … [Read more...]
Work Ethics – Inherent, Instilled, or Embraced?
The definition of the term "work ethic" is based on the principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward. This is a noble concept, and it goes much deeper than just the cursory thoughts any of us have given it. But the question I am pursuing is whether … [Read more...]
How to Eliminate Procrastination (It’s Not What You Might Think)
Over the past decade I've written much about how to eliminate procrastination. Though my initial feelings and beliefs around this topic have not changed, I do see it in a slightly different light after working with so many entrepreneurs who struggle to take consistent action in … [Read more...]
Relationship Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Relationship Marketing I've incorporated something called "relationship marketing" into my business since the very beginning, and now many people are doing the same thing. The idea behind this is that it focuses on client and prospect loyalty and long-term engagement rather than … [Read more...]
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