Should you expand your territory?

Should you expand your territory?

  I talk a lot about staffing. How to identify the characteristics of your next employee how to develop an employee avatar or your ideal employee, how to attract them, how to interview them, how to onboard them and how to train them. But all of that is really...
Toxic Employees

Toxic Employees

Today’s topic is one that has affected my business recently, toxic employees. In 2018 I hired Linda. I had only been in business for about a year and a half so Linda was one of the first people I hired. I’d had a less than stellar experience with the first person I...
My 4 Day Workweek

My 4 Day Workweek

I recently read a great book called the 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris. Most of you will recognize the title. It’s an oldy but goodie, first published in 2007. While it’s well known, this is my first time reading it. The author covers a wide variety of topics...
A Normal Saturday Morning

A Normal Saturday Morning

I was walking through Lowe’s store last Saturday morning. If you’re a homeowner you were probably making a similar trip to your local home improvement store. There’s a never-ending list of chores that come with owning a home. My home, complete with 3 cats, two goats...
Spring Cleaning for Your Business

Spring Cleaning for Your Business

Do you love to do Spring Cleaning? I do! I know that’s a bit strange but dusting out the cobwebs in my house after a long winter is extremely satisfying. Before you jump to any conclusions, I’m not a terrible housekeeper. But even when you keep up with the cleaning...
Preparing for Your Career Change

Preparing for Your Career Change

You’ve done it! You’ve decided to make a career change. Congratulations! You are so full of hope and enthusiasm it’s hard to think about anything else. But wait, what’s that other emotion you’re feeling…Panic! Deciding was easy or at least easier. Now the real work...