Apr 30Maintain Work Life BalanceOften, Saturday mornings feel like a much-needed rest stop after driving all day. You know the feeling, right? You come to a stop and take a deep breath as your arms drop from the steering wheel. It’s then you feel the tenseness in your hands from gripping the wheel tighter…Work Life Balance3 min read
Apr 263 Steps Ahead of Business OwnershipMany people have a dream of owning a business. It’s an American Dream! However, whether doing so as an independent business or as a franchise there are important initial steps to take to ensure their dream-turned-reality starts off on the right foot. Improve Financial Health Review and analyze personal finances…Entrepreneurship2 min read
Apr 24Conquering FearFear can only be realized as we’re able to admit being scared. It’s only with that admission and realization that we can work through fear and hopefully, overcome it. As fear is such a strong emotion that easily grips the soul, it takes time and patience to overcome such a…Fear2 min read
Apr 23The Path AheadSometimes we can barely see across short distances such as is often the case with early morning fog. However, if we’re pointed in the right direction, having positioned ourselves just right, we’re aware of what lies ahead. Whether it be from past experience, or by following a detailed map, or…Confidence1 min read
Apr 22Avoid Being Paralyzed by Fear“There’s nothing to fear but fear itself” is a very true statement. Unfortunately, that may be easy to comprehend but it’s certainly not easy to act upon. Fear in hearing, “no” makes a salesperson drag out the sales process. Heck “maybe” is better than “no” is actually their justification. However…Fear3 min read
Apr 21I am an entrepreneur. Go ahead. Say it!Why is there reluctance to say, I am an entrepreneur? I’ve been asked that question many times. Heck, I’ve asked that question of myself on more than one occasion. It seems, at times we’re prouder to call ourselves, Founder or CEO or to say, I’m a business owner. …Entrepreneurship3 min read
Apr 20Nurture Your Business for Optimum GrowthThink of your entrepreneurial journey much like growing a tree. First, you decide what type of tree you’d like to grow. Next, you learn how best to grow it. You then cultivate the soil to provide a firm foundation, but with necessary room to grow. The seeds go into the…Entrepreneurship3 min read
Apr 18What Happened to Our Dreams & Goals?I recently came across an interesting discussion in one of the LinkedIn groups that I found quite intriguing, and downright enjoyable to read. It wasn’t about franchising. Nothing about social media. There was no mention of business or entrepreneurship. Money or finances weren’t a major part of the equation. And…Goals3 min read
Apr 15When the volume increases, there are positive solutions!As we enter a holiday weekend, one with religious meaning for many, I know it’ll be a time of reflection, and of loneliness and depression and possibly, despair. Loved ones will be missed even more. Increasing costs and pandemic-induced fear may have prevented traveling to visit with friends and family…Suicide Prevention3 min read
Dec 27, 2020Save Restaurants!Save Restaurants! This is brilliant! Written by a restaurant owner: As I walk into the grocery store with 30 other people at the same time, I think about my restaurant which allows parties of 6 total, and meticulously spaces out reservations by 10 minutes ensuring guests that aren’t from the…3 min read
