Choices

Can you believe it? We are halfway through the 3rd quarter of the year already. (Only 134 days until Christmas) It seems like yesterday we were all making our New Year’s resolutions. Yet here we are… in Q3. So… how is 2022 treating you so far? Are you ahead of plan or behind? Have you … Continue reading Choices

Value Proposition

What is your value proposition? A great value proposition may highlight what makes you different from competitors, but it should always focus on how customers define your value. If you haven’t spent any time thinking about what your value proposition is… you should. Ask yourself these 2 simple questions in helping you zero in on … Continue reading Value Proposition

The “Shift”

In my blog post a little over a year ago, I said; “Things can change from good to bad as fast as they can change from bad to good. It’s just the peaks and valleys of life and the cyclical realities of markets and economies.” If you have paid any attention to anything over the … Continue reading The “Shift”

Gratitude

Gratitude is the root of happiness. It tends to focus you on what you have and replace a sense of what you might be lacking. According to some philosophers, you can’t feel both grateful and unhappy, so when your mind focuses on all you are thankful for, you’re more likely to feel joy. In addition, … Continue reading Gratitude

The True Differentiator

Over the many years of my career, one thing that continues to resonate within my business and for that matter, all businesses, is how we strive to differentiate ourselves in order to achieve long-term success. Individuals and companies are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors. Industries evolve, markets change, and … Continue reading The True Differentiator

Memorial Day

Every spring we celebrate this holiday called “Memorial Day,” which traditionally marks the beginning of summer. Although the true celestial observance of the changing seasons does not officially occur for another three weeks, this weekend is recognized as the time when all the summer events may officially commence. It is a time when families can … Continue reading Memorial Day

Safety First

As a parent, one of the things that is always on my mind is the safety of my family. It is a fundamental trait that every parent can relate to… especially these days. No person is immune to some unforeseen tragedy that may come their way. There is no worse feeling than having something bad … Continue reading Safety First

This too shall pass

“This too shall pass.” Ever heard that before? I’ve heard that quite a bit over the past 15 months. I mean, our place of business has been shut down for the past 15 months. Those first few months looked pretty bleak and everyone had a lot of questions… about everything. It was pretty scary for … Continue reading This too shall pass

Father’s Day

This weekend we celebrate Fathers. Father’s Day is a day meant for family, barbecues and doing whatever it is that your dad wants to do. Personally, I love that the US Open of men’s golf is always on Father’s Day weekend. I get to grab my favorite chair and chill for 4-5 hours… guilt free. … Continue reading Father’s Day