Garbage Moguls

have you seen the tv show garbage moguls on the national geographic channel? i’m behind the curve on this one, i know (the show first aired a year ago). nonetheless — this is outstanding programming that follows the concept to market process of a new jersey...

Mirrors Designed For Humility (Not Vanity!)

in business, top-flight professionals do not look to blame others before examining themselves for shortcomings. saving face or putting yourself on a pedestal — especially where coupled with “throwing others under the bus” — are less than desirable...

Protect & Nurture The Intangibles

it’s a business subject that no one talks about — until there’s an incident. unfortunately, there will be times when that is too late to stop or reverse the damage. here’s the reality. some of the most valuable assets of your business are the...

My Jiffy Lube Moment

i’ve always found it unusual that certain service providers allow 15 to 30 days for payment behind services rendered. if you provide a great service, then why hurt cashflow by waiting for payment? what does waiting communicate? there’s no urgency to take...

Ghostwriting Isn't Intended To Spook

if you watch the sidebar ads in facebook, then no doubt you’ve come across folks offering themselves for hire as “ghostwriters” and the like. have you wondered what’s meant by this? a ghostwriter is someone who’s paid to write things like...

A Shopper Is Never "Just Browsing"

i’m sure you’ve watched the sales manager scene in glengarry glenross where alec baldwin asks a team of salespeople whether a consumer walks into a car dealership to get out of the rain or because he wants to buy a car. we’ve all caught ourselves...