A successful business gives a Clear Benefit to a Defined Group of Eager People Easily Profitably You get to define what a successful business is. Does your business feed you? Financially, yes, but creatively and energetically? Are you proud of your business? Does your business help you in living your Good Life? Clear […]
I wrote a book called Your Effortless Business because I saw, and still see, too many small business owners struggling. I think we’ve been sold a bill of goods around what it means to own/run/manage a small business. My intention is to write a manifesto-like book along the lines of this. Here is a resource […]
The Business Owners Success club has been around since… I just looked it up on my Docs and the first one I can find was written December 14 2005. So this year is the 10th anniversary. In recent years I’ve had a vision for this as a place where business owners can gather to help […]
Build your business from your strengths, clarify what your clients (tribe/fans/pals) need and decide how to help them. Then make the offer. Under lean startup principles, the offer is made before the solution is fully built. That way, you aren’t building something no one wants. You aren’t wasting resources on parts that don’t matter. More […]
I have a confession to make. I’m one of those people who can’t work on only one project at a time. My comfortable number seems to be 3. I’ve been that way for years. I’m also an innovator. You know, someone who craves seeking out new ideas and trying them. I learn lots. I get […]
Would you rather work with people one to one or in groups or work alone? Do you prefer working with words, numbers, sounds or pictures? What do your best days look like? What are the days you look forward to? What days sap all your energy? Do you like routine or novelty? (think about your […]
We talked about you. Now we’re talking about business models and and building a business around your strengths. What is it about the hidden talent meme that fascinates us? We get a true thrill when someone pulls out a talent that saves the day. It’s part of the appeal of video games – you choose […]
The way your life and business are right now, are because of you. More importantly – the way your life and business will be in the future are because of you. That means, if you want different results, you’re going to have to do something about it. It all begins with you.
We are living in a time of flux. Which means, as we start new businesses it is unlikely that we will know what they will be like in the end. We will pivot, head off in other directions, on a regular basis. Sometimes we will hit a dead end and have to retreat a bit […]
Seven Secrets to Building a Great Life
