I’ll admit there’s a touch of irony in me sending you an email on the dangers of electronic media… But I think this will be worth your time. According to a recent article in Harvard Business Review, the average person spends over 12 hours per day engaging with digital media – [...]

Since October is officially, “Magic Month,” I thought I'd give you a little "magic word" trivia quiz as we head into Fall.  Answers are at the end of the email: 1. When young Billy Batson uttered the magic word "Shazam," he was transformed into what superhero? Underdog Captain Marvel Mr. Fantastic [...]

Ever hear of "Kekich's Credos - 100 Rules to Live By"?  I don't recall exactly where I first learned of them, but they’re well worth looking at when you get the chance. In 1978, Dave Kekich was a man at the top of his game – entrepreneur, weight-lifter, runner – but [...]

When it comes to starting your own company, you shouldn’t automatically believe conventional wisdom. Case in point: How many times have you heard the statistic: “90% of all startup companies fail.” It’s a chilling number. In fact, it’s more than likely made more than a few would-be entrepreneurs rethink their dreams. [...]

“Now hiring” signs are a pretty common sight these days, which is definitely a good thing. But – Getting that job is one thing. Keeping it’s another. I thought of this the other day when I ran across an article on sales techniques for closing the deal on high end, very [...]

Even if you’re self-employed or own your own business, there’s still a chance that at some point you’re going to want to polish up your resume. Nobody likes writing resumes – they’re essentially the “story problems” of the business world.  But they’re still a vital part of any job search effort. They’re [...]

Some experts estimate the average US family of four wastes up to $2,000 or more per year on food they buy but don’t eat. Given that nearly 70% of Americans can’t afford even a $1000 emergency bill, becoming smarter in how we manage our eating expenses just makes good sense. Here are [...]

Ever wonder where entrepreneurs get their “crazy” ideas for businesses? Well, one source of inspiration for many was a book by business authors Kim and Mauborgne called "Blue Ocean Strategy." Most businesses tend to focus on areas where there's lots of competition. For example, auto repair or florists or even groceries. [...]

If you follow the tech industry, one of the leading indicators for “the next big thing” is whether a company has created “disruptive technology” – meaning they’ve managed to totally change how business gets done. Examples of “disruptive technology” typically include Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, High Speed Travel, and Robotics. But [...]

One of my favorite movie lines of all time comes from the original Star Wars film. It's that scene from Episode 4 (the first film released to theaters back in the Dark Ages) where Luke and the rest are buzz-bombing the Death Star. The screen is crazy full of Tie Fighters [...]