071 – Why Most Family Businesses Don't Work
Family businesses can be a great thing, but they're not without challenges. An organizational chart, a master project list, and planning for the inevitable “5Ds” are the keys to success.
070 – The Goal Writing is on the Wall
Want to achieve your goal? Start by writing it down. It will be the motivation you need to carry you through to completion.
069 – Marketing Information, Not Scare Tactics
Contractors often struggle to put marketing together that communicates in an informative way and doesn’t scare people. To be able to hire you, they shouldn't have to learn your trade. Stop! Provide marketing information instead.
068 – Checking In vs Snooping
It's important for you, your employees, and your customers to check in on employees, but there's a difference in checking in and snooping.
067 – Holiday Bonus Blues Getting You Down?
Are the holiday bonus blues getting you down? Get started on your Company-Wide Bonus Game now and make next year’s holiday bonus a Ho Ho Ho vs. a No No No!
066 – Owner Procrastination Implementing is the Biggest Problem
Implementing a plan of action helps overcome fear of change, but one of the biggest problems getting in the way of change is procrastination.
065 – 7 Rules for Direct Mail Done Right
Direct mail marketing done right can be very effective for contractors but only if you respect the rules.
064 – Does the 12-Hour Workday Work?
The idea of a 12-hour workday has been around for a while, but is it worth it? Here are 5 reasons why it's not as effective as you think.
063 – Sales Coaching isn't Just for Techs
Selling doesn’t begin when a Tech is at the customer’s doorstep. It starts when your Customer Service Representative answers the phone.
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