Junk bonds, dot.com, real estate all went through a spectacular rise and then a dramatic crash. I survived the dot.com & telecom bubble and crash of the late 90’s. It got me to thinking, “if we … [Read more...] about 013: How do you spot a market bubble?
What does your brand say about you?
Who is the Seattle Seahawks 12th Man and where did he come from? How about the Jack Links Sasquatch? Why do Ecolab executives wear white lab coats over their suits and ties when they visit a customer. … [Read more...] about What does your brand say about you?
Have you met a Unicorn Hunter?
Picture this: Kevin was beyond panic. October was approaching and the CEO/owner of a small tech company in Southern California had just watched his fifth newly hired Sales Rep walk out the door. The … [Read more...] about Have you met a Unicorn Hunter?
011: How to buy seven competitors with $0 down
You’re not just taking on another business, you’re taking on somebody’s life’s work. David Samuels is a corporate executive benefits designer. In the course of his career, he has also bought out … [Read more...] about 011: How to buy seven competitors with $0 down
How to recognize Business Hypothermia
Have you ever seen a company file bankruptcy and you ask yourself “how did that happen?” There are always signs. And it’s rarely from the leadership. Executives are generally skilled at giving some … [Read more...] about How to recognize Business Hypothermia
010: Using Local News to Boost Business
Blois Olson is the Founder of Fluence Media, an agency that provides perspective, strategy, and execution to clients. They specialize in public affairs, litigation communication, labor/management, … [Read more...] about 010: Using Local News to Boost Business
009: What’s life like after retirement?
For an entrepreneur, retirement isn’t always an easy thing to accept. Stan Glawe had been working since the age of four, and when it was time to retire, at the age of 75, he faced some struggles. … [Read more...] about 009: What’s life like after retirement?
What makes a championship team?
I recently had the rare opportunity for a backstage pass with the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire hockey team. One of the top Division III college teams in the country, winning a National … [Read more...] about What makes a championship team?