In this episode of Dynasty Leadership Podcast, I talk with Jon Austin of J. Austin & Associates. He is the guy you should have on speed dial if your business ever has a … [Read more...] about 007: Crisis communication – What every CEO should know
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What do these iconic companies all have in common?
All of the owners started these companies after they turned 50. What if you go through the process of selling your business only to discover you weren’t ready to be completely retired? You’ve … [Read more...] about What do these iconic companies all have in common?
If Smokey the Bear ran our government
If we treated our government the way it was intended, it could be managed by the three rules Smokey the Bear taught us to treat camp fires: 1. Keep it small 2. Keep it contained 3. Watch it … [Read more...] about If Smokey the Bear ran our government
006: Marketing – selling $400M without ever making a cold call.
Most people would not recommend their real estate agent or even re-use him/her ever again. Why? The clients typically had three common issues: 1. The agent was no longer in the business 2. The client … [Read more...] about 006: Marketing – selling $400M without ever making a cold call.
Death by Player/Coach – 7 Fatal Flaws
Every year hundreds of successful salespeople are taken out of production and have their career snuffed out. This is done by well-meaning, but misguided ownership that is trying to kill two birds with … [Read more...] about Death by Player/Coach – 7 Fatal Flaws
005: Opportunity Cost – How do you manage risk?
This week I talk with Gerry Brockman, who has worked with Wall Street M&A firms, a major airline a trucking company & even a tech startup. In each case his job was to help manage the … [Read more...] about 005: Opportunity Cost – How do you manage risk?
Advice & Mentors – Who can you trust?
In the course six startup companies, I have been given a lot of advice from a lot of people. Some excellent, some awful, and all points in between. I have narrowed my filter down just to three … [Read more...] about Advice & Mentors – Who can you trust?
004: How do you create a Sales Compensation Plan that delivers results?
You've got to put the right carrots in front of the Sales Reps to get them to deliver clients for the company. But what's the best way? Pay too much & the company can't make money. Pay too little … [Read more...] about 004: How do you create a Sales Compensation Plan that delivers results?