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The Best Way to Retain Information

“Lo que muy bien se aprende, nunca se olvida.” Did you have a high school Spanish teacher that made you repeat that line over and over? If you did, you know the translation: A well-learned lesson is never forgotten. Then life happens and, POOF, all the notes you took from books, seminars, and Spanish 101 … Continue reading "The Best Way to Retain Information"

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Why “App Addiction” Doesn’t Equal “Productivity”

Ever had a bad self-checkout experience at the grocery store? You scan an item, and the screen reads: REQUIRES MANAGER APPROVAL. You call the manager, but they can’t override the firewall. So, they call a developer. The developer has to hack into the mainframe, but they need a secret code from NASA. Thus, the cycle … Continue reading "Why “App Addiction” Doesn’t Equal “Productivity”"

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Dave’s Guide to the Workday Apocalypse

Two thousand zero zero party over. Oops, out of time… Well, at least that’s what we all thought during the Y2K scare. Oh, you don’t remember Y2K? Just walk into your basement and look for a library of canned foodstuff. OK, so the predictions of a “Terminator-esque” apocalypse were unfounded, but the instincts that prepare … Continue reading "Dave’s Guide to the Workday Apocalypse"

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How to Tame the Chaos of Your Office

I wrote the intro to this post on a napkin, but I think I left it in the pants I wore yesterday. I guess I can wing it… Sound familiar? Is your pocket, car, or email inbox a cacophony of receipts, memos, socks, and spam? Personally, I’ve helped hordes of “hoarders” with this very problem. … Continue reading "How to Tame the Chaos of Your Office"

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Embrace the Motivating Power of Vision

“Stalled”…“Can’t take next step”…“Stuck in rut.” We have so many ways to describe these feelings, likely because everyone experiences them. Sometimes we have no idea what we’re supposed to do next, both in business and in life. What many of my coaching clients learn is that you can’t take the “next step” until you know … Continue reading "Embrace the Motivating Power of Vision"

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Google Trends and Procrastination: What’s the Link?

Data-Savvy entrepreneurs should be familiar with Google Trends. It’s a terrific tool for learning the “what, when, and where” of Google searches. It helps you market efficiently and set sales goals. Except, after 5 minutes or so, you get a bit silly with the searches. For instance, in the US, “Kenny G” spikes between November … Continue reading "Google Trends and Procrastination: What’s the Link?"

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Selling Goods or Services without Selling Yourself Short

Whether they’re millionaires or they live in a van down by the river, customers love a good deal. That’s partly why the local TV commercials for “Uncle Bob and Aunt Tammy’s Ginormous RV Super Center” that boast “prices so low, you’ll burst a kidney” are as successful as they are. Of course, there’s selling, and … Continue reading "Selling Goods or Services without Selling Yourself Short"

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How to Find Your Rhythm and Stick to It!

Friends, consistency is key. Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hours won’t happen until you get in, do the work, plan recovery time, rinse, and repeat. But, then again… Variety is the spice of life! It allows those precious, innovative neurons in our brains to fire freely and randomly. After all, as Emerson once wrote, “Foolish consistency is … Continue reading "How to Find Your Rhythm and Stick to It!"

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Using Sound and Smell to Create a Customer Experience

Light some candles. Put on a little smooth jazz. Offer some chocolate strawberries. No, you aren’t about to get romantic with your special someone. You’re about to go on a hot date with improved Yelp reviews and customer retention. Sometimes, online and consumer-facing businesses focus exclusively on visual stimuli. They keep their shops relatively organized … Continue reading "Using Sound and Smell to Create a Customer Experience"

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How to Savor Your Success

Remember that moment? You know, that little thing that signified a benchmark for personal success? Did you let it fly by? Maybe it was a next-level client, or generating higher revenue, or…heck…a new baby!  Well, guess what? You did it! Congratulations! …so, what happens next? For some reason, entrepreneurs have a tendency to wolf down … Continue reading "How to Savor Your Success"

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