An “Is it Ella or is it Memorex?” ad from 1973. I’m really dating myself with this… Most of you are too young to remember this. There was a time when audio tape was the next big thing. Not video tape. Audio tape. This was pre-8 track tapes. There was a television commercial with a crystal glass that shattered when Ella More…
I wish I knew this trick when my kids were young. How many times do you have to tell your kids to clean their room or do their chores? No matter how many times you ask, your request falls on deaf ears. What would it be like if your kids did what you asked the first time? Sounds impossible, More…
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Elon Musk’s leadership style. I said I would never want to work for someone who is a micro-manager/dictator. Before he took over Twitter, he called the employees stupid. He leads by creating chaos and intimidation. I don’t thrive in chaos. I didn’t call Musk stupid. I simply stated my opinion that I would never More…
Why do marketers think we can accomplish anything in 15 minutes? I’m guilty. For years, I promised results on LinkedIn in just 15 minutes a day. You CAN get results on LinkedIn in 15 minutes a day, but you have to build a foundation first. There are countless 15-minute meditations online. Feel better by doing yoga for 15 minutes More…
Most of my business comes from word-of-mouth referrals. My best clients come from referrals.I don’t ask for referrals. I give referrals. I only give referrals to people I trust and know will do a great job. Have you ever referred someone and they did a horrible job? Your reputation goes down the tubes because you referred that person. I know people More…
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You’d have to be crazy to want to buy a mall. Malls are dead. One mall near me is 90% empty with only Macy’s and Kohl’s hanging on. What would you do if your business partner bought a $42 million mall before you could do your due diligence? That’s what happened to Oren Klaff. Oren never invests in real More…
Christmas is coming! Whether you are looking for something unique, funny, or practical, we have you covered. So, sit back and relax because Laura Belgray has a special gift for you. What is Shrimpmukkah? Instead of a gift guide, telling you what scented candle to buy for your sister-in-law this season, Laura put together a gift-getting guide, for YOU. This More…
I had no idea I had a mental spam filter. According to Scientific American, we all have a mental inbox and spam filter. Our mental “in-box” of working memory—the brain regions and processes that create temporary storage—is much more constrained. In fact, several decades of research have indicated that our capacity to hold information “in mind” for More…
Why do men resist asking for directions when we’re lost? My friend, George Sotiropoulos, sent an email today titled Too Proud to Ask for Directions, which struck a nerve. You may remember a time when you were driving in circles looking for an address. Of course, the man is too proud to stop and ask for help. My wife More…
It’s that time of year… “What do you want for Christmas?” “I don’t know” Well, I have a solution for you and the people on your list who run their own businesses. Laura Belgray has declared today Shrimpmukkah! What is Shrimpmukkah? That’s right! Ho ho ho, and happy everything. Instead of a gift guide, telling you what scented candle to buy More…