Life as an entrepreneur is hectic. You’re in charge of everything. Not only do you have to sell whatever product or service you’re offering, but you also have to ensure that the operational side of the business runs smoothly each day. Ongoing tasks like bookkeeping, invoicing, and expense monitoring can’t be done by just anyone, so you’re also in charge of those tasks. An entrepreneur’s…
Anyone who has recently visited my website or my roofing company’s website will quickly figure out that I’m passionate about philanthropy. I believe in giving back to the communities I do business in. If I’m successful in a specific market, it only makes sense that I give my time and effort to help improve the community that supports my business. Plus, helping others get what…
Has anyone else noticed that the overall quality of the goods and services we’re purchasing has dropped in the past year? Hotels that previously offered free breakfasts now don’t. They don’t provide room cleaning for guests staying more than one night, either. Some hotels don’t even have coffee makers in their rooms anymore. Meal portions look smaller in our favorite restaurants, and wait times are…
Effective leaders understand that it takes more than just moving sales and revenue numbers upward for a company to be successful. It also takes teamwork, a work environment conducive to building employee confidence and morale, and dedicated workers who care about what they’re doing and how it impacts the bigger picture. The ability to effectively manage different types of people is one of the most…
Leadership style and philosophy help drive successful organizations. It occurred to me the other day that I’m in the very fortunate position of having had the opportunity to create and run my own businesses. I’ve done it not just once, but several times over the course of my career thus far. I’ve built a mortgage bank from the ground up, starting as a financial advisor,…