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…
Do you think you have a fool-proof idea for a new business startup? Have you seen a need in society that you are able to meet? If you’re ready to pursue starting your own business, here are the first steps you need to take to get started achieving your dreams. Conduct Market Research When launching a business, market research is crucial since it enables you…
Do you struggle with motivating your employees? Many business owners do. They find themselves thinking on a particularly frustrating day, “The business would grow and prosper if only my employees would do what I want them to do.” Instead, you find them chatting in the halls, taking long lunches, and acting busy while not really accomplishing anything. That’s if you find them at all. Some…
Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty.” My take is this: good things come with challenges. And as a leader and entrepreneur, I know this to be true both personally and professionally. Stepping up into a leadership role—whatever it looks like—is not always easy. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth…
When you’re a business leader, your time is precious. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I understand this! There are a lot of demands on your time. But it’s also important to make sure you realize that time is your most precious commodity. So, how are you going to use it best? That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the most common leadership in business…
Being a business owner and entrepreneur is not without its challenges. But one thing that makes it all worth it is the impact you can have on your community. I’m proud of the work my company, Shamrock Roofing, and Construction, has done to serve our community. I encourage all other entrepreneurs and business owners to do the same! Serving the community is, obviously, good for…
Every time we fly, we’re reminded that in the case of an emergency to “secure our own oxygen mask before helping someone else.” Why do they say that? Because if you want to truly help someone else, you need to be personally well and able to help. And that’s why health and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand. If you have dreams and goals as a business owner…
Any entrepreneur, business owner, or leader knows that lifelong learning is the key to success. Complacency and arrogance about our knowledge and skill are sure ways to get left behind. Instead, investing in yourself, your skills, and your knowledge will help you grow and reach new goals. One of my favorite ways to invest in learning, personal development, and building my Garen Armstrong brand is…
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Starting your own business, leading a team, and making all the decisions on what is best—can be stressful. And many people don’t want to take on the pressures and challenges of being an entrepreneur. But it’s an amazing ride for those who choose entrepreneurship (or maybe entrepreneurship chose you!). Being an entrepreneur can open many opportunities in your life and…
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…
One of my favorite quotes about leadership is from John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the ways, and shows the way.” It speaks to three important qualities of leadership: knowledge, action, and mentorship. And while all three are important, that last one—being a good mentor—is what will really take your leadership to the next level. Leadership is not just…
Limiting beliefs are one of the key reasons why entrepreneurs find themselves in a rut and unable to hit their goals. Garen Armstrong had to overcome such beliefs after finding out that he needed a new heart. It is important to recognize what limiting beliefs are and how they can keep you from growing and getting better at what you do. Most importantly, one must…
1. Supply the tools your employees need to succeed. Every person and employee has a different work style. Some are best given little instructions and others need a detailed description of how to best accomplish their job. A leaders job is to give these employees the tools they need to succeed. If your employee is best left on their own, do so. If they thrive…
May is graduation season, and high school seniors across the country are getting ready to move into their college years. It’s very common in the US to pick a major early on and then stick with it all the way through college. At the end, students graduate with a specialized degree in business, medicine, graphic design, or some other chosen field. Specializing in one field…
Employees who are engaged in their work are committed to their companies and go above and beyond their requirements. People want to have satisfaction, support, and be recognized for their work. They want to feel that what they do matters and feel a sense of pride in their job. So that brings the question: What should leaders do to create these engaged employee? Employee engagement…
One of the biggest new trends in leadership is called servant leadership. Servant leadership is a hot topic for everyone from restaurant managers to paid public speakers. But what is servant leadership? Traditional leadership includes people who: See leadership as a higher role or ranking Use their power to control others Show success through output Constantly speak over employees Have an obvious sense of self…
As an entrepreneur or business leader, you have your goals set for the direction of the company. You probably also have a game plan that you’ve shared with your employees, those hardworking people you depend on every day to get things done. As long as things are moving along, it’s smooth sailing. But what happens when something unexpected comes along? How do you keep people…
Garen Armstrong has observed that the biggest employment trend of the year is “The Great Resignation.” People are changing their jobs left and right. Data shows that people are resigning at an unprecedented rate and that rate increases every month. Unfortunately, it looks like that trend isn’t going to change. The pandemic has exposed a lot of flaws in the traditional view of work life…