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“Batting lessons” for business owners- Part 2

“Batting lessons” for business owners- Part 2

Everybody wants to work for a winner. They want to follow someone who steps up and tries new things, even if it means striking out occasionally. You may not hit a home run but you just might get an extra base hit!

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“Batting lessons” for business owners- Part 1

“Batting lessons” for business owners- Part 1

Cleaners and restorers may reason that they avoid costly errors by delaying big decisions. However, Chuck reminds you to evaluate the cost of wasted energy, slowed momentum and lost opportunities by not moving decisively.

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Do you PLAN your marketing?

Do you PLAN your marketing?

Here is a two-page Marketing PLAN Checklist from your SFS team. Now you have something that 92% of your competitors are lacking- a Marketing PLAN!

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Hey Business Owner: “Who’s your boss?”

Hey Business Owner: “Who’s your boss?”

Who’s responsible for planning your time today? Chuck reminds us that what you accomplish each day has a cumulative effect on your business.

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Want to diversify into concrete floor prep?

Want to diversify into concrete floor prep?

Renovating concrete floors can be a HUGE money maker OR a big headache. Our “concrete guy” at Jon-Don, Ryan Donaldson, shares a great pre-inspection Survey Form that will make you big profits in concrete!

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Skills to be a better business owner (Part III)

Skills to be a better business owner (Part III)

Chuck’s wrap-up on being a better business owner. By mastering the executive skill-set you will give yourself a big advantage in leading your company to success.

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3 more “required skills” for entrepreneurs – Part II

3 more “required skills” for entrepreneurs – Part II

Do you have what it takes to build a truly successful cleaning or restoration company? Chuck Violand shares three more essential skills…

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Why can’t customer service always be this easy?

Why can’t customer service always be this easy?

Everyone knows Big Billy has always been addicted to the coffee at Starbucks. Now his latest Starbucks experience has turned him into a raving fan. Future SFS attendees be warned …

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