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Chuck Violand

Chuck has been a part of the Strategies for Success team right from the beginning in 1996 with his focus on financials and employee management in growing businesses. Through his consultancy – Violand Management Associates (VMA) – Chuck and his team devote themselves to helping service company owners. More about Chuck.

“Hiring blind” can be a good thing

by Chuck Violand

Most people depend too much on their sight – judging how a person looks to determine whether they fit the need. Here’s how you can be more objective when measuring job candidates.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, employee development, employee profile, employees, first impression, hiring, hiring interview, relationships Leave a comment

Affluenza … no one is immune! – Part 3

by Chuck Violand

As our companies grow, or as we rise through the ranks in our business, it’s easy to forget what it’s like to be one of the “workers.”

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags attitude, carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, complacency, entitlement, owner accountability Leave a comment

Affluenza … where does it start? – Part 2

by Chuck Violand

As ridiculous as this might sound, handling finances and financial success is a learned skill.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, discipline, finances, leadership, owner accountability, success in carpet cleaning industry Leave a comment

Affluenza … are you infected? – Part 1

by Chuck Violand

The virus to which I’m referring is still alive, well and thriving in far too many companies.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning techncian, complacency, infrastructure, management, personal success, success, wealth Leave a comment

Mind YOUR business

by Chuck Violand

Most of us have an over-active need for the approval of others. In the process, we let other people or things get in the way of what we could (and should) be. Even worse, we don’t achieve what we personally want out of life.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, cleaning business owner, core beliefs, lifestyle analysis, management, owner accountability, personal success, success Leave a comment

David Pollay’s “The Law of the Garbage Truck”

by Chuck Violand

Please see David Pollay’s excellent book “The Law of the Garbage Truck”

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Alpha talk

by Chuck Violand

There’s an epidemic of Beta Talk in business today and I think it’s hurting rather than helping.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning marketing, communication, marketing Leave a comment

Never give in! – Part 2

by Chuck Violand

Reminding yourself of Sir Winston’s words to “Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never…” might help sustain you through the rough patches that are a natural part of every cleaning and restoration business.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, Endurance, Focus, goals, leadership, management, shared vision, starting out, the big picture Leave a comment

Never give in! – Part 1

by Chuck Violand

How to work through adversity and stay on the path to success and sustained growth

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, Endurance, entrepreneurs, Focus, goals, leadership, management, motivation, personal success Leave a comment

So are we done with “belching at the table”? – Part 5

by Chuck Violand

Yes, there are significant emotional and financial rewards that come along with the CEO title. However, there are also pitfalls to be avoided.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags arrogance, carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, employees, leadership, management, owner accountability, personal success, respect, training Leave a comment

Brave enough to “belch at the table”? – Part 4

by Chuck Violand

Are you continuing to develop your own skills to help you keep up with an ever changing workplace? OR have you started to coast?

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, employees, leadership, management, owner accountability, personal development for carpet cleaners, personal success, respect, training Leave a comment

Are your employee’s “belches” growing? – Part 3

by Chuck Violand

One of a CEO’s main responsibilities is to “grow their people”. How is this done?

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning financials, carpet cleaning technician, employees, exit interview, leadership, management, owner accountability, respect, training Leave a comment

Do your employees need to “belch at the table”? – Part 2

by Chuck Violand

“Holding yourself accountable” by answering some uncomfortable (and very soul-searching) questions will make a huge difference in your business… and your life!

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning financials, carpet cleaning technician, employees, exit interview, leadership, management, owner accountability, respect Leave a comment

Are your employees willing to “belch at the table”? – Part 1

by Chuck Violand

You as the owner or manager in your company simply can’t count on the people around you to hold you accountable!

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags accountability, carpet cleaning business growth, carpet cleaning technician, leadership, management, owner accountability, respect Leave a comment

Are you loved?

by Chuck Violand

In the grand scheme of things all business challenges and issues (even as overwhelming as they may feel at the time) pale in comparison to the loss of love or to debilitating health.

Categories SFS Instructor’s Blog Tags carpet cleaning technician, family safety, fear of the future, future, health, management, personal success Leave a comment
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