Painting Your Success- Part 4
Ivan Turner brings this four-part series to a conclusion with a well illustrated summary. Whether you are an experienced or very new business owner, YOU are responsible for painting success in your work.
SFS Instructor’s Blog
The SFS / VAST team of Jeff Cutshall, Chuck Violand, Bill Yeadon and Steve Toburen share their insights into the best business practices and how you can make it alone in the Cleaning and Restoration Industry.
The Three A’s – Part 3: Affability
Are you nice to your customers? Who isn’t? But are you affable? In the speed of today’s business world being pleasant, friendly or sociable is a luxury many business owners feel that they just can’t afford. Chuck reviews why cleaners and restorers need a little bit of “bedside manner”.
Painting Your Success- Part 3
Here are three examples of well-known successful visionaries that overcame initial self-doubt.
Painting Your Success- Part 2
As you reach for success, you must defeat the inner Critic that wants to control your mental palette of choices. It is time to prepare yourself mentally for success!
The Three A’s – Part 2: Accessibility
If you are in Emergency Disaster Restoration 24-7 “accessibility” is a no-brainer. But what about the average cleaner? Who should he or she be accessible to? Chuck adjusts our Customer’s Eyeglasses…
Painting Your Success- Part 1
Every day you wake up with a choice- will you create something totally original or just keep following the crowd?
The Three “A’s” – #1 Ability
Chuck Violand is sure you know HOW to perform the work you offer. The real question is, how can you communicate your expertise to your customers? Check out these recommendations.
The Real “Secret” to Marketing
Bill Yeadon typed the word “secrets” into Amazon.com and received 168,876 hits. This made him wonder: “Are there really any ‘secrets’ in marketing?”
Are you “naturally curious”?
Guest contributor Ivan Turner weighs in with reflections on a dangerous proverb…
The Story of Smith and Jones
Chuck Violand explains what you can learn from a corporate struggle within one of America’s largest corporations.
Don’t disrespect “followership”- Part 2
“Followership” plays an important role in being an effective leader. Chuck Violand shares three more suggestions to help you develop your followership skills.
Don’t disrespect “followership”- Part 1
While leadership is all the rage, Chuck Violand thinks it’s time to build a case for followership. After all, following is a critical component of being an effective leader.
I STILL don’t have a web site- HELP!
A veteran successful Sacramento cleaner confesses that he still hasn’t jumped on the Internet marketing band wagon. Steve suggests he keep on doing what he does best- and let the experts do their job!
Management lessons from the USS Benfold
Ask yourself these three questions every time you become frustrated in your business. Then apply your answers for positive change in your company.
“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!