Paging Vince Lombardi
What can you learn from the man many consider to be the greatest coach? It may not be blocking and tackling but is just as important in your game plan.
Focus
Leaving a void on the truck …
When the boss decides to start working on the business instead of on the truck, this leaves a gaping hole … Such are the pains of success!! Steve offers his insights.
Never give in! – Part 2
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.
Never give in! – Part 1
How to work through adversity and stay on the path to success and sustained growth
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VIII
When we fail to hold ourselves accountable, we turn to blaming outside forces for our situation. And yes, blaming others is when we unknowingly commit ourselves to our very own Groundhog Day.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VII (Discipline)
We’ve discussed the first two sub-categories of discipline: 1) The ability to execute and 2) to hold yourself accountable. Now let’s finish up with this last characteristic – the ability to get out of our own way!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part IV (Focus)
Owners that constantly change direction and don’t follow through on any of the plans get the company in trouble.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part II (Focus)
In today’s business environment it’s hard to focus on business objectives that extend beyond the next twelve months. However this FOCUS is not optional …
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part I
Groundhog Day is a funny movie worth watching, but I must admit it would seem even funnier if it didn’t sound so much like life inside some small businesses
Alignment and Execution – Part 3
Chuck illustrates the importance of Alignment and Excecution with real world examples.
Alignment and Execution – Part 2
“Alignment” and “Execution”. How do these two terms relate to your cleaning or restoration business?
Alignment and Execution: Are you an “aligned” gazelle? (Part 1)
To succeed in business you don’t have to be the best at what you do, have the fanciest advertising or even have to be faster than your competition. What do you need then … ?
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 4
Successful companies, as well as business owners, recognize what their strengths are. Not only that, but they also recognize what makes them strong.
Will you “focus” on your people?
Chuck Violand asks some uncomfortable questions about misplaced loyalty to marginal employees. It is time to reflect on your people…
Should I buy a restoration franchise?
Is disaster restoration a good fit for this Tennessee constructor? Steve’s “Who-What-Where-Why-When-How” response lays the groundwork for any business decision you might be pondering.