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.
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Add “Technician Accountability” with Job Site Inspections
All too often your front line employees can create their “own little kingdoms” by not consistently following company procedures. Tactfully add “Employee Accountability” with this week’s QuickTIP …
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.
Collection strategies on past due accounts?
6 recommendations to motivate your office staff and get those collections made now!
So do you play “second fiddle”? – Part 2
Business leaders work best with second fiddles who have a deep inner strength and confidence and who feel secure in their position. Second fiddles are much appreciated!
Strategies for Success Seminar- April, 2014 (Jon-Don Dallas, TX)
SFS is hard to put in words. It felt like I was drinking from a “fire hose of helpful information!” … “Overwhelming” in the best possible way.
Are your managers trapped in the middle? – Part 2
Each employee in any organization can have only one boss . In start-up companies or very small businesses that line of authority is pretty clear – but as the business grows (and managers or supervisors are added) those lines can quickly become blurred.
Are your managers trapped in the middle? – Part 1
In this two part series we’ll review how some entrepreneurs trip up their organizations by mishandling management relationships within their companies. Then we’ll discuss how to avoid these stumbling blocks.
Stop “flogging” your best employees (Part 2)
To help you avoid inadvertently “flogging” the employees who pull the hardest in your company, here are a few questions to ask yourself.
Are you “flogging” your best employees? (Part 1)
Do you long for an employee who can “do it all”? Don’t be too hasty. Chuck reminds us that loading people up can backfire big time!
“I was getting stress issues!”
A successful Oregon cleaning and restoration entrepreneur is empowering his project managers and other employees. Now they will be more fulfilled while the owner can focus on what he does best.
Employee trouble in paradise…
Business is rocking … yet the office environment has this entrepreneur on his knees looking for how to bring peace to the valley.
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.
SFS Seminar- February, 2012 (Atlanta, GA)
“Following these instructions I will be making more money immediately, in the long-term and for life! Absolutely brilliant. I really appreciate everyone’s hard work. The food was amazing. Thank you to everyone at Jon-Don for giving me an incredible week and changing me for both work and for life.”