Answer number one to the above question is fear. Most people fear the what ifs, the unknown, therefore failure is eminent because they never even begin the race. I’ve read a lot about this and much of it makes this sound like a simple hurdle…and it is not! Overcoming fear is … [Read more...]
When WE is Better Than ONE
I definitely believe in the power of ONE whole-heartedly; ONE idea, ONE person, ONE action and what can come from that. Often times it is ONE spark that ignites a movement or ONE person that has a vision and follows it through to greatness. As an entrepreneur I have often relied … [Read more...]
California’s Lack of Efficiency
As the owner of a painting business in the state of California, I’ve had to deal with numerous inefficiencies on behalf of state, county, and city governments. One of the funnier ones (actually not funny at all) is that I need to get a business license in each and every city in … [Read more...]
Random Social Media Thoughts
I’ve had a few additional opinions on social media that I will share here because this is my blog and I can do that. First is automating your social media, I am not a fan of any auto anything. It takes away from the point of social media. I can set up an auto conversation with a … [Read more...]
Check Your Ego At The Door
After going to the annual Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce dinner this past weekend, I was reminded of my ongoing struggle with certain types of people. The types of people I’m referring to are those that find it useful to carry a large ego. When people feel the need to tell you … [Read more...]
The Real Reasons There’s Been A Decline In Quality
I was reading an article in Deco Magazine, which I believe is through the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America), which I use to be a member of (one of the businesses I own is a painting company). The article was talking about the decline of craftsmanship and … [Read more...]
Why Perfect Is Stupid
Perfect doesn’t exist, let go- perfect is a utopian bullshit place that many of us strive for but nobody ever arrives at. What I have learned in my experience is that the longer you strive for perfect, in anything you do, the longer it will take you to move forward. See, I … [Read more...]
Building Competition VS. Building Community
In business we have a choice between building competition or building community. In regards to competition, I do believe it’s healthy and it keeps everyone on their toes so to speak. On the other hand, if you choose not to compete with another business that does similar things, … [Read more...]