This is part three of a three-part series on how to build small business revenue during a recession. 

This series is a follow up to the episode a few weeks ago where I talked about how the recession that everyone has been talking about is already here. And my goal is to show you how you don't have to participate in the recession.

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about mistakes that small business owners tend ...

In the last episode, I covered a few small business lead generation mistakes that, if you eliminate them, you can increase sales and revenue for your company (even in a recession.) This series is a follow-up to the episode a few weeks ago where I talked about how the recession that everyone has been talking about is already here. And my goal is to show you how you don't have to participate in the recession.

These tips...

In the last episode, I covered details about how a huge recession (maybe even depression) is not only imminent, but I believe has already started. I even started the episode by talking about how I usually like to be uplifting and positive, but the topic was so heavy that it is difficult, as a small business owner, to keep positive when we are confronting something so negative. 

The good news about all the negative stuff th...

I usually like to cover topics that are uplifting and positive. But this week, I have to spread the word about something very dier.

If you are a small business owner or know a small business owner, please, please, please forward this episode to as many people as you can.

I'm not trying to be dramatic, but the Department of Labor has just published new rules for overtime payments that are likely to kill most ...

This week I interview a very fun High Impact Leader, Christian Boucousis who is an ex-fighter pilot who now owns a fantastic team building and speaking company called Afterburner. He is a real-life Top Gun. Just like in the movies, Christian's friends and team members call him by his call sign "Boo."

After spending some time with Boo, I'm not sure if the call sign was created as a funny way to scare the...

This is the final episode in our six-part series called Five Steps to Build a Solid Team from the Ground Up. 

So far in the series, we covered steps 1-4 including creating a cohesive vision for your team, building trust, dealing with conflict better, and then, last week, how to build a cooperative team that is synergistic. 

Just to quickly review last week's content, we talked about seven principles to guide ...

This is part five of a six-part series called the Five Steps to Build a Solid Team from the Ground Up. 

In the first few episodes, I discussed the importance of having a solid mission and vision for your organization so that everyone is on the same page. Next, we discussed the importance of building solid trust and developing rapport among team members. Last week, we focused on how conflicts, when handled properly, can cre...

This is part four of a six-part series called the Five Steps to Build a Solid Team from the Ground Up. 

Last week, we discussed how important it is to build trust where your team likes and respects each other. This step is the foundation for building a team culture. If your team doesn't trust each other and doesn't trust management, nothing else that we cover will have any value. This is the foundation.

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This is part three of a six-part series called the Five Steps to Build a Solid Team from the Ground Up. 

Last week, we covered how important it is to create a shared vision and goals for your team. I explained the difference between a corporate vision statement, a corporate mission statement, and corporate values. Each of these has a specific purpose and, if used properly, will help you and your team make better decisions ...

This is part 2 of a six-part series called the Five Steps to Build a Solid Team from the Ground Up.

Last week, I gave you an overview of all five steps. If you recall, I mentioned that this five-step process was like building a skyscraper. Everyone wants to visit the Penthouse once the building is completed. But there is a lot of work along the way to make sure the structure is solid. What we covered last week would be sim...

Today, we are starting a new six-part series called the Five Characteristics of Highly Effective Teams. 

Today, I'm going to give an overview of the entire process. Hopefully, as we cover the different steps, you'll see a lot of resemblance to what you are experiencing within your own office. 

Think of this five-step process like building a skyscraper. Everyone wants to visit the Penthouse once the build...

On today's episode, I'm going to explore the concept of experience being the best teacher. It is true that people learn by doing. We've actually built our coaching practice on that concept. When a good coach helps someone develop a new skill and the person has a success, his or her confidence will grow.

But the concept of experience being the best teacher is also absolutely false. And if you don't unde...

Poor leadership skills can ruin team morale. As a manager, you hold more power than you might think. Obviously, you can hire and fire your subordinates. You can also promote them… or not promote them. You may also have the ability to approve a raise. If not, you at least have the ability to conduct the annual review.

In essence, your leadership skills and moral compass have a direct impact on their career. Even if you treat everyone...