If You Want To Grow, You Need To Go

My Dad has this saying when you are thinking about sales and expansion, “If you want to grow, go.” This can correlate with pretty much anything in business, for example, sales, marketing and global growth. If you want to close a deal with a big customer, go, visit...

The Closest to the Customer Wins

I am just returning from the International Franchise Association conference in Las Vegas and I couldn’t be more energized to take on the rest of the year! There are so many things going on in franchising and generally in the world that I can’t help but be optimistic...
Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership

As a leader, your greatest weapon is leading by example. Do your employees see you come in early, stay late, and work hard? Are you beyond reproach in your work ethic and your passion? These are all important in leading a team, but one piece that gets missed is...
Hitting it Out of the Park at Trade Shows

Hitting it Out of the Park at Trade Shows

For many business owners and employees, industry and trade shows are just a part of the life that they live. Travel, hotels, nights alone, etc. are all things that put mileage on each of us. But, if worked right, trade shows can have an immensely positive impact on...
Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning

Being a Florida native, hurricanes are not an uncommon thing. I have lived through many hurricanes and have been affected by what they can do to disrupt the world around us, including the business world. Having an emergency plan for your life and business is a must...
Conversational Tips and Tricks

Conversational Tips and Tricks

Speaking with people is not something that is hard for me; in fact, the hard part is to stop talking in many cases! However, I know this is not the case for many – to the point where some people even dread having to hold a conversation. Although it comes...