New year, new plan. If you’re getting back to work today, here are the first 5 things I’d do this week: Write down, from scratch, what you know about your customers. Who they are, what they say, where they shop, what they like, what they read, what they believe – and most importantly: what stories they […]
Today is the Day to Make a Difference
I don’t usually post two days in a row – but this is important. I push people a lot to escape the tyranny of “the man” by starting a businesses. Problem is, “the man” is us – right? Whether it’s our 9-5 job or skipping lunch and that extra weekend we need to work to […]
The Right Way To Ask For Help
Many people have wonderful ideas but no clue how to market them. A few people want to build the next Facebook or implement some sort of get-rich-quick scheme, but they’re a rarity. When most people ask for help, it’s because they can identify with you personally and because they’ve identified your skills as the thing they’re missing.
Be Kind, Please Rewind
In a world seemingly stuck in perpetual fast-forward, it’s time we all take a moment to be kind and rewind.
When You Do The Right Thing…
The gray area exists for a reason; everybody thinks they’re in the right, even if they’re not. The only real question is – how much does your community value your input?
From Nick’s Friends: Why Looking Good On Paper Means Jack Shit
I mean, I know I’m a great coach. I have fantastic insight, amazing life experience, and a finely tuned bullshit meter. Of COURSE I’m valuable to Nick’s readers.
Steal Like an Artist
This is the future of creative processes.
Social Media Makes Business Owners Stupid
Like an alzheimer patient oscillating between two Starbucks on opposite corners – we keep on clicking on. And on. And on. Have you tried their Salted Carmel Mocha? It’s delicious. But if you’re in Fort Collins, nothing beats the Honey Vanilla Latte from Cafe Ardour.
Define Winning
There are days as an entrepreneur when you actually loathe the thought of touching a computer. Or picking up a pen and writing an idea down. Or even putting on pants.
Schadenfreude and Getting Sh!t Done – A note to #OWS
Trust me, while I’d have no reservations about chilling in a park all day, working on my laptop – a lot of folks don’t have that kind of time or luxury. Meanwhile, we wish we could do something to help, but we don’t know what – and then we get on with our day while you’re getting zip-cuffed in the park.