Everyone wants to grow. No one wants to go backward, stagnate, settle. It may happen, but not because we want that. Then why do some people grow more than others? Is it just pure ability, genetics, environment? Maybe. It’s hard to say. But, for me, there is one characteristic that stands out more than others.More
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My first business was a complete failure
Featured pic above by Billy, I think, of my business partner and me at our first photo shoot. We had no idea what we were doing. What is that look on my face? Grand dreams of selling luxury t-shirts swirled in my mind, as I schlepped through Bedford Stuyvesant, the Brooklyn neighborhood in which Jay-Z…More
The heart of business
At the heart of every business are relationships. In my industry of technology services, this is especially true. We have to meet with the potential client, get to know them, ask them questions, wine and dine them, pay for the meal, all as we gaze in their eyes and make them feel loved. I call…More
Do this to become the person you want to be
We become like the people with whom we surround ourselves. We are social creatures and can be influenced. We are more easily influenced than we think. I am. Who do you want to be? Do you have dreams? Aspire to something greater? You can achieve it.More
Want to make the most of your time? Do this.
I used to think time was an abundant resource, almost limitless. Then I did this.More
When facing grave uncertainty, how do you survive?
Starting my business was easy. Then, I almost went bankrupt.More
Want to make a better first impression? Do this.
This morning I had a meeting at 9:05 AM. That wasn’t the problem.More
One of the most important questions in business
Small business owners often spend most of their time trying to survive. Here is an article that helps you think through how to pull out of the day-to-day and reassess your goals. More
When you love work and family
There are days when I just want to be a stay at home dad. Yesterday was one of them.More
A secret for surviving in business
This week I was on a radio show. And I started wondering how the radio business works. I knew that it sold ads and branded content, but I didn’t know how they could be surviving in the age of digital media.More