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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
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“We’ll Just Agree to Disagree”
A CEO was having a discussion with one of his top executives a few weeks ago. He felt strongly that the executive needed to take a certain course of action as soon as possible. The Vice President explained that the … Continue reading
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Dirty Laundry and Taming the Media
The longer this virus goes on, the more I am reminded of Don Henley’s 1982 song “Dirty Laundry.” A friend and his wife declined an invitation to come over for a glass of wine (OK, maybe a bottle) on the … Continue reading
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100% accurate observation, John. Well written.
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You hit the nail on the head! Fast money and power lead while respect and common sense are kicked to the curb.
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Hi John
An external perspective …Your media is broken because your system is broken – just 2 parties who are constantly in campaign mode – from election to mid-terms to next election have over the decades created an Us versus Them culture in everything that is powered by he who has the most money – its black or white, red or blue and any debates starts with “but what about their …….”. The best media in the world is public media, strongly supported by the tax payer, but independent of the party on power. The only place I get any news on the USA is now from NPR, our own CBC or the BBC – (occasionally The Economist). Fox and CNN are not media outlets – they are mouthpieces for either red or blue. The only other place in the world where Sean Hannity would get the power he has, is in a 3rd world country. -
John – your column is well done, such alienation, not seeing each other’s points of views. I’ve never had it come into business discussions so much, it’s challenging each side’s core values. Malcolm is spot on about our political system and news outlets (although I’d contrast Fox with MSNBC, CNN being the middle spot), but he might be surprised to learn that the right believes NPR is just another Democratic Party mouthpiece – they boycott it.
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Don\’t get me wrong but Covid-19 has been good for my business, yet I still write to complain because of the absolute and complete devastation I am witnessing of our State and National economies, our individual rights, our freedoms, our wealth and our happiness.
In Texas, more than 11,000 people died from flu and its complications during the 2017-18 flu season, including 16 children, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said.
As of today in Texas, 2,220 people, 75% of whom were living in Nursing homes with the highest demographic of over the age of 80, have died of Covid-19 related illnesses. No children under 19 have died as of this writing.
So why now? Why is this a big deal when the 17-18 non pandemic flu season killed so many more?
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Help Your Friends, Not Your Competitors’
I hear it all too often. “A customer just called us for a quote. They have always done business with our competitor. We’re going to give them our best deal, and see if we can take their business.” Before you … Continue reading
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Brilliant. Great summary of the possible reasons and excellently explained reasons why you don’t jump at every chance to bid or propose.
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Extreme Democracy
Last week the British government announced that it was naming their new scientific research ship the RSS Sir David Attenborough, acting counter to the people’s selection of “Boaty McBoatface,” despite that name being an overwhelming 3:1 favorite over the next closest choice. … Continue reading
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Great post. Furthering this conversation, I highly recommended Dan Kennedys book: No B.S. Ruthless Management of People & Profits…..a word of warning you will need some thick skin, some honest self evaluation, and Clarity to really appreciate the valuable lessons taught in this book.
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Here, here! (with respect to our British forebearers).
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Well said. True freedom comes when we are obedient and submit to something greater than ourselves. Human are funny animal in search of transcendental joy yet they typically look for it in “things” and fleeting pleasures.
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Very well said. Not all are qualified to lead and thus should be grateful to those that are!
Tongue-in-cheek or not, this is a good follow on to your comments about, “Today is the First Day of Your Exit-Planned or Not.”
Excellent list, John. All too true and need to be considered. With planning there are alternatives to every one.