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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
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The Man (or Woman) Who Knew Too Much
Most businesses need salespeople. Most salespeople need to know what they are selling. This leaves many owners on the proverbial horns of a dilemma. Should they hire a great salesperson and teach him the business, or should they take someone who … Continue reading
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Performance Reviews- Best Practices
Performance reviews are a pain. In my nearly 40 years in business they have always generated the same complaints. Managers hate to do them. As a consequence, they are frequently over due. They provide the employee with little information on … Continue reading
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Good advice for small businesses that are growing at an exponential pace. Communication with employees is essential. You pointed out a fair structure to guide that communication.
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Who are the Real Business Performers?
A business owner told me a story the other day… “After I was in business a few years, a large corporation made me a terrific offer to come work for them. I left my company in the hands of my … Continue reading
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John, well stated. You have captured the blueprint of most large corporations who hire managers with advanced degrees and book knowledge, who then manage teams of support staff or support suppliers that do the work. Change for the sake of change in support staff and suppliers is the largest erosion of corporate success which continues plague our American corporations.
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Profits and Savings aren’t the Same Thing
How much profit will you make this year? If you are like many business owners, the answer is “We’ll see.” They consider profit to be the amount left over after all of the business expenses are paid. That’s an accounting … Continue reading
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The Third Factor- A Third Eye?
For several years my writing and speaking has focused on two factors that are indispensable for entrepreneurs; creativity and tenacity. Creativity is the drive that not only makes entrepreneurs see opportunities, but also makes them consider every problem or challenge … Continue reading
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What a great post! I’m currently working with an entrepreneur who listens to everyone but herself. I can’t seem to make her understand that, while it’s great to seek advice and suggestions, you can’t always listen to everything everyone says.
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Thanks Bobbi. All too often a business owner tries to do everything that might work. The third eye is developed by creating both a personal vision (“What do I want my life to look like when my company is successful?”) and a company vision. Take a look at the Simon Sinek video at TED.com
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Great Tips, thanks for sharing with us. Especially the way you put together notes on third eye makes sense and in closing you were talking about religion, which brought many memories, where GOD has opened his third eye (my parents used to tell lot of mytholigical stories). Once again thanks for sharing.
John,
As a sales and marketing manager for 30+ years, I couldn’t agree more with your insight. It’s far more important to hire a “salesman” and let him sell than to move a technician or even a marketing person into a sales position. I’ve learned the hard way!
While it’s often good to have the experience of walking a mile in another’s shoes, the sales to manufacturing doesn’t work, just as the manufacturer to sales wouldn’t work either.
Thanks, Gerald