Garen Armstrong has observed that the biggest employment trend of the year is “The Great Resignation.” People are changing their jobs left and right. Data shows that people are resigning at an unprecedented rate and that rate increases every month. Unfortunately, it looks like that trend isn’t going to change. The pandemic has exposed a lot of flaws in the traditional view of work life…
In February, I had the opportunity to talk to 7,000 conference attendees at Win the Storm, the nation’s largest roofing, restoration, and solar conference in Dallas, TX. Since I’d also just been recognized as a Comeback Kid (an award that goes to roofing contractors who have rebuilt their businesses after experiencing extreme setbacks or hardships), I decided to tell the audience a little about my…
The most successful businesses have changed the trajectory of their futures because of the mindset they have adopted. Garen Armstrong has adopted such a mindset in order to grow in his business and now he is experiencing benefits not only financially but also personally. Here are some of the most important characteristics of a growth mindset and how implementing them will benefit you and your…
When you made the decision to start your business, how many people did you have on your team? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably had only one: yourself. If you were lucky, you might also have had supportive partners (aka a spouse, children, parents, and friends) who cheered you on from the sidelines. If the stars really lined up for you, you were able…
Leaders lead in business and life. Most of the leadership qualities transfer from one to another. But the distinctiveness of successful leaders and entrepreneurs is that they spend more time helping others understand their concepts. They inspire others through education, example, and leadership. They also serve as role models who provide encouragement and support to their team members. A good example is a leader, and…
The start of a new year brings myriad opportunities for personal and professional growth to those who are willing to take action. Many successful entrepreneurs take the first month of the year to set goals and plan the company’s trajectory, knowing that no one can hit the target if it doesn’t exist or they don’t know where it is. Setting goals and communicating them to…
If you’re an entrepreneur, you probably have a great understanding of the value of branding for your company or product. But what about building a brand for you as an individual? While the former is vital to your success, one could argue that your personal brand is equally important. If you find yourself in a crowded, competitive market, a strong personal brand may be just…
When you own a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily details of delivering your product or service. In an effort to provide the best customer experience, you may find yourself pitching here, there, and everywhere to help out, move things along, and get the job done. That’s all well and good as long as you have the time for that. But…
Small business owners are notorious for being so busy focusing on their business that they neglect themselves. After all, keeping a business profitable is no small task, and it can often require unlimited time and attention, especially in the beginning stages. But as the business owner, you bring a huge amount of value to the table and play an extremely important role. As your business…
Everyone has a definition of success they strive to achieve. The people you look up to and consider to have achieved success probably don’t have more potential than you do, so what is it that really contributes to becoming successful? Well, the reality is that how you do something is how you do everything; meaning, even the little habits you develop will either pave your…
Many people go to work every day because they have to, not because they want to. They have to pay the bills. They have to earn a living. These people don’t enjoy what they do. Or maybe they like it okay — they don’t hate it — but it doesn’t generate excitement and enthusiasm in them. Maybe it’s the job that’s boring. Maybe they’re not…
Leader may appear as superhumans, but they aren’t. They’re human just like everyone else and they have a lot on their plates. Here is a list of eight reminders to re-center and re-focus on the things that will keep your organization moving in the right direction. 1. Anticipate problems When things seem to be going really well, it’s easy to overlook potential issues that may…
I’ve long been a big believer in giving back to the community. I think it’s a good idea to help others who need help, contributing to the city that has been so good to my family, my business, and me. I make reinvesting in the Kansas City community a priority. Here are just a few of the reasons why I do this. Builds Stronger Relationships…
Myths are a comfortable way to explain the seemingly unexplainable. So it makes sense that we would depend on them to help us in our leadership journeys. But when we depend on myths to interpret a complex concept like leadership, we fall into an easy trap that fails to serve those we lead well. Things like myths, tradition, legends, and folklore can easily become our…
Last year was rough for business owners. No matter whom you ask, regardless of the size of the business, you’ll get the same answer: “We didn’t see that coming.” Similar to what Dave Ramsey teaches individuals about having an emergency fund in place, business owners should also run their businesses in a way that allows them to weather unexpected storms. Many companies are subject to…
Spring is finally here. With flowers and trees budding all around us, I thought maybe it was time to talk a little bit about growing things, specifically, how to grow a business. During my journey over the past five years, I’ve been able to grow my roofing business significantly in spite of what some might think of as major setbacks. Any of you can do…
Having good leaders at the helm of a team is always essential for success. Without strong leaders, businesses, ideas, organizations, and efforts lack direction. More often than not, the worthiness of leaders is assessed according to their skills, training, education, and experience. In reality, however, the attributes and characteristics that lend the most towards effectiveness aren’t always determined by these factors alone. Being highly educated…
I’ve been in sales for a long time. I’ve seen trends come and go and come back again. It’s always interesting to watch old ideas become new again. Since we’re still close to the beginning of this year, I thought I’d recap a few of the top sales trends for 2021. Perhaps you have a special method of getting past gatekeepers to reach the decision…