Industry Experience Vs Successful Experience

Recently, I was speaking with a client, who was looking to hire a salesperson.  The previous hire didn’t work out, and it was time for a change.  I had a fantastic candidate in mind, with years of successful sales experience, and then my client asked me the question:...

Looking For A Solution? Not So Fast…

One of the most difficult decisions a person can go through is the decision for change.  That decision can be both elusive and precarious.  It’s elusive because it can take years of living with a problem before we decide to do something about it.  It can be expensive...

Removing Yourself From A Sea Of Sameness

When you look at what makes some companies thrive while others struggle, the difference can be razor thin. When customers can’t distinguish what makes one company different from another, they are often at the mercy of apathy, or a decision based solely on price. It’s...

“For A Few Dollars More…”

I know we’re beginning the holiday season, but I need to get something off my chest.  So, in the best curmudgeon voice I can muster, let me tell you what really bugs me about this season of shopping. You wander into a store, you cast your doubts aside, and you finally...