Nov 18, 2022 | Observations
Their Problems Are Your Opportunity Let’s say your accounting area is weak. They do their job, but they could be a lot more proactive. Maybe your operations area is that way. Sales could be also. Let’s say there are 15 people on your sales...
Nov 4, 2022 | Observations
Remember that first time, when you stepped from the ramp and onto the plane…and looked down over the gap? That is how many business owners feel now. Many in the executive suites have not been through an increase in interest rates such as the one we are...
Oct 20, 2022 | Observations
The last part of any trip can be the most dangerous, but also the most fruitful. Business owners are people. People can become complacent. Careers and fortunes are made during these transitional times. This is obviously the end of this economic cycle. 2023...
Oct 6, 2022 | Observations
If… …If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’...
Sep 8, 2022 | Observations
JUMP! When flying a plane low on gas, pack more than one parachute. Take one – and bring backups with it – in case the first fails. When working in an economy low on credit, get it from more than one source. This is an environment when bank relationships...
Jun 16, 2022 | Observations
Holidays matter. It’s one of the first things that you learn in the loan business. As there are specific processes, missing a holiday can back up a loan approval 3-4 days. You learn the hard way to check your calendar before making a funding commitment. (Oh, and don’t...
