Category Archives: business development

There’s More Business Coming – You Can “Count” On It

AP Photo/Sesame Workshop, Gil Vaknin

Did you know that Jerry Nelson, voice of Sesame Street’s Count Von Count, died last week. Many of us might have learned our numbers from “The Count” or listened in from the kitchen as our kids counted along with the characters on the happiest street in the world.  In honor of the late Jerry Nelson, here’s…

A Reason for the Season? The 12 Touches of Christmas

This isn’t about “five golden rings” or “seven swans a swimming.” Today, we’re not talking about “lords a leapin’” or “maids a milking.” I want to talk about some realistic, doable reasons to contact your clients, customers or friends and family. This doesn’t need to start on the 12th of December. Heck, it could start…

Why "No" Can Be a Very Good Word to Hear

Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning. “Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really. Double your rate…

Setting Sail for Success on Columbus Day

Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning. In honor of Columbus Day, I felt a quote from the man credited with discovering America would be…

Bring Home a Winner

Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning. Are You Ready for the Big Finish? In a long season, game, event or fiscal year, the actions…

Pencil Yourself In for Success

Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning.   “There are two patron saints to whom I have tremendous devotion: a sheet of paper and…

Dive In

I enjoyed a relaxing evening at our pool last night. I had taught in the morning and then attended a class in the afternoon before driving back to Columbus, so it was a welcome respite from a long day to sit back, enjoy a cold drink and have pizza with the family and then watch the…

Why Wait?

Monday Morning Match is a quick post – maybe a quote, inspirational story or idea – intended to spark some motivation inside each of you so your week gets off to a fantastic start on Monday morning. It’s been a while since my last post. In fact, I didn’t even make an effort last week….