May 19, 2025 Business Lessons from Classic Rock Anthems Classic rock isn’t just the soundtrack of a generation; it’s a masterclass in business wisdom. Behind the electrifying guitar solos and powerful vocals lie lessons that resonate with entrepreneurs and leaders alike. Let’s dive into some iconic tracks and the business insights they offer. 🎸 “Go Your Own Way” – Fleetwood Mac Lesson: Embrace your unique path. In business, it’s tempting to follow trends or mimic competitors. However, true success often comes from forging your own path, much like Fleetwood Mac did with their distinctive sound. Trust your vision and don’t be afraid to stand out. 🎤 “Don’t Stop Believin’”…
November 16, 2023 Can’t Get Too Much Love! Let’s talk about the “love” between vendors or organizations and their clients or stakeholders. A very sage, savvy and experienced client once said to me that the relationship between a supplier and customer can be likened to a romantic relationship. There is the “woo-ing” phase, whereby the potential vendor “courts” the prospective client. They have many meetings (“dates”) finding out about one another to see if there is a good match. Each party asks questions of the other, hoping to find common ground to continue the relationship. If things progress along well, the prospective client might give the potential vendor…
August 25, 2023 She’s My Favorite Client, She’s My Pride And Joy Stevie Ray Vaughan says: “Well you’ve heard about love givin’ sight to the blind. My baby’s lovin’ cause the sun to shine.” How do you think your clients or customers would react if you treated each of them like they were your pride and joy? Do you think they would refer you to their friends and associates? Would they try to go out of their way to give you more business? Maybe they would call your boss and let him know how well they were treated? If they changed jobs, perhaps they would “take you with them?” Those all sound…