10 Steps to a great Spotlight speech

I recently presented suggestions for how to give a 60 second or 1 minute self-introduction speech to some group – whether business people or some other. I mentioned that there are at least three different types of introductory marketing speeches: – a...

Steps to a great 60 second self-introduction speech

Many Chambers of Commerce and other business associations around the country have groups which help other members market products and/or services.  The most common name I’ve seen for these is “Lead Groups”.  They are basically networking groups...

If you build it, they will come

In the movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella is walking through a cornfield when he hears a voice say: “If you build it, he will come.” This line from the script has apparently been misquoted as: “If you build it, they will come.”...

How to fire an unsatisfactory employee

It’s one of the most difficult things to do in running your business (This is a long post, but a good procedure I’ve learned through real life and research.) As the Owner, President, or Manager of a small company, you have many responsibilities. Your...

Vapors

Originally published on Blogspot Sunday, January 31, 2016 Something simple, intriguing, beautiful, and relaxing (better when looked at in a larger window) https://extraordinarywriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vapors.mp4 Maybe we should all take some time out of...