Back in the Saddle and in Hot Pursuit

After a blistering hot and uncomfortable ‘Hot Seat’ interview with our very own Program Director, Andrea Wyatt (they don’t call her Tapatio for nothing)… I’m happy to say I’m back in the saddle and in hot pursuit! This quote just came across as a reminder of something Tapatio extracted from me on the hot seat…

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Travis Spills The Beans… You Choose What To Eat [Replay]

In today’s direct response marketplace, if you want to stand out from your competitors in the mail pile, you MUST stand out above all others to get your package opened so your message can be read and acted upon..… When people receive a piece of mail that obviously contains something unusual in it, they just…

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There Is More To Choosing An Employee Than Meets The Eye

Still trusting your gut when hiring? Have you ever hired someone who turned out to be a poor fit for the job?  If so, you know there is more to choosing an employee than meets the eye. Resumes can’t always be trusted to tell the whole story, and a good interview doesn’t indicate if the…

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Make Your Insurance Quotes Stand Out

People are interesting creatures that make decisions based on a number of external and internal factors. Is there a way to influence these factors in your favor? In an ideal world, customers would get an insurance quote from you and only you. But as you know by now, “ideal” is one of the last words you…

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Bring Your Team Together During Meetings With These 3 Tips

Business meetings are meant to bring people together to make the decisions that may determine the future of your company. Business meetings are supposed to serve as a time for collaboration for the betterment of your business. They aim to bring people together through the process of brainstorming. But too often we find ourselves sitting…

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3 Techniques You Should Use to Become a Better Salesperson

Being a good salesperson has benefits that go beyond just selling at the office. Even if your job title isn’t salesperson, it’s imperative that you polish up on your skills and become a better communicator to win at not only business, but at life as well. Whether you run your own company or are currently…

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The Top Online Tools For Small Businesses

These Resources Can Help You Maximize Efficiency This Year As a small business owner, you likely constantly feel you have too much work and not enough time. Fortunately, technology is increasingly becoming useful for small business owners, and there are a handful of online tools that can help you make the most of your time…

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Perfecting Your Personal Brand

What You Need To Know About Personal Branding In an increasingly connected world, branding yourself well can feel like one of the most important things you can do for professional success. You want the people in your network to know who you are, what you do, and why you are the best at it. Creating…

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The First-Time Business Owner’s Guide To Success

Boost Your Business Success With These Tips If you are about to set foot on the path of entrepreneurship, knowing how to guide your first steps will be crucial in helping you succeed. Do not be left wandering without purpose when you start your first business; use this advice for new business owners to set…

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Factors Determining An Employees Stay or Departure

While you may think that how much you pay your employees is what keeps them at your company, there are a variety of other influencing factors that determine their stay, or departure. Gathered are the main factors that determine an employee’s decision to stay at an organization or start job hunting: One of the most…

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