Irritated? Cut into the Why
Because I don’t find it acceptable to feel like snapping at my clients, I had to assess what was going on in my mind and heart.
April 4, 2022
Category: Value
Value is one of the most important concepts when it comes to work. Producing clear value allows you to produce profit for yourself and your client. Below are some thoughts on creating value and charging for it from our decades of experience.
Real vs. Fake Grenadine
Every industry has constants that seem like a given, but if you keep your eyes open, you might find everyone has been buying the fake version.
August 31, 2021
The Rise and Fall of Beanie Babies
How could a few cents of fabric and beans become such a crazy marketplace?
August 16, 2021
What is the real price?
Have you ever tried to buy a home in a competitive real estate market? The prices seem to rise infinitely with little to ground them
July 30, 2021
How Much is a Counterfeit Dollar Worth?
Trust is the driver of value – even with our real currency. If I went and cut out a rectangular piece of paper and wrote $100, it is just as valuable as the real deal as long as everyone who will ever exchange it plays along.
June 22, 2021
Why You’ll Regret Charging Low Prices
If you are a hard worker, it doesn’t matter how much you charge; you will work diligently and get the job done. In my experience,
June 16, 2021
Do you know how to win at work and in life?
What is a clear win for you? It is essential to define what a win looks like for a new client, job, or hobby.
June 7, 2021
3 Ways Hourly Billing Undervalues Excellence
Do these statements ring true?
The better you get at a task, the less money you should make.
Work harder, not smarter.
May 12, 2021
Help! My Grape Juice is Putrid
One person can’t stand fermented grapes, and yet someone else is willing to pay the price for a house for a bottle of it.
April 20, 2021
A Lesson from the Fake Old West – McLintock
The 1963 movie McLintock starring John Wayne is a Comedic Western with some of my favorite lines in an old western movie. One exchange always
March 24, 2021
Context Is Everything – Why No One Cares to Steal Your Trash Bins
What would happen if you put a good-quality dining room table on the curb at your house? If your neighborhood is anything like mine, it
March 2, 2021