Blog Posts and Articles

SIMPLE RULES OF NEGOTIATION - May 21, 2013 - Posted by Coach Dan at 11:42 pm

There are two things in life, whether you are willing to admit to or not, we do, every day in some way; we sell and we negotiate. You can yell and scream and argue all you want, but, yes Virginia we sell and negotiate something every day. It might be... [Read More]

When Firing Someone Is a GOOD Thing - April 23, 2013 - Posted by Coach Dan at 11:06 am

Firing someone really sucks! It’s just not fun even when the person being fired is a jerk. But sometimes it’s necessary, even critical to the life of your business. I remember the first time that I had to fire someone. It took me an hour. He was a... [Read More]

THE SECRET TO BUSINESS SUCCESS IN TOUGH TIMES: 3 Years Later - April 10, 2013 - Posted by Coach Dan at 9:17 am

Every once in a while I like to review previous blogs to see how my opinion might have changed. I first published a version of this blog in 2010. Nearly three years later the issue is the same and the emotion is the same and I see just as many if not... [Read More]

FACE THE FACTS - March 27, 2013 - Posted by Coach Dan at 9:14 am

There are only a few questions that I believe you should make a habit of asking yourself. “Habit” is the key word here. You must have the discipline to regularly ask yourself the questions that you don’t want to ask yourself because you’re afraid... [Read More]

Riding the Mo Train by John C. Maxwell

(In order to continually grow; improve and provide the best ideas and strategy to my business coaching clients I am constantly searching and researching for the latest information on business and personal development. And, every once in awhile, I come... [Read More]

Mackay: Taking Risks Rarely Ends with Regret!

I have never met anyone who left his or her job – whether fired or voluntarily – who started his or her own business and regretted it. What these people always regret is not having done it sooner. This includes people who eventually failed... [Read More]

STOP CHASING THE WRONG PRIORITIES

(Over the years I have followed the writings of Marshall Goldsmith, particularly those on leadership. I recently came across this article which I feel is very timely. Personally speaking I know how hectic and crazy life can become as an entrepreneur or... [Read More]

THE GOLDEN RULE OF NETWORKING

(One of my all time favorite business authors is Harvey Mackay. His books are filled with solid, street wise information that is the kind of information that is needed in today’s business environment. If you haven’t read Harvey Mackay, start today.... [Read More]

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