I recently searched online for “Washington Commanders” football jerseys to purchase. As you prepare your jokes, please know that my choice of football teams is a different topic for a different blog, so let’s stay …
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From the beginning of time to mid-2020, if we had an employee not performing their duties well either in productivity, sales stats, or basic work ethic, we as employers let our employees know where their …
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There are two main reasons an automotive repair shop owner decides to work with ATI: either they are not making the profit they should, or they have no freedom. First, we find areas to make …
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It was the first week of January, and the gym was packed. It was hard to get a machine. It was hard to find room to work out! But people were starting their year off …
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It is hard work to find your authentic self, see what you are best at, and discover what brings you great joy in life and business. However, those that can find their authentic self, find …
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Every business strives to fully satisfy its customers due to understanding the number one rule of marketing: loyal customers are the ones who keep our doors open. For loyal customers, there’s no longer an acquisition …
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Are you a “one-hit wonder” who can’t maintain the success you experience? This question reminds me of an encounter I had with “Jim,” a shop owner struggling to find the right technicians. He desperately posted …
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Moving forward in your business takes creativity and ingenuity. Forming an informal group of mentors who can serve as advisors is a brilliant next step toward advancing your vision for yourself and the business. The …
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We’ve all had those moments when we were daydreaming in the shower and fantasizing about a bigger house, a new boat, or a shiny new spouse. (Did you read that right? I think you did!) …
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Everyone looks for a magic solution to take their business to the heights they desire. A magic pill that will make everything run smoothly, providing the results with high profits that you, the owner, have …
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