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Ideas Don't Work Unless You Do

When I first interviewed in the building where I now work, I could not help but notice the inspirational quotes that stood out on the walls, in the halls, and in every meeting room – including the room where I sat, resume in hand. One poster caught my eye: “Ideas don’t work unless you do.” […]

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There's Nothing Wrong with Being Small

“There’s nothing wrong with being small. You can do big things with a small team.” Jason Fried, founder of 37signals (who you might know better by their current company name, Basecamp) said this. I’m not sure when he said this or to whom, but I am sure of what he meant. First, a little background: […]

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Is My Effort Worth Someone Else’s Sacrifice?

Recently, I attended a service-learning workshop. Now, I know what you might be thinking. You’re thinking that I’m going to tell you to volunteer, volunteer, and volunteer some more! Well, I’m not. And actually, that is what I was expecting to hear as well. However, I was delighted to learn that this particular workshop wasn’t […]

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The Juice is Worth the Squeeze

I recently sold to a customer who hadn’t purchased from us before. I’m sure this happens daily at your business or shop, and, believe me, it does here, too, but this sale was different. Way Back in March… A shop owner hopped on our website and started an Olark chat (read as: one of those […]

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Blood, Sweat, and Trans.

If you ask me, Vince Lombardi was a first class salesman.  During his time as an NFL coach, he sold his coaching methods and knowledge to hundreds of professional football players and owners (fans). His quotes are famous, so I’m sure you’ll recognize this one: “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard […]

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Graduation Tips Aren’t Just for the Class of 2013

The sun is shining. The flowers are blooming. And graduation season is in full swing. Statistically, 16 percent of 2013 graduates have jobs waiting for them. And, with a better employment outlook than there has been in the last 4 years, preparing to enter the workforce seems to be on everyone’s minds. Whether it’s your […]

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