In the grand scheme of my life seemingly moments ago, I left my decade-long career in education to embark on the kooky ship of remanufactured transmissions with a spot on a marketing team. Few were surprised by the career change, but none were more buffaloed than I at the industry I found myself in. Transmissions? […]
Read MoreA former boss of mine once said, “Working with Girl Wonder is easy. You just have to be polite. If you need her help, be kind. If you are rude or mean, though, you will get nothing accomplished.” This little insight into how I work has stayed with me for years. It’s something I think […]
Read More2016 has come and gone. Was it an amazing year for you? If so, you probably achieved at least some of your objectives. If not, I’m guessing you don’t think it was a great year and you probably have a bunch of reasons (read: excuses) for failing yourself. The start of this new year is […]
Read MoreAs 2016 nears its end, it’s common to start to reflect on the previous year: the good, the bad, the ugly, the stuff that made us smile, the stuff that we want to close our eyes and forget. In the shop, you might be cleaning up invoices, doing inventory of the parts you have and […]
Read More“It’s that time of year again,” I thought to myself, the tradition of holiday decorating once again upon us. As I pulled the Christmas decorations out for the holidays in place of my stepdad who recently has had some health trouble, I came across something special. At the bottom of one of the boxes of […]
Read MoreI am a big fan of anything nostalgic. This includes lame corporate training videos. You know the kind: weird, cheesy, out-of-date, and circa 1990. Recently, I stumbled upon this gem from Blockbuster Video. I decided to watch it for a laugh, but holy cow did this training video actually have some pretty great sales advice. (Need […]
Read MoreI recently had the chance to attend a seminar called “Understanding How Emotions Drive Purchasing Decisions.” I have to admit while selling, I don’t give much thought to how the customer “feels” about a purchase. Of course, I want them to be happy with my service and the quality of our products, but how do […]
Read MoreYou don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the drama and history packed into a Cubs vs. Indians World Series. Many people tuned in, hopping on the bandwagon for the conclusion of a 108-year championship drought, and were treated to one of the best series in baseball’s long and storied history. Game 7 […]
Read MoreBusiness connections: you’ve made them at some point in time throughout your career. You’ve had your good, your better, and your best ones. Remember how great it felt when you achieved what you set out to accomplish together? However, what might not be as fresh in your mind is what it took to get you […]
Read MoreThe coolness in the air, the feel of dried leaves curled beneath your toes, and the fog of breath dancing on the tip of your nose as you exhale can only mean one thing: muskie fishing. Surprised? Me, too. Just a few years ago, I probably would have answered with, “Pumpkin Spice Lattes!” But in […]
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