Nov 1, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy, Marketing & Branding
Yesterday, I visited the original Starbucks store in Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. This was the first store set up by founder Howard Schultz back in the 1970s. It’s really small. I mean really tiny. I bet there’s not 1000 square feet. There are no...
Oct 9, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy
Alan Weiss is the author of Million Dollar Consulting® and is the foremost authority on solo practitioner consulting. He’s also a really smart guy and my mentor! I follow his weekly memo that gets sent out on Mondays. Yesterday’s was really good and I want...
Aug 29, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies
I’ve never made a sale on an elevator. All throughout my career, I’ve been told I need an “elevator speech.” You know, that 30-45 seconds that you might spend on an elevator pitching someone as to what you do and how you do it. Enough time to...
Jul 10, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies, Business Strategy
I enjoy watching professional sports on television, not only for the pure enjoyment of the sport, but for the great parallels and lessons it teaches us. Last weekend’s Wimbledon Tennis Championship is an excellent example. In the Women’s Championship match between...
Jul 3, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JONG9X-eSus&w=560&h=315] The final episode of the recent Libby & Dan event for consultants and entrepreneurs in Seattle. © 2012 Dan Weedin. All Rights...
Jun 29, 2012 | Business Continuity Strategies
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrZ26v9EsT4&w=560&h=315] Libby Wagner discusses the concepts that are required to have a successful career as a consultant and entrepreneur. © 2012 Libby Wagner & Dan Weedin. All Rights...
