One reason few people start their own company is that they are afraid of being broke. Or, as Pamela Slim puts it, they are afraid of living in "a van down by the river" (because that is all they can afford). [/featured-image] My ideal path would not be one of...
If you are like me, you often find yourself needing someone else to do work for you. But who do you need? Do you hire a pro who will cost serious cash, hire in someone like an intern, or delegate to someone on your staff? (And by hire I mean pay an outsider to do the...
A frequent question from budding entrepreneurs is: "How do I hire people? And when?" My Answer: When you doing the work is getting in the way of you growing the company, AND when I have the cash to pay. Or when you just cannot stand it anymore! How? My general rule is...
"How do I identify investors so I can start my company?" This is one of the most frequent questions I get from hopeful entrepreneurs. It is often centered on getting VC (venture capital) or angel investments. Here is my short answer! Don't. I have nothing against...
We across the corporate world have read Pamela Slim's open letter to CxOs. In her letter, she is telling those of us in the executive wings how we SHOULD treat our employees. She gives us a good whipping - even calling us oppressive. Yes, we have read it. After our...
I received this email as part of an application to Information Engineering and Management. I thought it so described what others tell me that I would share it with you. Escape From Cubical Quicksand It is 5 by 5 feet wide, 5.5 feet in height and the floor feels like...
We often reflect on the slavery issue our country has struggled to get past. We have books, movies, and even days to remember the struggles. But, as I look around and meet with people I see new forms of slavery in the most prosperous country in the world. Debt - The...
In the barrage of daily questions I get - I think there is more centered about the reverse interview as a means of finding opportunity than any other subject. So, today I thought I would revisit those posts on the reverse interview. The reverse interview was...
How to Find Work You Love on Career Catalyst Radio E. Scott Aronow will air his radio interview with me on Career Catalyst Online Radio. Since it is an online station, the broadcast will be available from now until Scott takes it down. I really enjoyed talking to...
Have you ever wondered what sets apart the winners from the losers? What one key attribute makes the difference? Is it education? Is it money? Are we born with it? I think you know that it is NONE OF THE ABOVE. What about Passion? Other say PASSION is...
You are always being watched. Your character and integrity are being judged. Think about someone being on the news after being caught on video doing something illegal, unethical, or just plain embarrassing by a fellow citizen with a video camera. How would you feel if...
My new book Resumes are Worthless: How to Find the Work You Love and Succeed is now on the market. Check it out!
Yes - resumes are worthless!! When I speak, I often say "resumes are worthless" to the shock of many in an audience -- especially when I am following well-meaning career counselors who just spent 15-20 minutes explaining why your resume needs to be perfect. Why do I...
What is your career goal? Lately, I have been reflecting and reading about this question - and how people answer it. Several things I have read and listened to have been written by people who have ideas and have shared them with others via various forms of...
With Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and so many other websites that offer great potential for reaching clients, it can be hard to choose the best ones for your business. So come to our seminar and learn just what matters–and what doesn’t—in the world of social media for your business
Coming in November Patrick Cash and I will be offering a full day of Internet marketing training! Stay tuned!!!
Do you delegate well? Or do you instead decide, "I will just do it myself." Many of you probably think, "I have no one to delegate to!" Over the past few years, I have delegated MASSIVE amounts of work - even work that is typically MINE to do. I have found...
Ever thought of funding a larger vision with a startup business? At lunch with one of my clients the other day, he shared a vision to do just that. His entrepreneurial venture is not about creating money - but about helping others. He wants to raise enough...