Category: Ron’s Blog

Here Is Your 5-Minute Week-End Challenge

I was recently staying in a small town I knew very little about. What caught my eye was a community center that had all kinds of information about the town which had historical significance. As

My Eye-Opening Visit To Istanbul

A few years ago I visited my son who was living in Istanbul. Besides visiting my son, I coordinated my trip so I could participate in the only marathon in the world that was on

My First AI Sales Pitch

It had to happen sooner or later, yet this still surprised me. We have all gotten those calls, the ones that start out with a recording. Pretty standard procedures of highly automated sales companies. However,

They Took (Confiscated) My Water Bottle

This story goes back a few years and I am still reaping the benefits of what happened. I had just mastered turning around yet another struggling business and I was looking for my next challenge,

5,000,000 Meters And Counting

Today, just minutes ago, I accomplished a goal and can now proudly say I have rowed over 5 million meters on a Concept 2 Erg! This goal took more than a few years to accomplish,

How Do You Handle Feedback

In last Friday’s email, I talked about the incredibly valuable information you can get from mystery shopping your business. I outlined two ways to mystery shop your business. The first way was to do it

Have You Lost Some Perspective About Your Business

In the small business world there is always a lot to do. Our days are full of activity and the hours slip by. Days turn into weeks and weeks into years. Over the course of

What Is Your Vision

Yesterday, I visited the Berlin Wall exhibit in Rapid City, South Dakota. To say I was intrigued and surprised is a gross understatement. I grew up before the Wall came down, heard all the stories,

Happy Birthday

While growing up, my favorite Uncle used to host a family party, on July 4th, at his house on Lake Ontario. As each guest arrived, he would greet them with an enthusiastic Happy Birthday! He