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 …