Over the years, some people have asked if I’ve ever considered taking our Unconventional Business events into Oklahoma City. But it never seemed like the right time. Recently, however, we hired someone who previously lived in Oklahoma City. As she encouraged us to consider moving into Oklahoma City, we began praying. Since then, the Lord divinely introduced me to someone ...
We recently have been researching moving into a new market. So, I reached out to another faith at work ministry in that community to discuss collaborating rather than competing. One of their leaders began offering ideas on how they might partner with us. The true sign of his heart, however, was when he offered to introduce us to their biggest ...
Recently, a friend introduced us to a niche I never knew existed, a motorcoach resort. Just like some people prefer staying in luxury hotels, there are many RV owners who prefer a luxury place to stay during their seasonal travel. Buying a motorcoach resort lot allows these high-end RV owners to also invest in property rather than renting. Our friend’s ...
Most people who start a new business have technical skills in their industry, but frequently have little or no bookkeeping experience or knowledge. Since bookkeeping costs money and does not create revenue, it’s usually the last thing an entrepreneur wants to consider. Wise business decisions can only be made with good information. If you do not know whether your company ...
The first tip I have for startup businesses is to “Recognize when you’ve become a business.” My youngest daughter didn’t intend to start a business when she began posting social media videos. As millions viewed her videos, suddenly money was deposited into her account for becoming a “social media influencer.” It was time for her to recognize that she had ...
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a professional baseball player. In 2019, Lego asked kids, 8-12 years old, what were their top aspirational professions. The top choice was to be a YouTuber, a profession that didn’t exist twenty years ago. Thanks to new technology and the internet, there are many new career paths available to our youth. ...
In “Rare Leadership in the Workplace,” authors Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder unpack RARE as an acronym for how to become a mature leader. The second R stands for “Return to Joy.” Years ago, I asked an employee how she was doing. Although she answered, “Fine,” I could tell she wasn’t fine. Looking into her eyes I said, “How are ...
In 1973, America’s dependence upon other nations for oil led to skyrocketing gas prices, gas rationing and international tensions with the Middle East. The oil crisis dramatically impacted our culture and economy. In the 2020s, microchips may become the new oil. Phones, automobiles and computers have made us dependent upon chip manufacturers. On “60 Minutes,” Intel’s CEO claimed that the ...
In my previous consulting practice, I learned the importance of diligently prospecting for clients year-round. In the early years, I would be busy and cash flow would be strong. Then my project would end, and the cashflow stopped. It took me some time to realize that my problem could be resolved with a little diligence. I began setting aside time ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
