Researching an article on networking for NARI Remodeler’s Journal, I was wondering: Do referrals come from weak connections? So I Googled “referrals weak connections” and came upon this terrific post by Peppers and Rogers Group: Harnessing the power of your weak ties. The research confirms my intuition – yes, referrals and opportunities come not just [...]
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I heard through the grapevine that CoTY entries are down this year. If you can complete a binder or two, the chances of winning are really, really good. Can’t find the time? Suppose it takes 6 hours to complete an entry – that’s about 1/2 hour per day, between now and the end of the [...]
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In small business, many owners are not only trying to build income, but they are also trying to build their “net worth.” I recently heard a new perspective (from Tim Ferris’s blog) on “net worth” that relates to many firms in the building industry. Most people derive “net worth” by taking your assets and subtracting [...]
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