If you’ve ever worked in retail—and even if you haven’t—you’ve probably heard the phrase, “the customer is always right.” But just because you’ve heard it doesn’t make it true. My daughter Megan enjoys the BBC show, Mr. Selfridge, about pioneering retailer Jeremy Selfridge. Supposedly, he was one of the people to popularize the phrase that […]
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How to Launch with Nearly Instant Momentum and Sales
The Proven Formula I Use for Every New Product
At the end of the day, we are all entrepreneurs, aren’t we? If you have something to say, you probably have something to sell. But how do you make sure you launch successfully? Maybe you’re new to launching and are unsure about best way. Maybe you’ve tried it before and failed. Meanwhile, you’re watching others […]
How to Raise Kids Who Understand Wealth Building
4 Big Takeaways About What Works and Why
Many of you know I have five daughters. I like to joke that I live in an estrogen-rich environment. Like any group of siblings, they all have ways in which they’re very different and ways in which they’re very similar. One way my daughters are all alike is that they’re very entrepreneurial. Is that a […]
No, You Don’t Need to be Great at Everything—and Why You Shouldn’t Even Try
One Belief Holding You Back in Business and Life
If you’re an entrepreneur at heart like me, it’s tempting to wear every hat in the business. This is especially true if you’re cursed with being halfway good at all those jobs. That’s not a compliment, by the way. I should emphasize the word cursed. Think of it this way: Would you intentionally hire someone […]
3 Surprising Reasons Every Entrepreneur Needs Regular Exercise
Research Reveals How Getting and Staying Fit Helps You Achieve More
Exercise used to be the last thing on my mind. Now it’s a regular part of my life, and I can’t imagine missing the benefits—especially as an entrepreneur. Most adults don’t get the regular exercise they need, according to the CDC. As a high-achiever, I totally get it. Carving out time to run or strength […]
How Entrepreneurs Can Succeed at Work Without Blowing Up Their Marriages
5 Gifts for Building a Great Relationship with Your Spouse
If I had a dollar for every time people asked my wife, Gail, how she lives with an entrepreneur, I wouldn’t have to be one. Scratch that. I would probably figure out how to get more people to ask the question. (Sorry, I can’t help myself!) Being an entrepreneur is part of who I am. […]