Adversity. It’s not a word that we often use in our everyday conversations. And yet, adversity, and how we deal with it, often plays an over-sized role in determining the level of success that we attain in our business (and personal) lives. Adversity can be defined as a state of adverse conditions, where someone or something is actively opposing or …
Earning respect: Doing what’s right instead of what’s profitable
I wanted to start out today’s post with a quote from an unlikely source, Julius Erving, basketball all star and businessman, who said “I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity.” This quote was brought to mind by discussions that were had at a recent state board committee meeting where we were …
In Home Inspector We Trust: Using confrontation to grow your business
Today I received a phone call from a home inspector who was frustrated by an incident that had occurred on his most recent inspection. This inspector is relatively new to the profession, and he contacts me often, as I serve as his mentor to help guide him along in his journey to developing a success inspection business. He was irritated …