Four ‘Shark Tank’ secrets to success of high achievers
Here are some of the most critical practices utilized by this handpicked selection of high-achievers that were on “Shark Tank.”
How to scale your business strategically in five steps
Through scaling our business strategically, we went from operating in seven locations to more than 30 locations within a two-year period.
How being a 'fintech' CEO has surprised me
Financial technology is nothing new, but the relatively recent addition of “fintech” to our corporate lexicon not only added some sex appeal to the space, it also spawned some misconceptions about what the industry’s all about.
Questions are like a Steering Wheel
They will give you the ability to ensure that the conversation stays on track and you don’t lose control.
Five benefits of educating employees on financial fitness
Employers have a special opportunity to help educate workers and assist them in becoming more financially savvy. and gaining financial fitness.
How five lessons I learned in the CIA helped me build a successful brand
In the CIA we are taught to be Nation first, Agency before unit, and mission before self. It is a strong lesson in priorities and one that was essential in the chaos that comes with a startup and the demands of a rapid growth business.
How to find the 'secret sauce' for building a great restaurant franchise
All leading franchises have solid infrastructure. They have a rigorous business model, strong management team, and sound financial strategy. They select, train, and support the right franchisees. Because they run such consistent operations, consumers understand the business and what it stands for.
Data: A path to value, action
Cows, combines and cars have a lot more in common than you might think. In Chicago and across the Midwest, they’re at the heart of some of the biggest companies doing business here. Businesses located in this region share more than just geography — they’re collecting masses of data. Some of that data comes from […]
Take these steps to maximizing meeting and event ROI
Are you maximizing the ROI for your meetings and events?
A Google search shows thousands of articles on the importance of calculating meeting and event ROI, however, there is little guidance on how to improve event effectiveness.
Seven ways to ensure that you’re understood when you speak
Those who have developed or grown up in an environment where a specific concept is the norm must remember that communication fails without a base understanding. Effective communication requires that one never assumes that the listener listens from the same mental place from which the speaker speaks.