There are many people who just do things well, but not because they have a genuine desire to do it. What happens next is that they get stuck in the same place. Many people who do things well do not follow the path that they are meant to follow. So,…
We don't know everything, and we don't have to know everything either. What we have to know is the impact and energy that some things have on us. Energy is everything, it is what we create, it is what we use, it is what we don't even realize that we…
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Bad judgment happens when you don't have enough experience. Good judgment comes from experience, having made the mistakes and learned from them. You don't learn anything from a mistake you don't make. In fact, making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn. It's important to not be too…
Markets and businesses are part of our social and cultural fabric. They often reflect social trends and cultural values. Market trends and patterns are cyclical. What happens periodically in the economy has happened before, and will certainly happen again regardless of who is President (or the CEO’s running businesses!) The…
Generally speaking, it’s fair to say that (most) financial instruments you invest in will (eventually!) yield you a profit. The question is . . . how quickly you get your return. One very important investment that will yield you profit as quickly as possible is human relationships. You can’t choose…
When a client or partner sees you’re willing to go that extra mile, it makes them feel appreciated and important. It makes them feel better about doing business with you. Their level of satisfaction increases and they will hopefully, eventually . . . become “raving fans!” The more satisfied customers…
As we go through life, we accumulate a lot of experiences. Some good, some bad, and some just plain useless. As we get older (and perhaps more “set in our ways”) there’s a tendency to accumulate outdated experiences/knowledge that may get in the way of our doing things efficiently and…
In business, failure is an inevitable part of the game. Every successful entrepreneur has failed at one time or another. If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. If you're not failing, you're not innovating enough. If you're not failing, you're not growing. If you're not failing, you're not…
One of the biggest reasons people don't start the business they want to start, or don't go after the career they want, is because of fear. Fear of not being good enough to succeed. Fear of failing. Fear is a real and powerful thing, but it can also be overcome…
Numbers don’t lie. As Layne Norton (@Biolayne) often is fond of saying, “Data trumps Feelings!” Quantification is the process in which we attempt to put numbers on business concepts and trends. This is important because when we can put numbers on things, we can do a better job of forecasting…
Alex Dzierbicki has held a variety of positions in the hospitality and HALO sectors. At one point, he owned three gyms, worked in private equity, moved on to the franchise space, and now works for the highly regarded Cultivate Advisors, where all advisors must possess a minimum of at least…
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There are two reasons why people get into business. Reason #1: They want to do their own thing, grow, and make money. This is a capitalist society after all. . .and one of the precepts of business is–well–to expand! Certainly not inherently a bad thing. Reason #2: They found a…
How does April Berg sustain her mission to help victims of human trafficking through the Aruna Project? They fund their activities by creating high-quality athleisure wear. Certainly something to look into if you are watching this right now. We see you, fellow Fitness Wonks! ;) Every purchase of their merchandise…
Our guest for today, April Berg, made it and her company’s mission (The Aruna Project) to help victims of human trafficking and bring awareness to what’s happening. One way they have done this is by providing a livelihood for those rescued . . . to keep them from being taken…
April Berg is the Co-Founder & Customer Experience Director of the Aruna Project, an incredible organization which empowers women through employment. The Project, "Creates lifelong freedom marked by holistic care for victims of human trafficking. Products are crafted in freedom by skilled Artisans who are finding their voice, experiencing independence…
"My purpose is to help others," states Roger Harvey succinctly. This long time, highly-seasoned HALO executive served as the COO of Crunch for 13 years (from 3 studios to 27 in 1993-2006), as a COO and CEO in the boutique space, a consultant to a good number of brands, and…
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A new HALO Talks with Matt Spielman is up! Matt is Founder of Inflection Point Partners LLC and author of the newly released book, Inflection Points-How To Work and Live With Purpose. (Check out https://www.theinflectionpointsbook.com/ for a one sheeter as well.) Matt notes, "I transitioned from Executive to Executive Coach…
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Purchase the book on Amazon or at http://www.timetowinagain.com today! Subscribe to Pete's HALO Talks podcast at http://www.halotalks.com
New ventures are those created to introduce new products or services, or to expand existing businesses into new markets, or simply . . . just new ways of doing business. When a disaster happens, the media and social networks go berserk. (They need ad dollars, after all!) ;) The public…
The best time to start a business is when there's an opportunity in the market. Look for gaps that you can fill with a product or service. For example, Tesla grabbed an opportunity in the market for electric cars. Some people knew of electric cars prior to Tesla, but Elon…
