Philosophical Thoughts of a Road Warrior; Part I
With a tip of the hat to Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner and Dennis Miller; as I drove from Katy TX to the West side of Houston, I watched through the side-windshield of the Mobile Command Center traveling at 75 mph the freeway at the lines going by me in the rear view mirror and reflecting on ... more...

Get Leverage & Increase Your Sales Results Immediately!
Have you ever started something and not completed it? Or maybe theres something that you know that you should do but you just dont seem to get around to it? Or perhaps theres something that you know would benefit from more attention / more focus but you just dont give it the attention that ... more...

Debate for Business Plan Data and Early Franchise Disclosure
I have heard franchise attorneys say that prospective franchisees need the disclosure documents early on so they can make a business plan to see if the franchised outlet is feasible and I debated with them over this point of contention. Potential franchise buyers have also told me they wanted to ... more...

Marketing Hat for Graphic Designers or Wannabes
Many people think that the quality of any graphic design is determined by how aesthetically pleasing it is: Although making the card look good is important, this couldn't be further from the truth. The only true measure of any design, at least commercially, is "How well does it pull?". By pull we ... more...

6 Ways to Communicate Clearly with Your Teen
How would you like to have a closer relationship with your teen again?Your ability to communicate effectively with your teen is one of the most precious skills you can develop to achieve this goal.When we think of communication, we tend to think only of the way we can express ourselves. This is ... more...

What Is It That You Are Waiting For?
How many times have you intended to accomplish a task that you decided to put off until tomorrow and never seemed to get around to doing?Have you ever made a statement regarding a goal or ambition that you had for yourself such as One of thee days Im going to and one of these days hasnt yet arrived ... more...

Brand Positioning - Brand Image
That cross-trainer you're wearing -- one look at the distinctive swoosh on the side tells everyone who's got you branded. That coffee travel mug you're carrying -- ah, you're a Starbucks woman! Your T-shirt with the distinctive Champion "C" on the sleeve, the blue jeans with the prominent Levi's ... more...

Out of Credit Card Debt - Without Filing Bankruptcy
To be out of credit card debt is your dream and youre tired of the redundant advice to live within your means. Look no further.Most people that give advice about how to get out of debt, have absolutely no clue why things are the way they are. None of them have ever looked to the source of the ... more...

Real Estate Problem Solver
IntroductionThere are many areas one can invest in. Since I was 15 years old I have looked for the fastest, most effective way to accumulate a lot of wealth, with the least amount of risk. I am now 58. While looking for this road to truth, I spent a lot of time in the school of hard knocks. The ... more...