How To Charge More for a Hamburger

What’s the difference between a high-end brand and an average brand? The details. And how the details are described. It’s all about creating perceived value. Here’s how Applebee’s describes their burger: And here’s how gourmet burger...

How To Know If Your Business “Is There Yet?”

Are we there yet? If you’ve ever worked at a growing company you know what this means. We’re always waiting to “get there.” To reach a certain revenue level, a certain team size, certain profitability… it’s generally something...

Beware Of Any Tasks That Require a Second Meeting

Make every communication as actionable as possible. If you write someone an email, or leave a voicemail, give them enough information to make a decision. Don’t leave a meeting or hang up on a call until everyone knows what they should be doing next. If you find that...

When Your Signal Is Weak

It’s those last couple hours when you’re tired, unfocused and stressed that really take the biggest toll… Because staying late keeps you away from your family, your friends, your hobbies and of course, sleep. These are the things that inspire and recharge us....

4 Professions That Are Better At Planning Than Marketers

Marketers are the chasers of shiny things. In this field, flexibility can be a more desired trait than being a good planner. Why? Because it’s generally accepted that we work in a chaotic environment. Therefore constant triage is more of the day-to-day...