by Jon Dale | Sep 5, 2017 | You
What’s the secret to success in life? And what’s the secret to success running a trade business? And you might think it’s being smart. And you might think it is being beautiful you know like all the film stars in Cannes and all those. And what they found… there’s been...
by Jon Dale | Aug 8, 2017 | You
‘How to hire well’ I’m going to show you the wrong way and the right way. This is the wrong way. Thank f$*&. You seem great. You’re hired. And I’ve written a little bit like this: “You seem great. I really need a carpenter. Are you a carpenter? Happy days!” “How...
by Jon Dale | Jun 6, 2017 | Business Development Coach, You
‘Magpie Syndrome’ – have you got it? Now Magpie Syndrome, (there’s a magpie, look) is a very dangerous temptation to see something new and shiny and kind of go and chase after it instead of sticking to what you do. It’s dangerous because much of our success in...
by Jon Dale | Mar 27, 2017 | You
Hi it’s Jon here. Today’s Toolbox Tip is: ‘There’s no such thing as ‘too busy.’ “I’m too busy to do that.” “I’m too busy to that difficult thing, that uncomfortable thing, that big hard job.” Well I’m calling…I’m calling bullshit on you. I’m Jon, I’m from Small Fish...
by Jon Dale | Mar 23, 2017 | You
Hey! Jon here. It’s a bit cold today so I’m wearing my pullover and I want to talk about incremental games or the little wins, or a little bit better is still better. I’m sure you’re asking yourself, “What are you talking about Jon?” Well, remember that saying, “Rome...
by Jon Dale | Feb 9, 2017 | You
It’s Jon here again from Small Fish. I want to talk today about managing yourself. One of the key secrets to success in a trade business is YOU, the boss. You are the owner. In many instances for many of you, you’re kind of the bottleneck through whichever...