How to pick yourself back up after a fall

Jon has been interviewed for a series of articles in the MPA online magazine (Mortgage Professionals Australia). Every business goes through its rough patches, and many brokers have had more than their fair share in recent years. So how can you pick yourself back up...

What happens when you have to rebuild

As some of you know, I had a difficult year last year. Our franchise has come to a halt, due mostly to the GFC and I’m back to being a business coach instead of the CEO of a global business coaching franchise. (And divorced, broke, single Dad, reduced to eating...

Seth Godin Rants Against Fast Food Marketers

I know I share his stuff too much but he speaks truths that elude many commentators. This feels at first like a diatribe against fast food but it’s more about the responsibility that goes with the power that goes with marketing. In small business, this ethical...

Are You Comfortable With Risk?

I was speaking today with a very bright guy. He’s in the security field, so his entire business is about helping people mitigate risks. This is fascinating stuff. It occurred to me, though, that I run into a lot of other people who struggle with making decisions in...

How To Recover From Bad Customer Service

You’re striving for a flawless customer experience. You want them to love your business and what you do, so you make sure that employees are well trained and great systems are in place. And despite your best efforts, stuff happens. Your customer is upset. I’ll let you...