My friend Jeff is a great salesperson. He spends time really getting to know his clients and finding out exactly how to best meet their needs. People love him! He has no shortage of returning clients and a steady stream of referrals.  The problem? He is great with...

When I started my own business, I needed a plan - and that included asking for advice. Not just a long-range plan but the daily grind plan. So often we can get caught up on strategic planning that the daily schedule gets lost. And as I’ve already talked about, I...

Asking for help can sometimes feel like you are exposing your weak spots, and nobody wants to appear needy or incompetent.  But guess what? That pressure you feel at the thought of asking for help is not related to your abilities. It is caused by your fear! Fear of...