Managing by the Numbers

If you are familiar with the book (and recent movie) Moneyball, then you are aware that it is about improving performance by identifying the key stats that drive results. I am a big baseball fan and loved the book and the movie. What I loved even more is applying the concept to business. Ask yourself …

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Where do you stand?

Hard to believe we are two months into 2012. Wasn’t it just the holidays? Shouldn’t we still be getting off the ground with our new plans? Nope. We are going to be finishing up the first quarter THIS month! So where do you stand? Have you hit your targets? Completed your projects as scheduled? Gotten …

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Become a Breakthrough Growth Master….for free!

You may have heard (or not) that we have a membership program on our website for people who want to achieve their goals and raise the performance and leadership levels in their organization. Our Breakthrough Master Community provides new ideas, tools and best practice techniques to innovative and committed leaders to help them improve results! It has been …

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How do you drive more profit out of core business?

Impossible you say? You have probably cut about every expense you can think of out of your business in the last three years. You are doing everything you can to drive revenue. So….what else is left? Profit management!  Most likely 40% or more of your business is still unprofitable. WHAT?? Shocking, I know. But after significant …

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Myth: Breakthrough growth only works for highly innovative companies

Breakthrough growth is something everyone wants and few feel they can have. We are conditioned to believe we aren’t good/big/innovative/smart/technology-driven/fill-in-the-blank enough to achieve it. Great news! Breakthrough growth is not a limited commodity. It can happen to almost any company that seeks it in a committed fashion. Breakthrough growth requires two basic things–an ability to …

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CEO Interview – Danny O’Neill

Danny O’NeillThe Roasterie FactoryInterview with Danny O’Neill, Bean Baron, President/Owner of The Roasterie Factory The Roasterie Factory1204 W 27th Street Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 931-4000(800) 376-0245 Where did the idea to start THE ROASTERIE come from?I signed up to become a Foreign Exchange Student in High School. I wanted to go to either West Germany …

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When is the best time to plant an Oak tree?

Never fear, I have not become a horticulturist! Yet, I can’t help but draw a parallel. How many times on a hot sunny day (I know it’s winter, but imagine!) have you wished you had planted that nice Oak shade tree by the patio, or in front of the big bay window that is letting …

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Ready, Aim, Fire!

Sounds simple, right? Yet, how many of us would reluctantly admit that in this crazy busy world, more often than not, we ready, fire, aim? Just today I was working with a client– a business of 30 people–all of whom are talented and stretched too thin. Before the holidays we recognized the need to create a procedure …

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Three ideas for a great start in 2012

Welcome to 2012! As you get off to a new start, I wanted to share with you some things my team and I have pulled together to help you accomplish your growth goals for the year–great ideas, tools and takeaways. Click the links and get off to a strong start! New Mini Book Series: Our …

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