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READ MOREI received a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan from Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. In the Executive Summary he sent me, Alan asked, “Bob, what are your thoughts on my concept to start a graphic design business?” Thank you, Alan, because you’ve inspired two “Ask Bobs.” (This one, and “Tips […]
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Christopher T., aka “The Boi” from Norman OK, saw my book and asked me, “Bob, how do I get a © and a ®?” Thanks for asking Christopher! Just because it’s you who asked, I’m not only going to answer that, but I’ll also give a brief review of what these are, what they do, and ways […]
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Levi R. from Blair, Nebraska asked, “Bob, what advice do you have on naming a business?” Thanks for asking Levi! It never ceases to amaze me how some businesses with the silliest names can take off, and others with seemingly great names go nowhere. The best-case occurs when your product or business becomes the general […]
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Sean S. in Eureka CA, a house painter for 6 years, and his girlfriend, who has her own cleaning business, wrote in and asked, “Bob how do we get the painting and cleaning businesses up and going again after I am released from prison?” Thanks for writing, Sean! Starting over is tough but not impossible. I’ve been […]
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READ MOREThe 21st law of John Maxwell’s The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader is the Law of Vision which says “you can seize only what you can see.” It means we get only what we’re looking for. Isn’t it strange then when you start shopping for a specific model car that all of a sudden […]
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READ MOREIs “Diversity & Inclusion” a fad, or is it with us to stay? Is it needed? Is it fair? I have a unique experience with D&I. I’m half Mexican and half Polish. Growing up in our working-class South Omaha neighborhood I was too brown for the white kids and too white for the other Hispanics/Latinos. […]
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Desmond R from SCI Frackville sent this great part comment/part question which I enjoyed (paraphrased): Q: For the past 4 years I’ve been raising pups and training them to become service animals. I’d like to start a business training service animals and dog sitting when I’m released. What do you think? A: Desmond, your letter warmed […]
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This Word Picture was inspired from an excellent video series of the same title from Andy Stanley. You can find it free at guardrails.org This piece is my take on this powerful concept. (yes, it’s another driving Word Picture!) We know the purpose of guardrails is to keep us on the road and away from […]
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I hope you don’t mind another driving-related Word Picture. Have you ever driven through an intersection and asked yourself “was that light green?” It’s happened to me more times than I want to admit. I think what happens is we just react to what the car in front of us is doing. If they move […]
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I love Word Pictures because they help memorably convey important life lessons using common, relatable things around us. Here’s something we all can relate to: stupid drivers! It’s been said everyone thinks 3 things about themselves: They’re funny They’re great lovers They’re great drivers Too bad we’re all legends in our minds! I’m an overachiever, […]
