Peak Your Profits

A reader asks: “Jeff, how can you inspire, motivate and educate me?”

So what do your customers or clients think about you? How you do business? How you meet or exceed expectations? How you distinguish yourself in a competitive marketplace?

There are many types of qualified plans: Pension, profit-sharing, 401 (k) and IRAs are the most popular. True enough, qualified plans are a great tax strategy if (1) you ultimately need the plan funds for retirement, (2) you are in ...

Here’s more of my conversation with Roxanne Emmerich, friend, talented business woman, speaker, author — “Thank God It’s Monday and one heckuva dancer!”

“Dancing With The Stars” has become a TV ratings juggernaut. Have you seen it? It’s a “must watch” in my home, with my wife and daughters. They’re all dancers. I’m not.

I’m never quite sure, where and when I’ll find something of value and significance. The “little” idea or thought-jogger that’ll make me smile, think or ponder the potential.

So what’s the best way to thank someone who gives you a referral?

Referrals only work, when you believe they work. Therefore, let’s lay a strong foundation or a “referral results rationale” with a series of nine questions.

How many times, have you heard others proudly proclaim:

Almost four years ago, we first visited “how to drive relationships, results and revenue” with referrals.

Last week, we stressed the significance of a return to the basics.

CEOs, presidents and business owners often say to me, “Jeff, we need to introduce to our new folks and reinforce to our seasoned veterans or savvy pros, the significance of executing daily the basics and fundamentals.”

There’s a battle brewing, a brouhaha, about whether it makes sense for companies and associations to be “meeting” in exotic locations, or even airport hotels or company headquarters.

Last week, I shared 10 strategies for recession results, in response to the question: Jeff, I recently heard you speak and have already successfully implemented lots of your strategies and suggestions, thanks. You’re right, they work!

Q: Jeff, I recently heard you speak and have already successfully implemented lots of your strategies and suggestions, thanks. You’re right, they work!