What's most important in a transaction, or just life in general? Is it money, legacy, what happens to others or something else? The following story…
JohnMJune 11, 2015
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I'll write this without giving any examples from airlines, cable companies or cell service providers. In the same week the first two items happened and…
JohnMJune 3, 2015
This past Sunday my Rotary Club had our big fundraising event, the Bellevue 5K & 10K “All in for Autism” run and walk. There are…
JohnMMay 1, 2015
Think of the following situations: Union negotiations are intense and the parties often can’t stand each other. Pro sports are extremely competitive and tempers often…
JohnMApril 24, 2015
In February I wrote about business sellers’ unrealistic expectations when it comes to what they think their business is worth. In the past I’ve written about…
JohnMApril 21, 2015
Three times a year I volunteer at the SBA and teach a class on growing a consulting business. Last Friday was my most recent class…
JohnMApril 19, 2015
Recently the Wall Street Journal did an article on the highest paid quarterback and wide receiver combinations. They ranked the top 15 and, interestingly, within…
JohnMApril 17, 2015
Here's a review of If They Can Sell Pet Rocks Why Can’t You Sell Your Business (For What You Want)? from the April, 2015 edition of…
JohnMApril 14, 2015
Some of the biggest smiles and most laughter I’ve had in years came from reading Dave Barry’s latest book, Live Right and Find Happiness (Although…
JohnMApril 10, 2015
In the NFL, and other pro sports, the league has a salary cap that teams must adhere to. It’s to promote parity and it’s worked.…
JohnMMarch 27, 2015
CNET reported that for the fourth straight year, in 2014, the most popular computer passwords are “123456” and “password.” Runners-up included “letmein,” “baseball,” and “qwerty.”…
JohnMMarch 13, 2015
When it comes to selling a house all homeowners think it's worth more than it really is. Yet a 4,000 square foot house on an…
JohnMMarch 7, 2015
Part two of two. Last week I discussed Rotary's emphasis on sustainability, training and the use of metrics on International projects. I mentioned what I…
JohnMMarch 5, 2015
Part one of two. I'm writing this in Antigua, West Indies while I'm here as part of my Rotary service project. We are putting computers…
JohnMMarch 2, 2015
While working on the marketing for my Rotary club’s fundraiser, the Bellevue 10K, our consultant said that many races are giving everybody a “finishers medal.”…
JohnMFebruary 21, 2015
I’ve seen a plethora of articles lately on how many devices there are to stay connected to some kind of technology all the time. Wear…
JohnMFebruary 13, 2015
Let’s connect some dots. Recently I had three speaking engagements in one week. At two of them the subject came up about how long it…
JohnMFebruary 6, 2015
I find it interesting that during Super Bowl week so much press is being given to underinflated footballs. Yes, it’s a rule and if knowingly…
JohnMJanuary 30, 2015
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