by Eric | May 4, 2015 | Attitude, employment, entrepreneurship, management
There are five stages to the grieving process: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance The first four are difficult to go through, but they are necessary in times of loss: death of a loved one, relationships and job loss. Keep living long enough and...
by Eric | Apr 2, 2015 | Branding, career, confidence, education, entrepreneurship, networking, personal development, small business
I started my company with no experience at running a business. I have always worked for someone else. It was easier that way (i.e. – health insurance, salary, 401k, etc.). I studied engineering in college, so I worked in engineering. However, I longed to go into...
by Eric | Mar 5, 2015 | career, networking, personal development, small business
Let me be clear about something: I made more money in HIGH SCHOOL than my first year as an entrepreneur. Results like that make you seriously evaluate your decision to “go it on your own.” People tell you that you want to be self employed…until you...
by Eric | Nov 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Some salespeople quote their sales philosophy as, “Relationships based.” After a conversation I had last week with the CEO of a marketing company, I realized that good relationships do guarantee a sale. As we talked, I realized that in spite of the great...
by Eric | Oct 16, 2014 | Facebook, Financial Advisor, LinkedIn, social media, twitter
My pastor uses Twitter to announce his sermon topics and share scriptures. My daughter’s Girl Scout Troop uses Facebook to post upcoming events and share pictures from camping trips. My wife’s hair stylist posts new styles and creations on Pinterest. What...