Category Archives: Small Business Leadership Advice

Why doesn't everyone get booked solid?

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Michael Port

Lots of reasons:

  • They don’t actually deliver a remarkable service.
  • They are not very likable.
  • They don’t fulfill the promises they make.
  • They are afraid to commit fully to their business for fear that they’ll fail and look stupid (or

    • …

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Business Partnerships: When 1+1=0

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Michael Port

1+1 is supposed to equal 2. But when you’re trying to build two unrelated businesses at the same time 1+1 often equals 0. Neither one gets off the ground. Like trying to build a computer consulting company and a basket …

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Don't be a "Speaker" be an "Experience Maker"

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Michael Port

Want to be someone who creates extraordinary experiences for audiences? I bet you do. Then you won’t want to miss this interview I did with Lizabeth Phelps of Inspired Leadership Training.  You’ll discover..

* Why, without Lizabeth’s techniques, you’re destined …

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