Google Alerts To Stay Informed

February 16, 2010

I have been aware of Google Alerts for some time. I recently decided to give them a try and I am pleased with the results.

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The Goblins Took Your Hair

February 14, 2010

After years of pondering, I know where my hair went. This morning as we were getting ready for church, my daughter asked me, “Collin (yes, she calls me by my first name), who took your hair?” After a few seconds of deliberation, I decided it was best to just level with her so I told her that God took it. Who can argue with that, right? Apparently, she did not like the answer, but she offered an alternative. “Collin, I think the goblins took it one day when you were walking in the woods.”

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Sometimes you just need to play in the snow

February 11, 2010

It snowed today in Dallas. I mean, it really snowed today in Dallas. I’m not talking about a half inch of snow when everyone wakes up and tunes into the news to see if their office/school is delayed or closed. I guess it started overnight, because when I left for work this morning snow had already accumulated on the ground.

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Wasting Time And Getting Sidetracked

February 10, 2010

As a small business owner, you are probably thinking, “Harbour, I don’t get sidetracked and I definitely don’t waste time. I’m busy all day every day and focusing on business growth.” I hear you. I think the same thing all of the time. I am too busy to be bored. However, there is some free time in your day. If you logged each 15 minute interval of your day, it is probable that you will find some wasted time. The focus of this bit is to determine what to do with that time.

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We Are At War Here – Small Business Differentiators

February 9, 2010

My business Partner (father in law) and I were in a meeting today with a marketing representative from one of the great companies we represent (Sidebar: I am a partner in Property and Casualty Insurance Agency in Dallas, TX). We were discussing the speed with which data transfers and how quickly we need to respond to requests from prospective customers for insurance. I could spend a lot of time (but I won’t) discussing how competitive our industry is, but I don’t know that I could convince you that it is any more competitive than your industry. Anyway, my partner made a comment to the marketing representative. He said, . . . “On each deal, we’re at war”.

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My Daughter Can Close Deals

February 9, 2010

Wow.  Have you imagined how much business you could close if only you were as persistent as your child? My daughter will not take no for an answer.  It is insane.  She knows that her persistence will not always get the answer she desires.  She knows that her persistence will get her into trouble in [...]

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Who’s Hating on Chris Brogan?

February 7, 2010

So, I just finished watching the Super Bowl and thought I would go out and start getting caught up on my blog reading for the weekend and one of my favorite bloggers Chris Brogan (whom I’ve never met and probably will not ever meet) has his most recent Kitchen Table Talks where he does a 2-3 minute bit on different ideas, etc. The subject is “luck”.

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I’m Taking A Mulligan For 2009

February 5, 2010

{{desc}} via I’m Taking A Mulligan For 2009. How was your 2009?  Mine was kind of like Ian Gordons.  I’m taking a mulligan myself.  Don’t plan on taking one this year.  CWH

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Blog About Nothing

February 4, 2010

I, like millions of others, enjoyed watching Seinfeld for several years and even enjoy watching the reruns. Last night, one of the reruns was the episode where Jerry and George met with NBC execs to pitch the show about nothing.

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Choose Joy

February 4, 2010

I used to work with the great Nick Henderson at ADP, Inc. On various occasions he would come into the office and make the statement, “I Choose Joy!!” What a great attitude.

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