Posts by Parke Ladd
You Have A Problem?…
…excellent. There is an interesting misconception that most people have pertaining to trees, particularly, their roots. Believe it or not, many people do not want to plant new trees in their yards or along their streets because they fear that once the trees really take hold, start to put down deep roots, they will interfere with and break the neighborhood water pipes–also buried...
Read MoreBloody Fingers, Rock Climbing & How They Apply to Your Small Business
We were not naturally designed for rock climbing. The flesh on our fingers is soft, warm, welcoming; designated for touch and communication, not for climbing on brutally jagged rock faces–worn hard and craggy from wind and rain since the beginning of time. A new climber faces the reality of her climbing ability very quickly, nearly instantaneously, from the moment she reaches out for that...
Read MoreBefore You Name Your Kids…
…take into consideration global networking, the Internet, and scarcity. We actively observe–every day–as the ways in which we communicate, connect and work, continually transition, thus transforming life as we currently know it. For us, this change is becoming a way of life. We adapt and conform in order to make the most of this global networking transformation. Our...
Read MoreThe Dip & How Being Average Is Overrated
I am having a Robert Frost moment. You know, one of those “two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference” type of moments. However, in this case I find myself almost yearning for only two roads! Not the 4 I must choose between. Ever been there? Of course you have. We all have. We all make choices every day...
Read MoreFlat Sales
Your product sales are not DEAD they’re just FLAT. Don’t shed a tear. Simply ask yourself… …why? Some reasons and subsequent solutions expounded upon by me, originally taken from Dan Roam: Your clients are not themselves growing. If your clientele isn’t pushing upward and onward (or even attempting to) than they probably won’t be looking to upgrade...
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