Not so long ago, businesses had the luxury to pick and choose among an abundance of qualified job candidates. Things have changed. Today, businesses of all sizes (and regardless of industry) are engaged in a highly competitive search for the best people to fill their...
People ask me why the Catapult process works so well. I typically tell them that it is a combination of things. First the three components: mastermind group, business education, and business coaching all contribute to the development of the chief executive. The mastermind process is critical...
You've got a new product or service to bring to market. You've been working on this for months. You've tested the market, reaching out to existing customers and potential customers to see how your new creation will be received. It's been so well received, that...
Are you inadvertently slighting your employees? Does your feedback truly show that you appreciate them? Catapult Group’s Founder and CEO Brad Mishlove digs into what great feedback is and what it can mean for each individual, along with Darrell Evans, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Strategist...
Entrepreneurs, CEOs and other business leaders are a self-confident bunch. They’re good at what they do and they know it. This may be why a certain segment of this elite population is convinced they don’t need an expert business coach. Here are other reasons why you...
When it was suggested that he consider the use of an executive coach, Google Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt balked at first. “My argument was, How could a coach advise me if I’m the best person in the world at this? But that’s not what a...
A few weeks ago, I shared a few points on how every CEO can, “Get Out of the Weeds and Grow Your Business, pt. 1.” This week, I continue the conversation with Part 2...
CEOs benefit from getting out of the day to day operations and into strategy and moving the business forward through culture, vision, and consistent revenue streams. 5 points on how every CEO can “Get out of the Weeds and Grow Your Business” 1. Set the vision Where do you...
Many CEOs and business owners view their primary role as the person responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business. Typically, this encompasses everything from production, distribution, sales and marketing to hiring (at least at the senior executive level), finance and planning. But, as any...
Every small business must at one point or another consider an increase in its prices. The trick is in doing so in a way that matches perception of value and doesn’t alienate loyal customers. Strategy comes first Before introducing any price increase, a business owner should carefully...