A few weeks ago at a party of Mark Silver’s, I met Leif Hansen of SparkNW and I just knew I had to feature him on the blog.
But what I didn’t realize is that I really, really need to attend his program, Soul Tech.
Maybe you saw the feature on The Today Show about his cutting edge, yet beautifully low-tech seminars he co-teaches. If not, check it out:

“It’s not about smashing screens…” Leif says in his blog. Because that would be pointless. He explains on his website that it’s “essential to break away from the daily grind, turn the cell …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Whether your head is in the sand, you’re quaking in nervous anticipation, or scoffing at the absurdity, 70% of economists agree that the U.S. is in a recession. In other words, our gross domestic product has had two successive quarters showing a loss rather than a gain.
Myself, I alternate between putting my nose to the grindstone and breaking out in a cold sweat. As a small business owner, I wonder how I’m going to keep afloat.
The good news is that no amount of worry will to change the way things are going. So what’s a savvy, organized business …read more

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – In my previous post, I talked about the Wow Factor and how “Substantial Wow” can build a sturdy relationship with your clients.
In this article, we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty about what systems you can create in your biz to build this trust.
1. Listen to the subtle messages that clients give you. Then get more information.
People hire you or buy your products because they like what you’re doing. In most cases, they have a genuine desire to see your business succeed. When you mess up in a small way, they may drop small hints about something that didn’t …read more

Here at b5, we sometimes do a “group think” and post on similar topics. Since the Day of Love is coming up, many of us are writing Valentines to the people who’ve most influenced our blog. Can you feel the love?
I’m planing to write several Valentines – and I want to start off with my most influential mentor: Mark Silver from the Heart of Business.
Almost two years ago, everything I’d learned about business got turned on its ear when friend forwarded one of Mark’s newsletters to me. What I read blew me away.
Here’s what he said: You can make a …read more