We all want more efficiency. But it can be so elusive! This week I’ll explain what I think the obstacles are, and then stay tuned to hear what I did to gain real efficiency after struggling for way too long. Check out Brian's new group: Business TIPS! For less than $100 per month (with no commitment or contracts) you can ask Brian any question you have, and get an immediate answer, about how to improve your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability Learn more at: http://www.joinbusinesstips.comGet more at: https://www.serviceindustrysuccess.com ..read more

A listener, named Chris wrote me and asked “What are effective methods for conducting competitor analysis?” Tune in and you’ll hear my answer Check out Brian's new group - where for less than $100 per month (with no commitment or contracts) you can ask any question you have about how to improve your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - at: www.joinbusinesstips.com Get more at: https://www.serviceindustrysuccess.com ..read more

It’s been hard to stay on top of wage increases and employee expectations the last few years. Knowing when to grant wage increases and when to say no has been challenging. Talented employees are hard to find… And… There is a finite amount we can spend on wages and still be profitable. It can be frustrating. Very frustrating. Here’s a case study on how not to handle it. Check out Brian's new group at: www.joinbusinesstips.com Get more at: https://www.serviceindustrysuccess.com ..read more

Promoting a supervisor is an amazing time. It’s can really be exciting. And, sometimes, there is also a steep learning curve – which is not so awesome for everyone. Luckily many of the problems we are likely to face are predictable and avoidable. Tune in and I’ll share some common problems to get out in front of when promoting a new manager or supervisor. To try Brian's group meetings - where you can ask any question you have about improving your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - absolutely free, send a quick introductory email to hello@serviceindustrys ..read more

One of the most common questions I hear when people find out what I do for a living is “How can we develop a stronger company culture?" Tune in and I’ll share how I typically answer. To try Brian's group meetings - where you can ask any question you have about improving your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - absolutely free, send a quick introductory email to hello@serviceindustrysuccess.com with the word "free group trial" in the subject.  We will send you back the Zoom link so you can join us on our next call. Get more at: https://www.serviceindu ..read more

How did I make sure I was focused on the parts of my customers’ journey I thought could make the most impact on sales, retention, and word-of-mouth advertising? I competed against the “Solution Box”. What is the solution box? Tune in to find out! To try Brian's group meetings - where you can ask any question you have about improving your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - absolutely free, send a quick introductory email to hello@serviceindustrysuccess.com with the word "free group trial" in the subject. We will send you back the Zoom link so you can join ..read more

You know your company is great. And you want potential customers and referral sources to know too. But it’s not easy to put your greatness into words. Why is that? More importantly, how do we overcome it? Tune in and I’ll tell you what worked for me. To try Brian's group meetings - where you can ask any question you have about improving your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - absolutely free, send a quick introductory email to hello@serviceindustrysuccess.com with the word "free group trial" in the subject. We will send you back the Zoom link so you can ..read more

It’s almost impossible to articulate how hard our lives are when we don’t understand our clients. And, once we truly understand customers, and potential customers, our lives are profoundly easier in ways that are unimaginable before we have that clarity. Tune in to hear how we can gain the understanding that makes everything fall into place. To try Brian's group meetings - where you can ask any question you have about improving your business, your growth, your team, your processes, or your profitability - absolutely free, send a quick introductory email to hello@serviceindustrysuccess.com wit ..read more

This week we are going to talk about quitting – or rather not quitting. I share a couple of statistics about podcasting that will blow your mind, and then of course we’ll talk about how that relates to you and your business. Tune in to see what I mean! Join Brian's lowest cost, lowest time commitment group to get immediate help with the growth challenges you face at: www.joinbusinesstips.com Get more at: https://www.serviceindustrysuccess.com ..read more

Everyone knows we need to get our processes and procedures documented and in place. But there is a lot of confusion around this topic, from general understanding to specific applications In this episode, I hope to clarify a few things that hold us back. Get more at: https://www.serviceindustrysuccess.com ..read more