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It’s Not The Economy…

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Steve Buelow

This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with an individual who was, to use his words... totally stressed out. Anxiety, pressure, fear, insomia, and anger... all were mentioned…

Leadership and Marketing… Part III

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, the other day we began talking about the roles of Leadership and Marketing, and why they are so integral to a good business... and a good life. We also…

Leadership and Marketing… Part II

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So, yesterday I laid out seven reasons why so much of my time goes into thinking, writing, and teaching about Leadership and Marketing. I'll expand on the first two of…

Leadership and Marketing… Part I

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Because I don't believe in putting all my eggs in one basket, I am involved in leadership roles in several ventures, and have had multiple irons in the fire since...…

A Little Margin, Please…

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Ten years ago or so, I was waiting for a flight from... I think it was probably Chicago or Minneapolis to Denver or Phoenix. Oh well, I guess it's not…

Is It Time For A Change…? Part III

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Okay... so one other thought that I had while reading my last post (yes, I admit it... sometimes when I'm not reading your posts... I re-read my own!). Now, I…

Is It Time For A Change…? Part I

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Recently, I was speaking with an independent insurance agent who is feeling the effects of the self-serve internet age. They have traditionally carried a fairly significant mass-advertising budget, but now…

Better Networking… Part V

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Want to eliminate the 'waste of time' and 'weak ROI' issues from your next trade show or networking event? Well, of course... we all do. May I suggest that in the future,…

Better Networking… Part I

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Steve Buelow

So I'm speaking with a small business owner when suddenly the subject of networking comes up. "Oh, shoot... that reminds me..." he says. "I have a networking function that I…

What’s So Difficult About This?

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Steve Buelow

Imagine this: A company knowingly puts out a tainted product that sickens six hundred people and kills about a dozen more. So what do they do? Meet with the families?…