What’s the story you’re telling yourself?

“You can choose your attitude!” … But how? Mike dives in to the simple link between action and emotion. Do you ask yourself the question? Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.

Earning loyalty with one sentence (CRM or not)

Mark shares the one sentence a sushi restaurant said to him that made him a customer for life (if he wasn’t one already). Are you equipped to speak the same way? Whether you have a CRM or not, listen in to hear how to implement a culture that personalizes to customers and builds loyalty.   Interested in coaching or training …

Maximizing efficiency with the 4D rule

Mike discusses the importance of time management and the “4D, One Touch Rule” to maximize efficiency and reduce stress. The rule involves deleting items that are not relevant, delegating tasks to others, doing tasks that can be completed quickly, and deferring tasks that require more time.  Can you implement it and save time?  Interested in coaching or training on these …

Empathy & Compassion is really Relate & Respond

Compassion > Empathy. Customers become more loyal–and employees don’t burn out!  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.

Never use DISC to evaluate!

A chilling question from Mark’s friend prompted this episode. Are you using an assessment such as DISC? It should never be used for evaluation or punishment. Details in this episode.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.

The number 1 job of a leader

A conversation with an award-winning Navy captain led to this episode about the one thing a leader cannot delegate.  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We’d love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark.

safety razor

Mark’s safety razor: our authentic episode about authenticity

Safety razors, old coffee-making methods, vinyl records and the Squirrel Nut Zippers have something to say about what kinds of customers and employees you are seeing. Special thanks to 4th Level Roasters … D&V Barbers … and Mark’s blog where these kinds of thoughts have been percolating for a while. (This wasn’t meant to be an episode. But an off-the-cuff discussion of …