Read Part One Here So you need to fire a client. In full disclosure, I’ve failed as many times as I’ve succeeded in this particular department. Dealing with human beings can be a messy business,
One of my best friends – John Broderson a.k.a. Johnny B – died this week. He was Small Biz Triage’s first hire. Copywriting, video production, canvassing, event marketing, etc… Johnny could do f-ing anything. Hell,
I’ve had to fire a handful of clients since I’ve been in business. It is a very necessary, and potentially dangerous chore that most small biz owners ignore. Part 1 of this blog will cover
Just got the expiration, will not renew notice from GoDaddy for SAVORTHESOUND.COM. So I got to thinking about the humble beginnings of my business, dug deep into my email, and found the thread below. That
Why? Because I haven’t updated it in FOUR MONTHS. And the last two blogs were ATROCIOUS. Suppose I could pull that post down, or pull the blog down completely. Transparency is necessary and often embarrassing. And
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
Unconventional B2B Strategy #7 Some companies build belief. Others build excuses. In war, leaders don’t just give orders—they create belief, force momentum, and destroy distractions. Robert Greene’s 7th Strategy of War states: ❝ Transform your
Unconventional B2B Strategy #6 1805. Europe was done with Napoleon’s bullshit. In a few years, the Napoleon had taken over: ALL of Spain, Belgium & the Netherlands HALF of Italy 20% of the German States
Unconventional B2B Strategy #5 Robert Greene’s 5th Strategy of War says: “Avoid the snares of groupthink: Command-and-control … Create a chain of command where people do not feel constrained by your influence yet follow your
Unconventional B2B Strategy #4 Burn your ships in the harbor! Historians have since debunked this story. It should read, “sink” your ships in the harbor. Here’s the real origin story … In 1519, Spanish conquistador
Unconventional B2B Strategy #3 In 2024, industry-shattering dangers surround B2B companies. AI Automation. Economic Policy. Foreign Wars. Labor Strikes. Offshore Talent. Price Gouging. Look to Robert Greene’s 3rd strategy of war for help. “Do not lose
My name is Rich and I’m Nate Wright’s partner in crime in Small Biz Triage. I met Nate about 5 years ago while we were
Every man has his favorite charcoal, every woman has their favorite lip gloss, every kid their favorite toy, every cop their favorite hand-gun and every
Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just
CHALLENGE: Bronzer Salon was referred to us by one of our peers from a few years back. A mother and daughter started an airbrush tanning
CHALLENGE: ACT has recently begun re-selling the classroom ModelMaker, but did not have a web platform to showcase the product OR a place for ModelMaker
