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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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Copreneurs: Who’s on Top?
I decided to take a mid-series break from the Seven Deadly Sins of an Entrepreneur because its Valentine’s Day, and I have a topic I’ve been saving for the holiday. In a privately held business, we frequently see husband and wife working … Continue reading
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You Can Go This Far, but No Further
When someone starts their first company (especially a technician as defined in my book Hunting in a Farmer’s World) he or she is usually the sole key employee. She (I’ll use one pronoun for readability) does the hands-on work of … Continue reading
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My Interview with Bob Morris: Part II
Robert Morris is the number one reviewer of business books for Amazon.com. A few weeks ago he posted a great review of Hunting in a Farmer’s World, and asked if he could interview me. Bob’s questions were really fun, and the interview … Continue reading
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Really interesting interview. Just wanted to say thanks
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I missed this when originally posted, but I found under your Top Posts. I really enjoyed the interview and hope you make the NY Times best sellers list soon!
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Meetings Part IV: Action!
Meetings are for the sole purpose of making decisions. Sharing information is important, but there are many far more efficient and cost effective ways to do it. As an aside, unnecessary meetings are frequently excused by “But if I send a … Continue reading
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Personal Morals and Business Ethics
A few weeks ago, I posted a column on employee empowerment that used the example of a Girl Scout selling cookies outside a medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco. It generated vehement response in some forums, many excoriating the parents of … Continue reading
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I agree, morals are personal and ethics a code of behaviour and both require defending.
Nicely done!
LOL! Love it that you have to have the last words!
My wife and I have worked together for almost all of our 21 years of married life. Works for me! And, if we disagree, she allows me to get “my say” into the conversation/discussion, before agreeing to do it her way. (Usually.)
Good stuff, John. Thanks for putting it out there.
My wife and I have co-owned (literally) a small software company for 20 years. I am the technical architect and a developer, plus the sales person. She does the accounting, designs the marketing materials and sometimes the QA person from (well you get the idea). We met working in a bank together. Between the bank where we met and our current company were 6 other companies between us. In 3 of the 6 we still worked together at the company. While it has not always been smooth sailing, a pet phrase between us is, “We build things together.”
Interesting insights to contemplate. Thanks.
Love this and yes, you two are a dynamite couple. Such respect and gratitude for my my time with you!
Thanks Julie. I hope you’re doing well.