Successful business owners have many similarities. Regardless of the industry, I have found the most successful business owners maximize their time. These owners have maximized how to be productive with their time, all of the time. They understand the value of their time and the fact that “time is money.” So much, in fact, they typically have very little. Yet, the very qualities many business owners possess are also the liabilities that burden them, as many often say, “I don’

Here are four of many lessons learned, emphasized, or reminded of while Captive in Grand Junction. 1. When good people get together – good things happen, ideas are shared, problems are solved, and most importantly – positive relationships are built and many golf balls are lost. I am humbled to be a part of this group. Being around people who make me better; great people, good people, successful people no matter how you measure success. 2. Time well spent. In today’

When does dressing up, suit and tie, polished shoes and a matching belt make a difference? The answer is, typically for the interviewee applying for one of the key jobs in your company, a wedding, or a funeral. For business owners, there is another opportunity to dress up…. Business owners insure many risks of their business. Those required by law are insured formally through a third party carrier for workman’s comp, health insurance, errors and omissions, or auto coverage, a

: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved a win-win situation a win-win deal There are three common scenarios regarding win – win relationships or strategies: 1. Win – Lose. Some strategies are created as an either/or proposition. This one size fits all mentality may even be appropriate if a person recognizes and accepts the one size. Typically this proposition is short term. 2. Win – Win expression, Win – Lose action. Some people say they believe in a

The captive insurance industry has changed and continues to change. How? To better suit the needs of the consumer such as making adjustments and making captive insurance available to more companies in a more efficient manner, offering more and more lines of coverage. In the end, it's still insurance. From that respect, insurance really hasn't changed. Insured – The person, or company the policy protects. Insurer – The insurance company providing the protection. The com

Change is hard. Change for change sake is usually not appropriate; however, we see change around us, constant change. Those who don't change get left behind. Positive changes should be considered as Growth. When there’s a better way to change, why don’t we as humans embrace it? 1. Ignorance – Because I didn’t seek out this better way, or the better way wasn’t introduced to me by someone I know and trust, human nature becomes skeptical and often dismisses opportunities