[fvplayer src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r129vbkjmCE" splash="http://www.theadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Screen-Shot-2017-09-01-at-10.08.50-AM.png" width="560" height="315"] Have you ever heard of Mattress Mack? If not, you probably will soon. Jim McIngvale, known as "Mattress Mack," is the owner of Gallery Furniture. He was already well-known and loved in Houston, his … [Read more...]
Your Exit Strategy Master Plan
I have a lot of BFFs who, like me, are owners of their own businesses. But when it comes time for us to move on, whether to retirement or some other new adventure, what do we do with the current company? Do we sell it, give it to our kids, or just shut it down? Listen to this interview I had with my friend, Walter Bergeron, who sold his small business for $10 million and now spends a lot of time … [Read more...]
Is Passion Enough to be Successful?
As I said a couple of days ago, I'm was San Diego working with The National Needlearts Association. I'm helping the association make some difficult strategic decisions, which are being met with some strong resistance from a small number of people. This is nothing unexpected. Change is hard for all of us. One of the things I've noticed about the TNNA members is their passion for … [Read more...]
A Great Business Book You’ve Never Heard Of
I read business books. I like reading business books. I especially like reading business books that make me think hard and give me new perspectives on strategy & marketing. And if you know me, I'm always looking for any opportunity to learn from a source my competition is probably not even aware of.Sure, I read the flavor-of-the-month books. You've got to, so you know what … [Read more...]
When YOU are the business
A phone conversation with a friend yesterday... John: Hello? Steve: Good morning. John: Hey, Steve. How are you? Steve: Hi, John. John: Everything okay? Steve: Yeah. John: Good. Steve: Yeah. I’ve … [Read more...]