by Bernie Heine | Dec 19, 2017 | Business Coaching, Leadership, Personal Evaluation
Distraction is a killer! Distraction kills both people and relationships. The evidence for this is mounting daily; ignore it at your peril. The average amount of time spent in the cyber world by each of us is between five and six hours per day. Hey, I’m not looking at...
by Bernie Heine | Nov 27, 2017 | Business Coaching, Marketing, Sales
I’ll come to marketing in the digital era, but first a mention of the three pillars of selling more. Namely… 1. A Systematic Approach that ensures all your salespeople sing from the same hymn sheet. At PBC, we coach “Client Builder Selling,” a proven,...
by Bernie Heine | Nov 3, 2017 | Business Coaching, Financial Management, Leadership, Marketing, Sales
Here are the five major causes of business failure and some tips on how to reduce your exposure to these risks. 1. Client Over-Dependence: Take a good hard look at your receivables spreadsheet. Does half or more of your monthly revenue flow from just one customer?...
by Bernie Heine | Aug 29, 2017 | Business Coaching, Leadership, Personal Evaluation
This TED talk is a great introduction to Designing your Life by Burnett and Evans. It is also a fascinating book from designers rather than business people. I’ve picked out five excellent designer self-improvement tips to give you a taste of what these guys have to...
by Bernie Heine | Aug 28, 2017 | Business Coaching, Business Systems, Exit/Succession Planning, Financial Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning
We are all grateful for the wealth-creating opportunities this period of economic growth is giving us. But also recall that it has been nine years since the financial crash. Bountiful economic summers ALWAYS give way to harsh winters. Here are 7 secrets to ensure your...
by Bernie Heine | Aug 27, 2017 | Business Coaching, Leadership, Personal Evaluation
Neuroscience Super Power #1: ‘What have I got to be thankful for?’ The really good news is that the pleasure centers of our minds light up whenever we seek out the things around us that we are grateful for. And the even better news is that it is not necessary to have...