Eating Earth, part III
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TIPS: Climbing Up, Camping Out or Quitting? This is the third and final installment of Bike Riding and Summer Selling: Reflections on my inaugural 400-mile ride across Iowa (www.Ragbrai.com). The trip was Not Only a success, it also confirmed my belief that the best match for endurance cycling event training is a satisfying performance consulting career with Leader Trends Inc. Riding Lesson #1 Four or five days of biking can be just as effective as ridin
Eating Dirt, part II
GROWTH TIPS: This is It! Make no mistake about It… Iowa, Here I Come! [If you have no idea what “It” is, check out my last blog ‘Tip’ or Ragbrai bike tour link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut_rJfDoOa8] In answer to readers’ questions, below are my thoughts to create your selling or training plan. Thanks for your interest and support! EFFECTIVENESS In sales and sports it is 100% possible to become more efficient. My regular bike training ride time went from 3 to 2.4 hou
Eating Gravel, part I
SALES TIPS on Real business development, training plans and life After a nearly 20 year layoff, my road bicycle and I began training for a week-long ride (www.Ragbrai.com). What started out as a New Year’s resolution turned into a hobby where I can think, create and recharge my batteries. The surprising net result: My business has never been steadier or more rewarding to me. “Could there be a connection between the two – bike riding and selling services?” I wondered? GOALS
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