Merlin Entertainment, the owners of Legoland theme parks, have advertised for the enviable task of making a variety of structures from the famous toy bricks
Source: Wanted: Lego model builder for possibly the most desirable job on the planet – Mirror Online
“Do you ever tell the truth Ari?”
“I tell the parts that matter.”
No article, no advice, no infographics.
Just a question or two.
In business, how important is Honesty?
Is it really needed?
Think. Brolic!
Saw this and thought it was interesting.
Share your take in the comments.
Live Brolic!
I was running errands and decided I wanted a vegetable patty from a family owned establishment that makes beef, veggie, and chicken patties.
The whole menu is only10 items.
And there was a crowd as well.
So what are the lessons here:
*Quality
The product is the best I’ve ever had and the Sunday line is always out the door when area churches close.
The menu items are all made fresh daily as well.
That is a great selling point in my opinion as I hate frozen food and preservatives.
*Fair Pricing aka value
Over the last decade the price has barely gone up.
Now maybe you’re thinking – bro they make it up on volume!
Damn right!
And how is that a problem?
It isn’t.
Also if they buy in bulk it isn’t a problem.
Based on the crowd I see every time I go their pricing must be great.
And from what I’ve paid their “competitors” I know it is cheaper.
Which leads to the next point-
They are offering an incredible value based on their target audience, and area.
This is just solid business.
Offer the fairest price you can while still creating value, and of course putting some coin in your pocket ;).
*Narrow Focus
This may be the smartest thing they do- and that we all should as well as entrepreneurs.
As the business flourished there wasn’t a massive push to expand their product line. Nope, they just stuck to what works.
A lot of small businesses want to expand product lines and SKUS but this can clog production and throw customers for a loop.
As the old saying goes, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
If your main tee line sells 500k units as is- maybe switch the color palette, not add new designs that are risky.
If you sell rims for trucks, skip doing air flow systems.
Every business grows around the moves the boss makes.
So be sure to make your best moves- no half stepping!
#LiveBrolic!
#LeadBrolic!
Picture it: Sicily, 1938…
OK I’m not Sophia from Golden Girls, but my story will have a lesson.
I’m walking up the block after a late meeting at the office.
Across the street this guy is yelling at his beagle and yanking hard on the leash.
He is telling the dog to stay repeatedly while he himself is edging into traffic to cross the street.
He stops and yells at the beagle, that if it doesn’t stop it will get hit by a car and that it has to listen to reason.
Stop and let that sink in.
Now I’m not trying to piss off PETA, but it was a dog not another adult.
And he was in the wrong by jaywalking himself.
What am I getting at?
*Are you Leading by example?
Do you do what you ask of others?
If you want me to recruit I hope you have mastered that skill set. Doing things the right way is not just proper folks, it’s second only to helping others in leadership.
*How are you communicating?
I hate being yelled at by my peers, higher ups, or bosses.
And I’d wager so does everyone.
So don’t yell at people.
Effective communication is two parts listening, one part talking.
Condescension is fun
– for some, but pain for others. So skip that too.
Simply put; don’t be a jerk.
*Lastly, have realistic expectations of those around you.
This guy told the beagle to listen to reason.
The team goes at the speed of the leader. And if the leader expects the team to deliver 1000% of the time like he does, yeah failure rates become astronomical.
Be present minded. Know what can and cannot be done.
In the gym, the newbie can’t bench 2 plates. So if he starts with dimes- that is still progress. As to my last point- Congratulate them. To the first point, lift the same amount and show and explain how to get to the 2 plates.
See how that last part tied it all in?
I’m willing to bet you did.
If not inbox me: tony@changeinadvance.com
Live Brolic!
So the powerball was almost 2 billion dollars last week.
And I saw people pooling money, flying into New York city from all over the country, and buying more tickets outside of their group purchase.
All in hopes of achieving some grand dream of having wealth.
And guess what?
None of em won a red cent.
Yup. That’s right.
And what came next you ask?
They itched and moaned about how no one from New York ever wins.
How it ain’t right.
How they would work and not be greedy if they had won…
What a load of malarkey.
Now instead of this wasted cash, time and energy – why didn’t any of these people say “F that noise! I’m going to build my own dream!”
If all energy is focused on a realistic goal, even if it is baby steps to start, then the lottery and who won it becomes irrelevant.
Lesson here: don’t waste your time on pipe dreams when there are opportunities right in front of you if you simply train the brain to see them.
More on that later this month.
Live Brolic!
Nuff said.
Stop working for. 49-52% of your wages, and most likely despising it.
Now that’s the definition of insanity if I ever heard it.
Figure out what you love, and Monetize it.
There is always a way if you are willing to go hard and never quit.
Immediate decisive action on this path will lead to fulfillment, and income. 😉
Live Brolic!
A little Monday Motivation.
Call it BHAG, aka
Big
Hairy
Audacious
Goals
If it isn’t too big for where you’re at now it isn’t a goal.
Exceeding your own expectations should be your new normal.
My immediate goals and year long ones are ones I wasn’t sure I could accomplish. However, putting them on paper and sharing with my inner circle has galvanized my inner compass.
What is motivating you?
Have you written out your goals?
Do you have a specific, step by step plan to get there?
Let me know.
Like/comment if I motivate you.
Live Brolic!
Starting my Sunday waaaaaaaay early.
Already looking at my goal sheet and affirmations for 2016.
Ending and beginning my days and nights with it.
Add in some non-fiction reading, gym time, and some blogging – and I KNOW this year Will vastly eclipse the last 3!
Who’s on this journey with me?
Live Brolic!
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