Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 256 5 Moves to Grow Your Business Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 256

I recently had a great discussion with my dear friend and client, Phil Symchych, founder of Symco & Co. Our topic of discussion was how to significantly grow one’s business and enter new markets. I do acknowledge that when we help our clients grow their business and keep providing remarkable value, we become irresistible, which then brings in referrals, testimonials, inbound inquiries and significant new business. There are times, however, that we are ready to create new products or services...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 255 With Gratitude Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 255

Photo by: Chad Barr I want to thank YOU, my: Parents, for bringing me to this world, for raising me and giving me your unconditional love and encouragements to overcome adversities. Wife, for your love, friendship, support, humor, wit, talent, inspiration and for being an amazing mother, Bubbe, wife and friend. Daughter, Son and Son-in-Law, for teaching me patience and the many things I never knew, your love and devotion. Grandkids, for being the most precious gift life could offer...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 254 Heads Up Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 254

Planning a brainstorming meeting with colleagues or masterminds? Here’s the checklist: Peruse your calendar to find an open day/time. Prepare list of topics and ideas to discuss. Prepare questions and format. Contact colleagues. Confirm date, time and place. Gather all pertinent materials. Meet colleagues at agreed upon date and time. Be seated. Pull out cellphone. What???? Unfortunately, the incredible technology available on our smartphones today is oftentimes a hindrance to our work, our business and our family life. How many...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 253 Are You Strengthening Your Thought Leadership? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 253

I just conducted a successful strategy session day in my office with one of my clients. One of the concepts we discussed was what we need to do to strengthen our thought leadership. Here are my thoughts and shared insights: PROMOTE THE FOLLOWING:   Mindset: Work on your consistent positive mindset Think bigger Act as a leader Allocate daily think and plan time Network (online and in person) with thinkers and influencers Open your mind to new experiences, learning and...

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Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 252 Beware of What You Share Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue 252

While checking out the profiles of individuals on various social media platforms, I’ve concluded that many of these people are either naïve or clueless about the impact of their digital identities and the lifestyle they reveal. I see silly photos of wild parties, drunken moments, images of injured body parts, pontification on subjects of which they are ignorant, boasting of the places they’ve visited, constantly quoting others, participating in absurd arguments, trolling the web, and so on. If I am...

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