Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 120 Solopreneur Or Teams? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 120

Apr222015

This week’s reflection point: One of the key decisions many entrepreneurs face when branding their company is whether the brand should be their name or the name of their company. I’d suggest that if the structure and success of your organization depends on your full-time team, while your presence and your name are not crucial for the success of the projects, then your brand is the company. I find it disingenuous and somewhat silly for entrepreneurs to attempt and brand...

New Web Presence Launch for Jeff Blackman

Apr222015

I am proud to announce another exciting web presence launch for Jeff Blackman, Founder of Blackman & Associates LLC. As a Business-Growth Specialist, Jeff: Ignites and inspires his clients to attain new levels of success! Helps outdistance themselves from their competition! Enhances their performance, productivity and profitability! Accelerates their growth! Dramatically increases their results! © Chad Barr 2015. All Rights Reserved

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 119 Developmental Experiences Redux Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 119

Apr152015

This week’s reflection point: I am here in Washington, D.C. this week, attending several developmental experiences events with Alan Weiss, other global colleagues and several clients of mine. Here are some of my key learning points: To suggest a proposal as the next step, simply say: “It sounds to me that the next logical step is for me to put together a proposal.” Use powerful openings when starting your conversations with prospective clients. Such as: “The Wall Street Journal featured...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 118 Reach Out and Touch Someone Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 118

Apr82015

This week’s reflection point: One does not need an excuse to reach out and connect with our clients. There are quite a few opportunities to do so and provide them with helpful improvement ideas, recent best practices and successful insights. In addition to the use of technology and the web to stay in touch, I’d also suggest you systematically (at least every quarter) reach out and schedule conversations with your clients. A simple database will allow you to track who...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 117 7 Key Objectives of Your Web Presence Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 117

Apr12015

This week’s reflection point: One of the questions I get asked quite often is what are the key objectives of one’s web presence. Previously I suggested there are four key objectives. Yet with each client conversation, more are being suggested. So here is my most recent list of what are the top 7 objectives of your web presence: Increase your credibility and reputation as well as strengthen your brand and though leadership. Increase your global reach, the number of clients...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 116 Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Web Site? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 116

Mar252015

This week’s reflection point: I want to share a few examples of how clients can self–sabotage their website and possibly their business. Several years ago, while developing the web site for one of our clients, she contacted our team requesting that we change the font size from 12 points to 11.75! I would admit that to the naked eye, there is absolutely no way to discern the difference so I contacted her to understand how she arrived at such a...

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 115 Are You Surrounded By Genius? Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 115

Mar182015

This week’s reflection point: I just returned from the amazing Million Dollar Consulting convention in Atlanta where I was privileged to learn from the many great minds there as well as provide my presentation to the group. I was surrounded by some of the top minds in the world as I realized that the constant evolution of my wisdom is due to the brilliant minds around me. Some are alive and many are available to me in my extensive library....

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 114 The Virtual Workplace Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 114

Mar112015

This week’s reflection point: Over the past 5 years I have worked primarily from my home office while my team continued working from our main office. I loved the new arrangement as I found it convenient and it worked extremely well for me. Then, as a couple of our team members moved out of state and a couple of our new hires lived overseas, I approached my “home” team to see if they would like to work from home. The...

Join Me at The Million Dollar Consulting® Convention

Mar102015

Join me tomorrow with Dr. Alan Weiss, Dr. Marting Seligman, 8 other expert presenters and colleagues from all over the world for an amazing experience that has never before been provided for solo practitioners and boutique firm owners. http://www.alanweiss.com/growth-experiences/million-dollar-consulting-convention/

Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 113 The Purpose of Technology Raising the Barr Weekly Memo: Issue No. 113

Mar42015

This week’s reflection point: I love technology, its use and especially its impact. What makes no sense to me is using technology for technology sake rather than leveraging it to achieve great results and improve the quality of our lives. The critical aspect when investing in technology is to identify how it is going to improve your business, knowledge, enjoyment, and your life. Once you identify these, focus on getting the most out of that technology so you reap the...