This needs to be addressed. It might not sit well with everyone, but that’s okay. There’s no such thing as a final win in any business. Yet, I’ve noticed fellow business owners show up at events, acting like they’ve already made it. They sit behind a poorly stocked booth, eyes glued to their phones, thinking their reputation will pull in crowds. Respectfully, they’re mistaken. You don’t earn respect by sitting back—you earn it by showing up as if you’re the 'new guy' in the market, eager to overdeliver and exceed expectations. As the founder, you owe it to your clients to be present and available, whether your business generates $100K or $100M. Founders, fellow business owners, roll up your sleeves and double down while others coast. You made a promise to your clients. Make it count.
Insightful!
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Absolutely, Lou! Complacency can be a silent killer in business. Those who think they've "made it" might just be one bad move away from obscurity. What's your take on the balance between confidence and humility?
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6moWell said Lou and a great insight. I had a similar epiphany a few weeks back. Long story short, to remember how difficult some work is, I rolled up my sleeves and Cinarella’d my kitchen floor. (Scrubbed it on my hands and knees). I had a sense of pride and sincere respect for service workers after that task. I did it to remember to not ask anyone to do something I wouldn’t be willing to do myself; not to shift responsibility.