February 1st, 2023 Doug Thorpe
Raising kids is one of life’s big moments (lots of them). Anyone who has been a parent knows that we want our kids to eat healthy food. But the best foods for proper nourishment and vitamins are not always the most appealing. Or fun to eat. Take broccoli and spinach for example. What kid really […]
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January 25th, 2023 Doug Thorpe
One of the most common questions I get from people is, “Why do you do what you do?” They’re genuinely curious why I’ve dedicated my life to executive coaching and podcasting. And it’s a valid question. Especially nowadays when there are thousands of coaches and new podcasts springing up every month. The answer is simple… […]
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January 5th, 2023 Rich Hall
I’ve been that key employee that was instrumental in growing a family business only to hear the “dangling carrot” about stock options one too many times. There’s a better way Most employees embrace a company’s culture. That’s the #1 way to attract and retain employees. If it’s not there today, build it. If you have […]
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December 1st, 2022 Rich Hall
I worked with a company that waited until the books closed to determine whether they were profitable that month. When I asked about profits by product and customer, I got a blank stare. It doesn’t have to be complicated initially but it’s one of the most valuable analytics you can perform. Some products may generate […]
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November 20th, 2022 Rich Hall
I have a leadership development presentation I provide for small businesses. After wrapping up, one business owner asked how to accomplish the same for $10/hr employees. “The approach is the same”, I said. Granted, there are transitory businesses that will always have a high rate of turnover. That doesn’t mean all employees shouldn’t enjoy their […]
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November 11th, 2022 Rich Hall
Always great to be recognized for your hard work. https://influencedigest-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/influencedigest.com/coaching/top-coaches-houston-2022/amp/ Rich Hall Business Coach Rich Hall Group Originally Published on https://www.richhallgroup.com/blog
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November 8th, 2022 Rich Hall
As business owners and executives, we all approach problems with a degree of confidence and pride. Our mantra is “I’ve got this”. But what happens when you don’t “got this”? You’ve heard me mention before how 9 times out of 10, the problem they hired me for ain’t THE problem. That’s usually because we’re influenced […]
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November 4th, 2022 Rich Hall
When I engage with executives, I want to quickly evaluate their frame of reference. Do they respond from a transactional or strategic perspective? Here’s a great example you can try: “How’re we doing?” you ask. It’s a very simple question but the response tells you everything you need to know. Let’s use the head of […]
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November 3rd, 2022 Rich Hall
I couldn’t be more proud of Sonya and Kevin Brazeal, Founders of Amazing Window Cleaners, and Chris Schoen, CEO of Rapid Wristbands. They are both members of my Silver Fox Advisors‘ CEO Roundtable and 2022 Pinnacle Award Winners, the highest award presented to members of The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas. […]
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November 2nd, 2022 Rich Hall
I was working with a company that was exceeding revenue targets yet well below in EBITDA. I asked about profitability by product line and was told “It can’t be done. Too many variables.” Sorry – it can’t be done isn’t in my vocabulary. – We identified easy to determine revenue and expenses by product. – […]
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