Completing a Pre-Flight Check of Your Business

An airplane pilot has the responsibility to conduct safety inspections—both before they take off and after they land. Diligent maintenance checks can help to avoid things going wrong: equipment failure, accident, injury, or a catastrophic crash.

Before launching a project or initiative, risk intelligent business owners can identify potential vulnerabilities by conducting a Pre-Flight Check. This evaluation can reveal valuable information that is both quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (experiences and sensations).

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50 Ways to Accommodate Patients Who are Afraid of the Dentist

Are you nervous about getting a tooth drilled?

If so, you’re not alone. A majority of us have some form of anxiety about going to a dental visit.

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Weathering the COVID-19 Storm as a Business Owner

As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact more communities across the US and other countries, business owners are especially concerned about how they will continue to operate with a sudden decrease in sales, personnel, materials, or all three.

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A Strategic Risk Perspective on the Future of Medicine

Healthcare is undergoing a big transformation… both for good and for bad.

Here are my thoughts about what the future holds, from a strategic risk point of view.

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7 Things I Learned as a Keynote Speaker

Whether you are giving a talk to 10 people or 1000, giving a successful presentation requires you to use the power of influence to engage with your audience.

keynote speaker goes beyond a regular presentation, because it requires not only tremendous influence, but also a strategy that creates results for the event’s organizers.

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How MLMs Use the Psychology of Influence

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) is a very popular business method. It relies on “distributors” who use the power of influence to purchase the products—and ultimately, to sign up as a distributor in their downline.

MLM companies continue to grow in popularity. The products and services they provide are endless: cosmetics, essential oils, weight loss shakes, health foods, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, wine, and more Most MLMs are in the Health & Wellness Industry; you can find a comprehensive list of all health-related MLM companies here.

Unfortunately, the Direct Sales and MLM business model is very troubling, because it causes tremendous financial, mental, emotional, and social damage (see my previous posts).

Today, I’m going to give examples of how Direct Sales and Multi-Level Marketing companies use the 6 Principles of Persuasionand a Devil’s Advocate perspective to make sure you recognize and avoid predatory tactics.

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HBO’s Chernobyl, Risk, and the Devil’s Advocates who Kept Us Safe

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which affects millions of people to this day, is now available as a 5-part HBO mini-series.

Here is what it taught me about having the courage to speak up.

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The 5 Elements of a Niche

A niche is a distinct business focus that allows you to achieve your goals by narrowing your area of specialization.

To create a well-balanced niche, you can consider 5 aspects of a good marketing strategy. Keep reading to find out what they are.

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Niche Markets FAQs Part 2 of 2: The Questions

In this post, I share my answers to Frequently Asked Questions about establishing a niche market for your business, including:

  • Why is niching important?
  • Can niching go too far?
  • How do I decide on the right niche?
  • Why is it hard to limit your business?

Plus other topics related to picking a niche.

Watch part 2 of the Facebook Live video, or read the transcript below!

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