Notes on hiring independent contractors and freelancers

When hiring others, don’t think just in terms of cost per hour. For example: When dealing with top class talent they may cost $100 per hour. They could be compared to $10 for offshore talent, but what is the real difference? Let’s say the offshore talent takes 5X as long to do the same work. … Continue reading Notes on hiring independent contractors and freelancers →

Stop being your business

Don’t be so busy operating that you forget to own your business. In my opinion, measured by time spent within your business in the operating roles - one should not spend more than 30 hours within his business - rather should be spending most of that time on growth activities related to business development sales … Continue reading Stop being your business →

Why waiting is wrong! Notes on Just Getting Started

Do you have an entrepreneurial idea? Or maybe a business you’d like to start? To have ideas and be entrepreneurial is a great thing But waiting on the sidelines is bad. Very bad. Let me give you an example. I have a friend who I see occasionally. Every time I see him he is planning … Continue reading Why waiting is wrong! Notes on Just Getting Started →

How to find your passion: Three tips for finding your dream role

Have others told you to find your passion? Are you wondering what that means and how to go about doing that? Or maybe you’re just sick of hearing that catchy phrase follow your passion and are ready to implement some new strategies. Well, if you’re anything like me… you might not have know right out … Continue reading How to find your passion: Three tips for finding your dream role →

Success is not linear & preparing for the downside

About a year ago, I was sitting for coffee with a friend and business mentor while discussing success and how to achieve it. There was one theme that kept popping up. Success isn’t linear. This post and the message within is for someone today who may be going through tough entrepreneurial times. Let me rewind… … Continue reading Success is not linear & preparing for the downside →