Entries by Curt Anderson

A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur: “Every Day is a Crisis”

According to Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, “For an entrepreneur, every day is a crisis.” As an entrepreneur, how do you define a crisis?  Merriam-Webster.com defines a Crisis as follows: the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever a paroxysmal attack of pain, distress, or disordered function an emotionally significant event or […]

Make it as Easy as Humanly Possible to do Business with You

Make it as Easy as Humanly Possible to do Business with You. The less confusing the better.  Especially since you know your product, service or solution better than anyone.  On your journey, you developed a skill, talent or trade that people are willing as well as eager to pay you for your expertise.  In other […]

What If the “WHAT IF” Syndrome Kicks in?

A question to consider, What if the What If Syndrome kicks in?  It’s tough to making a path when facing multiple options. Especially with those big life decisions. The “WHAT IF” Syndrome kicks in. What is the “WHAT IF” Syndrome?  So glad you asked.  WHAT IF… …I pick the wrong college?  …end up dating the […]

Let’s Build a Thriving Referral Network with Your Soulmate 100 

Now that you have a deep understanding of your Soulmate (Your Ideal Buyer), let’s take the next step and identify your Soulmate 100.  Wait, what on earth is the Soulmate 100?  So glad you asked.  Let me explain the Soulmate 100. You deeply and intimately have a clear understanding of your Soulmates.  Who they are? […]

Pull Your Finger Out of a Glass of Water and What Happens?

Let’s try a test. Grab a glass. Fill it up with water.  Then place your finger in the glass of water.  Now pull your finger out.  What happens?  Not much.  Hardly anything really.  A slight ripple.  Then shortly afterwards, literally within moments, the glass of water completely forgets the finger ever existed.  OK, let’s compare that same […]

Walk Up to the Line of Scrimmage & Reveal the Play  

WALK UP TO THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE & REVEAL THE PLAY Nearly 100 years ago (or close to it) I had the honor and privilege of playing high school football for a coaching legend, Coach Wally Huckno.  Coach Huckno’s accolades include:  3 New York State Championship Titles for large schools Greater Buffalo, NY Hall of […]

Ladies & Gentlemen, It’s All About the Right Knee Guys & Gals

Have you heard the one about the “Right Knee Guy”?  Neither had I.  Well, please allow me to introduce you to the “Right Knee Guy”.   Now being located in New York, the term “Guy” is interchangeable and gender neutral (Ex: “how you Guys doing?” “Hey Mom, are you guys coming over?”) So to keep things […]

So How do YOU Spell Succes? 

So how do you spell succes? Seriously? I ask, due to the fact, for some reason I am unable to spell succes. Literally.  Ready for a hysterical story? Here we go… I enjoy putting out articles.  My goal, or attempt anyway, is to create articles based around business, eCommerce or other motivational situations that cross my […]

Danger Zone: This is How We Have Always Done It 

When the words left my mouth, “This is how we have always done it”, I knew I was doomed.  I just entered the danger zone!  In other words, my business was doomed with my leadership.  It was time for me to move on.  Not only did I need to move on personally. More importantly, the […]

Are You Zarfing Your Customers?

The question of the day: Are you Zarfing your customers? Wait, what on earth is “Zarfing”? So glad you asked!  Let’s start here… Does the morning kick-start with your favorite coffee? Ah! Your morning cup of Joe.  When you go through the drive-thru or walk into your favorite coffee shop, you are thrilled to get […]

Profit Thieves: Protect Yourself from Stolen Profits

Profit Thieves. UGH!!  Nearly every business faces them and needs to consistently fight off Profit Thieves.  Protecting yourself against Profit Thieves plays a critical role to your success. Especially for small business owners. So let’s take a hard look.   When you dissect your business, think about any products, services and solutions that you wish would […]