In the Car with Clint

Don't underestimate people's budgets | #InTheCarWithClint #168 13.11.2021 2:45 ↓

Just because you can't afford it, doesn't mean they can't afford it.

Leopards don't change their spots | #InTheCarWithClint #167 12.11.2021 4:23 ↓

Do you ever have those situations where you have an agreement with someone and then the goalposts get moved?

You need to have boundaries | #InTheCarWithClint #166 11.11.2021 4:38 ↓

You need to have some boundaries and set some rules so that when it becomes busy and stressful, you won't make stupid decisions.

Turn your contacts into contracts | #InTheCarWithClint #165 10.11.2021 5:34 ↓

If you want more money, it will come from other people.   So, in that theory the more people you meet, the more money you will make.

Be careful what you wish for | #InTheCarWithClint #164 09.11.2021 4:06 ↓

Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it | #InTheCarWithClint #163 09.11.2021 4:02 ↓

Today I want to talk about making unnecessary changes to your business.

Do you remember why you started? | #InTheCarWithClint #162 07.11.2021 5:38 ↓

Today I want you to think about why you do what you do?

The power of no | #InTheCarWithClint #161 04.11.2021 5:36 ↓

No is one of the most powerful words that you will use in business.

The thing I hate the most in business | #InTheCarWithClint #160 03.11.2021 3:11 ↓

Every time something goes wrong in your business, it's very likely because there is a lack of policy and procedures in place.

Communicate with your staff | #InTheCarWithClint #159 02.11.2021 2:49 ↓

If you don't communicate with your staff, don't be surprised when their first communication with you is "I'm leaving"

You're the boss | #InTheCarWithClint #158 01.11.2021 1:29 ↓

You're the boss, take some control of your business.

Resentment | #InTheCarWithClint #157 31.10.2021 3:44 ↓

As a business owner, you need to not put all of your eggs in one basket which can lead to resentment if it doesn't go the way you planned. 

Owning Vs Leasing | #InTheCarWithClint #156 28.10.2021 9:39 ↓

Today I want to talk about financing options.   What should you do? Own or lease?

Why I quit my job | #InTheCarWithClint #155 27.10.2021 3:53 ↓

Today I want to talk about my transition from full-time work to owning my own business.

What I'd tell my younger self | #InTheCarWithClint #154 26.10.2021 5:58 ↓

If you could give your younger self some advice, what would it be?

My biggest wins | #InTheCarWithClint #153 25.10.2021 4:24 ↓

Today I want to talk about my biggest wins in business.  It might not be what you think...

The biggest risk | #InTheCarWithClint #152 24.10.2021 5:12 ↓

What is the biggest risk you have ever taken?

The worst decision I've ever made | #InTheCarWithClint #151 21.10.2021 4:39 ↓

This one goes out to my Graphic Designer, Jarrod. Thank you for this suggestion!  But today, I want to talk about decisions that I have made that I have later regretted.  No one is perfect, we all make mistakes!   What is the worst decision you have ever made?

My triangle of happiness | #InTheCarWithClint #150 20.10.2021 5:22 ↓

The triangle of happiness includes the 3 factors to consider when dealing with a client.  If they pay their bills on time, are generally a good person and they make you money then they are an ideal client.   But if they are only one of these things or even none, do you really want to be dealing with them? Probably not! Don't be afraid to fire clients who don't meet your happiness cr...

You've hired someone, now what? | #InTheCarWithClint #149 20.10.2021 9:16 ↓

So you've hired your first staff member and now you want to know what to do next.

Hiring your first staff member | #InTheCarWithClint #148 18.10.2021 6:16 ↓

So Clint, when should I hire my first employee? It all depends on what you plan on doing.

Breaking the rules | #InTheCarWithClint #147 17.10.2021 4:51 ↓

You need to learn the rules before you start to break them.

What keeps me going | #InTheCarWithClint #146 15.10.2021 5:10 ↓

What keeps me going in my pursuit of a $100 million company?

Committing and following through | #InTheCarWithClint #145 13.10.2021 3:42 ↓

In business and in life, you are going to get a lot of requests from people to do things and if you commit to it, you have to follow through with it.   If you don't want to do something, don't commit to it. Then you won't have to let anyone down when you are not able to deliver on your promise.

The importance of communication | #InTheCarWithClint #144 12.10.2021 6:00 ↓

If you want to be a leader of a company, you need to be able to communicate.   The worst thing that you can do as a business owner is to stick your head in the sand and not communicate with your clients.