By Katherine Gifford of Moraware We talk to many folks in the shops and offices of countertop businesses and unfortunately, it’s more common than not to be totally and utterly burnt out. Mental exhaustion. Emotionally drained. Never-ending stress. The headaches! It’s no way to live, but it’s the norm in our … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Over the last 18+ years, we’ve had many amazing opportunities to visit countertop shops. Whether it’s through a tour associated with an industry event or visiting our own awesome customers, we’re always happy to see just how creative fabricators are getting with the way they … Read more
By Jeffrey J Mayer I’ve spent many years studying successful people and have identified the skills, talents and characteristics that enable them to succeed. As you look at and study these skills, talents and characteristics, you’ll realize that you possess many of them yourself. Some of these skills and talents … Read more
By Jeffrey J Mayer I’ve spent many years studying successful people and have identified the skills, talents and characteristics that enable them to succeed. As you look at and study these skills, talents and characteristics, you’ll realize that you possess many of them yourself. Some of these skills and talents … Read more
By Paul Lemberg Rut: a routine procedure, situation or way of life that has become uninteresting and tiresome… And not surprisingly, unprofitable. They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open, which means if you … Read more
By Paul Lemberg Rut: a routine procedure, situation or way of life that has become uninteresting and tiresome… And not surprisingly, unprofitable. They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open, which means if you … Read more
By Grant W. Hicks Marketing Objective There is nothing better in marketing than surpassing your targets and growing your business as you planned. On the flip side, there is nothing worse than finishing a slow month and starting a new month with few prospects and little potential business other than … Read more
By Grant W. Hicks Marketing Objective There is nothing better in marketing than surpassing your targets and growing your business as you planned. On the flip side, there is nothing worse than finishing a slow month and starting a new month with few prospects and little potential business other than … Read more
By Mark Gorkin Companies often invite their own dis-ease and disorder by not knowing how to manage the emotionally negative or belligerent employee. Two effects are predictable when such a stress carrier goes unchecked: a) The company’s atmosphere will be disrupted, and b) The client’s trust will be contaminated. Interpersonal … Read more
By Mark Gorkin Companies often invite their own dis-ease and disorder by not knowing how to manage the emotionally negative or belligerent employee. Two effects are predictable when such a stress carrier goes unchecked: a) The company’s atmosphere will be disrupted, and b) The client’s trust will be contaminated. Interpersonal … Read more