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Management, El Chapo Style

January 30, 2019 By Gary Furr 1 Comment

  If you watch Netflix, you may have watched one (or more!) of the series on the drug lords south of our American border. Narcos follows the life and capture of Pablo Escobar, and the series El Chapo looks at the life of one of the biggest drug kingpins in history, the one who is currently standing… Read More »

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Discover What NO Can Do for You

January 23, 2019 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

As you begin 2019 with the end in mind—the goal of creating your best year ever—some things will probably need to change. One big thing is learning to say no to time wasters and “busyness.” These are traps that keep you from achieving the results you desire. Many business owners think that because they are… Read More »

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MAKE 2019 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER

January 2, 2019 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

As you start the New Year, it is a good time to reflect on 2018 and ask yourself some important questions. These questions will help you plan for the upcoming year, which will lay the groundwork for a successful 2019 and beyond. If you make a good start to the New Year and develop a… Read More »

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Leave Your Cell Phone in the Car

December 19, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

Business Breakthrough #4 Leave your cell phone in the car A friend recently told me that his wife had gotten mad at him at dinner the previous night, and I asked for details. It turns out that he received a call from a client during dinner, and he took the call. I asked a few… Read More »

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Have a Successful Close to 2018

December 4, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

       2018 is coming to a fast close              How will you finish out the Year? Goals Have you accomplished your 2018 vision and goals? How are you doing on your Q4 90-day goals? Financials Are your financials in order? Will you make more money this year than… Read More »

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The Town of Sweet Pickles

October 24, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

    The Town of Sweet Pickles Recently a good friend of mine was reflecting on her childhood and a favorite book series called Sweet Pickles, written by Jacquelyn Reinach. What a Mess  tells the story of Goof-Off-Goose who relaxed in her hammock while the entire town of Sweet Pickles was busy getting ready for the first snow…. Read More »

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You Should Pay the Tax Man

August 28, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

You Should Pay the Tax Man It seems that more and more businesses are operating in tax-avoidance mode. I understand the desire to not pay The Tax Man more than your fair share, but in minimizing your tax burden, you may be creating bigger problem. The Problem As a business owner in tax-avoidance mode, you… Read More »

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Put Your Calendar to Work

August 15, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

Business Breakthrough #3: Put Your Calendar to Work Never walk into your day with an empty calendar. Without priorities set ahead of time coupled with time set aside on the calendar, the day will simply take over. That’s exactly what you don’t want. Every night before you leave the office, make a list of six things… Read More »

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Learning the Language of Business

July 3, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

Learning the Language of Business  I was recently sitting at the chef’s counter of my favorite restaurant, the Hairy Lobster, watching the chef and sous chefs work their magic to produce what I consider the best food in Portland, I was thinking about mastery and the language required to achieve it. These chefs have learned… Read More »

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How Pruning Produces Results

June 26, 2018 By Gary Furr Leave a Comment

                        How Pruning Produces Results Recently I went home to southern California to visit my mother who is 89. It’s been a number of years since I’ve been home, and she was excited to show me her roses, which were blooming profusely. She explained… Read More »

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