Jon’s Blogs

“No need to think outside the box, simply realize there is no box.” - Anonymous Don't think what everyone else is thinking -- there is little value in that. Be the one who stretches other people’s minds to new heights and perspectives. Here are five tips to stand out...

Many people think that once they make a hire, the hard work is done. In fact, you’re only halfway there. Now it’s time to make it stick with proper training and effective communicating for the sake of your company – and your sanity. So many companies skip this...

“Be the CEO from the start.” - Anonymous Whether you’re already at the top or still climbing the ladder, these five tips will help you unleash your inner CEO: Your clients and your team stay because of the sense of community you inspire. Spoonfeed everything to your...

Can you name four employees you fired too soon? Chances are you can’t, and that’s because they should have not have been there in the first place. Whenever you have the wrong people who are toxic and don't align with the company culture, no one can rise to be their...

“Control your brand, control your destiny.” - Anonymous Back to school, back to basics, back to branding. Your brand is what people say about you when you are not around. Here are five tips to help you grow your brand with clarity and passion: 1. Make sure you have a...

As I mentioned last month, I recently published my business book, The Think Big Movement, and that included doing all sorts of promotion. This extensive Q & A was a thought-provoking exercise and one I recommend to anyone. Sometimes it helps to ask yourself some...

“Life is marketing.” - Anonymous Summer is almost over – how did that happen? Whatever the season, marketing is hot, hot, hot. Here are five tips to market yourself and your business more effectively.   1. Pick one thing to do to promote yourself and do it...

You may want to ask yourself some of these questions, and your own answers may surprise you!   Q: What do you wish you could have told yourself at age 20? Age 30? Jon Dwoskin: I would have counseled my 20-year-old self to have more balance in my life. When you are...

“One customer well taken care of could be more valuable than $10,000 worth of advertising.” - Jim Rohn My parents always told me, “Treat others like you want to be treated.” What a mantra to live by!  With that in mind, here’s five tips to help you perfect the art of...

I like to tell my clients ABR: Always be recruiting. Why? Not having the right people in all the right seats will anchor your growth. You can’t get to where you want to be with only the people you have now. You may need more support staff, more salespeople, more...