From time to time I read posts that sit well with me and sometimes not so well. While I might not agree, I do respect the opinions of all, that's what makes small business great. I also on several occasions since being on chat have read a post where my light bulb got a little brighter. About one month ago Mark (Boss) posted something only a few lines long, but it really ticked me off. What he said was right on the money, it was just something I didn't want to digest at the time. He said, "would you allow a store down the road to take an order, process payment and then send it to you?" I said, "No"..............but then realized I was really saying "yes". So that was "brewing" in me ever since then.
When I showed up to Lake Charles this weekend for my program, I found as usual a nice bunch of hard working people, who selfishly gave of their time to put on a floral convention. They only had 5 main stage shows, but done right. They we're ready for their people to come and learn. I saw a big hole in the corner, so I ask who pulled out on them. It was the black and gold people and that really put a hurting on the convention financially and did so only a few days in advance. They depend on the revenue from them (I know they shouldn't) but most do, so them not showing really frosted my pants. The mere fact that these people weren't good enough to be paid a visit because they only had 91 people. All of the booklets printed, so they got all the exposure with no commitment. At the main dinner, people we're very upset and you can guess the subject of conversation. So I made my decision as others did at dinner to say good bye to these people.
That's why I started the boot camps and use people like Ryan and others who are only sleeping with their spouses. I'm very passionate about the florist that I "teach" to, I want them to make more money. I've tripled my profits in the last 3 years while losing 35% of my sales (think on that one) and shooting for a higher goal. I began to run my business and now teach people that your/their income needs to be first and your sales need to be wrapped around that number, not the other way around. Same as tithing to your church, SBO's should do the same and be paid first.
In closing, thanks Mark and others, I will be sending my letter this week. I don't believe in bashing so I won't, only to say that social media can sniff this attitude a mile away and could be their eventual downfall.
Thanks to all.................:wallhead:
When I showed up to Lake Charles this weekend for my program, I found as usual a nice bunch of hard working people, who selfishly gave of their time to put on a floral convention. They only had 5 main stage shows, but done right. They we're ready for their people to come and learn. I saw a big hole in the corner, so I ask who pulled out on them. It was the black and gold people and that really put a hurting on the convention financially and did so only a few days in advance. They depend on the revenue from them (I know they shouldn't) but most do, so them not showing really frosted my pants. The mere fact that these people weren't good enough to be paid a visit because they only had 91 people. All of the booklets printed, so they got all the exposure with no commitment. At the main dinner, people we're very upset and you can guess the subject of conversation. So I made my decision as others did at dinner to say good bye to these people.
That's why I started the boot camps and use people like Ryan and others who are only sleeping with their spouses. I'm very passionate about the florist that I "teach" to, I want them to make more money. I've tripled my profits in the last 3 years while losing 35% of my sales (think on that one) and shooting for a higher goal. I began to run my business and now teach people that your/their income needs to be first and your sales need to be wrapped around that number, not the other way around. Same as tithing to your church, SBO's should do the same and be paid first.
In closing, thanks Mark and others, I will be sending my letter this week. I don't believe in bashing so I won't, only to say that social media can sniff this attitude a mile away and could be their eventual downfall.
Thanks to all.................:wallhead:
