Mark Richardson, CR, is an author, columnist, and business growth strategist. He authored the best-selling book, How Fit Is Your Business? as well as his latest book, Fit to Grow. He can be reached at mrichardson@mgrichardson.com or 301.275.0208.
Blogs
June 14, 2017
Writing things down doesn’t just help us remember, it makes us more efficient because we are less likely to duplicate our efforts
June 14, 2017
These six habits are practiced, in one form or another, by almost all successful people
May 17, 2017
Five decidedly unexciting tips for a stronger financial return, better client experience, and less stress on your organization
May 03, 2017
When making decisions, it's important to balance gut feelings with facts and figures
May 03, 2017
Success habits like being on time don't require skill or practice, they just need the right mindset
March 23, 2017
Simple guidelines to help create, and then exceed, expectations—whether for your clients, employees, family, or friends
February 27, 2017
Why it's so hard for remodelers to talk about money, and tips for getting over it
January 28, 2017
People are your company's greatest asset—an asset that requires close attention and a strategic focus
January 02, 2017
Is your business primed and ready for success in the coming year? If not, here's how to gear up
November 30, 2016
Year’s end is a sprint to the finish, a time to meet or exceed annual goals
November 02, 2016
Don't fall behind on current technology. If you do, your business will feel the repercussions
September 28, 2016
The right advice is important to success. Be deliberate in where and how you find it.
September 19, 2016
With a rapidly changing market, such as we have now, you need to be alert to any changes, so you can maintain a nimble, evolving business
August 23, 2016
Today, your real competition isn’t the other remodelers, builders, or designers in your area; your real competitor is the homeowner
July 19, 2016
For a business owner or leader, midyear is an ideal time to replan, revise, and regroup
June 07, 2016
When applied to employee personalities and skills, any organization needs the right blend of both types
May 20, 2016
While it isn't always possible to predict exactly how things will change, it is important to make the inevitability of change an integral part of your business strategy
May 18, 2016
How getting homeowners to understand the logic behind their decision to buy and to buy from you will help keep them enthusiastic and moving forward with the project
February 25, 2015
Not having a business plan doesn’t mean you’re failing. But it could mean that you aren’t being as successful as you could be.
September 24, 2014
It is time to expand your thinking from not only your own world but also from different sales cultures.