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We just wanted to give a shoutout to Sentius for sponsoring the 2024 Leadership Award. Their marketing strategy and services have been instrumental in helping businesses and brands achieve improvement, advantage, and growth. See more | www.sentius.com.au #MBN #MelbourneBusinessNetwork #networking #melbourne #smallbusiness #business #businessowners #connection #entrepreneurs

Todays Thoughts: In 2007, while working in sales, I had a pivotal moment that changed the direction of my life. I was working with city officials in Philadelphia when the company I worked for was acquired. The new leadership started penny-pinching and trying to take advantage of customers. I saw firsthand how they inflated prices—what we had previously bought for $10, they now wanted to charge the city $120 per tablet. It was unethical, and it didn’t sit right with me. That’s when I knew I had to take a risk. I didn’t know everything about starting my own business, but I knew one thing for sure—I understood what it took to keep customers happy. And that’s what has driven me every day since. Today, I’m proud to continue that mission of helping customers avoid being taken advantage of. It’s why I do what I do. #Entrepreneurship #TakeTheRisk #BusinessEthics #CustomerFirst #Leadership

Grateful for the DTC Chapter of MyFirestorm Building solid B2B relationships with some of these folks since 2016! Dennis Carbajal Michael Henson Gary Goldwasser TJ Bruning Joy Maez Mark Wilkins, CBPA Joel Pavelis William Burke Check out our B2C options here: CERTUS Professional Network #Networking #BusinessNetworking #ProfessionalNetworking #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

**How Fire & Vine Hospitality Thrived Post-Pandemic** In March 2020, Chad Mackay, CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality, had to make tough decisions: laying off 90% of staff and closing all restaurants. Instead of just surviving, Mackay saw an opportunity to reshape his business. By focusing on dinner service five days a week, he created a more profitable model. Introducing metrics like sales-per-labor-hour helped drive efficiency. Strategic planning, guided by frameworks like EOS, enabled Fire & Vine to surpass pre-pandemic revenue with 40% less staff. For CEOs, this story is a reminder: strategic planning and focusing on the essentials can turn challenges into growth opportunities. #Leadership #StrategicPlanning #BusinessGrowth #CrisisManagement #CEOTips

Sometimes a single sentence can change the way you see things. During the eTail™ event in Toronto, I had the privilege of dining with Yannick Vial from Simons, and our conversation left a lasting impression. We were talking about Simons’ impressive growth and expansion across Canada. So, I asked him: “What’s your long-term goal?” Yannick’s answer hit me hard: “Our goal is not to be the biggest, but to be the best for our customers.” That made me realize something fundamental: size doesn’t matter if you lose sight of what’s truly important. Simons focuses on being excellent for their customers, and that’s why they’ve been so successful for so many years. This company, with its deep history rooted in Quebec City, stands out not only for its products but for its commitment to quality and customer service. It’s not just a slogan; it’s a mindset that shows up in every interaction. As a Simons customer and partner with BusterFetcher, I’ve seen this commitment firsthand. It even made me reflect on our own values. At BusterFetcher, we believe in win-win, being A-players, and aiming for constant improvement. But this phrase, “being the best for our customers,” resonates even more deeply now. It has reinforced our vision to help our clients “Win the Shipping Game” by being not just efficient, but the very best at every step. And you? In your business, what’s the phrase that guides you? What’s the mantra that aligns your team with excellence and customer service? #ClientFirst #Leadership #Excellence #BusterFetcher #MattLessard #WinTheShippingGame #Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset #Growth

We had a great discussion today about how to get and track leads to become paying clients - Dan Mott's presentation was very revealing! The Thought Leadership Branding group with Bobby Umar has great guests for entrepreneurs - you can try a session for free, and you will be given time to introduce yourself, and network with the other great members of TLB! #TLB #networking #entrepreneurs

If you haven't joined the #Leadership #Leverage, what are you waiting for? If you're not where you want to be in your #business, haven't you figured out yet that you need to be a part of a #community of growth minded and action oriented #entrepreneurs and #businessowners ? Message me now to join and see immediate #results! #ShaanRais

"If you're going to do it, you have to do it at the highest level capable." This last year, we put our best foot forward at Journey. Learn more about our team's story tomorrow on a special edition of Choppin' It Up! Subscribe by clicking the link in the comments. #JourneyDelivers #Recruiting #Training #Sales #Consulting #Freight #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

At We Sell Restaurants, our President Eric Gagnon leads by example, staying deeply engaged in the restaurant brokerage industry. He’s always keeping his skills sharp by personally working with buyers and sellers, guiding them through the process to ensure they reach the closing table. His hands-on approach not only strengthens his expertise but also directly benefits our franchisees. By staying actively involved in transactions, he gains valuable insights that he shares with those who buy a We Sell Restaurants franchise, helping them navigate the industry with confidence. His dedication to the craft ensures that both our clients and franchisees achieve successful outcomes, reinforcing our position as industry leaders. We are passionate about results! Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q02K_9_l0 #WeSellRestaurants #RestaurantBrokerage #LeadershipInAction #FranchiseSuccess #BusinessGrowth #IndustryExpertise #ClosingDeals #FranchiseSupport #Entrepreneurship #RestaurantFranchise #BusinessOwnership #ProvenModel #FranchiseOpportunity #ExpertGuidance #BusinessLeadership #FranchiseGrowth #TransactionSuccess #HandsOnLeadership #RestaurantSales #IndustryLeaders

Event + Reaction = Outcome. 2 weeks after the Vistage UK Summit these words by Jamil Qureshi are still reverberating around my head. It’s become my mantra. We don’t necessarily control the EVENT (Coveys’ circle of concern) but we can control our REACTION (circle of influence) which means we ALWAYS have some say over the final OUTCOME. I have historically referred to this as: Don’t be a D*ck (That’s the reaction. The event is “other people being d*cks”) I try to live by this, but very often I fail. Sometimes you need to hear something said in a slightly different way to remind yourself of this stuff and to renew your commitment to what matters to you most. If you haven’t heard Jamil speak you’re missing out. I cannot recommend him highly enough! #keynotespeaker #recommendation #review