The ACNW Blog
How Will You Leave Your Business?
Hi everyone! Ted Schmidt here, ActionCOACH Northwest. I did a lunch and learn Master Class not too long ago on how to build a sellable business. What’s important about that? Well, someday you’re going to need to exit the business; whether you sell it, you have children come in, or your employees come in and…
The “P” Word
Hi everyone! Ted Schmidt here, ActionCOACH Northwest. So, are you a procrastinator? The big “P” word: Procrastination. We all do it, me too, especially if it’s something we don’t like to do, or we’re not very good at, or we’re afraid of doing, or it takes us out of our comfort zone, or whatever. We…
Make a Decision!
Hey everybody! Ted Schmidt here, ActionCOACH Northwest. All right, now will you just decide? Just decide, please. Do you ever hear that? There’s a saying that even a bad decision is better than no decision, so make the flipping decision, okay? You have to make a decision, especially as a business owner. The more you…
Interview with Myke Davis of Supreme Tire & Auto Repair
K: Great, let’s get started. Tell me a bit about your business. MD: It’s awesome!! We opened in June of 2020, right in the middle of Covid. We are a full automotive shop, working on every make and model from the grocery-getter cars to custom hot rods! My favorite vehicle that I’ve worked on so far was…
Interview with Tom Ethen of Western UAS
K: Great, let’s get started. Tell me a bit about your business. TE: I take videos with drones, and I have taken photos my entire life. The most interesting industry is the construction industry. We do inspections of flat roofs – If we can send a man to the moon, why can’t we make flat roofs leak-proof?…
Interview with Lawrence Wilson of Extant Realty
K: Alright, let’s get started, Tell me a bit about your business. LW: My business has been evolving over the last 5 years. In this industry, with the internet taking over a lot of clients – Zillow and other online providers – it makes it less personal. Being social creatures, we still need that in-person contact. I…