As we talk about “Money Mastery,” I want to begin with a verse from the Bible, Matthew 6:24 (NKJV): “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will...
Building Key Partners: Business Model Canvas
Over the past month, I have been digging into the different parts of the Business Model Canvas–an essential tool to starting any business. Thus far we've covered only the right side of the business...
Joe Barlow: Stilling Storms and Knowing You are Loved
I am very excited to introduce my friend Joe Barlow to you all! I was really struck by a blog he posted last Wednesday, and asked him if I could share it. To see more blogs by Joe, please visit his...
Defining Your Customer Relationships
In the Business Model Canvas, there are four sections that all have to do with getting the product or service to the customer. We’ve covered the Value Proposition, Customer Segment and Channels thus...
Three Steps to Healthier Relationships
Social impact starts with you and me. It's about individuals acting healthy and kind, and how that effect, when replicated thousands of times over, snowballs into a kind generation. Society is...
Finding Your Business’s Channels
Over the last two weeks, we have defined and found our value propositions and customer segments. Now it's time to talk about how and where we're delivering that value to those customers. The vehicle...
Five Steps to Change
“The actions you take must be harmonious with the outcome you desire.” I found this sentence underlined in someone else’s copy of my book “Correct Change Required,” the other day and was struck...
Turbulence During the Loan Process
Last week, I started talking about the loan process in real estate. The loan process can be agonizing, especially if it's your first time going about real estate investing. And sometimes, things...
Finding Your Business’s Customer Segments
Last week we developed our value propositions for our business model. The next step is defining your customer segments. Your value proposition should be tailored to your customer segment(s). The...
Flooding in Malawi: How Can You Help
Malawi is near and dear to my heart–it was one of Tricord Global’s first big microfinance projects. I have good friends there who are still operating because of that original program. Some of you...
Real Estate Secret: Loan Process Do’s and Don’ts
When applying for a loan, as a homeowner or an investor there are certain things you want to avoid and certain things you want to make sure you do. You've applied for a loan on a particular property...
Finding Your Business’s Value Proposition
Your value proposition is the very first thing you want to cover when filling out your Business Model Canvas. Your value proposition is both what the target customer hears and feels and what you...