Blog | Edward Klink

More business? Not today, thanks!

Shimmering rows of new vehicles gleamed in the late afternoon sun as I pulled into the dealership. The latest models of every style and color awaited my inspection. Ah, the potential! I was in the mood to hear some special offers. I was in the mood for that new car...

The Power of the Plan

Plan “A:” You can do something you might dislike (deal with angry customers) and get paid. Plan “B:” You can do something you enjoy (watch movies) without getting paid at all. You can do “A” as long as you can put up with your circumstances and you need the money. You...

Why blog?

There’s an old Latin saying, “Qui docet, discit.” (He who teaches, learns.) The best teachers don’t preach to others, they learn from others. You don’t need to wait until you have a teaching certificate, a particular degree, enough gray hair, or a 100k followers to...

8 things you can learn from a spider

Before you whack it with a sneaker, take a moment to consider what the spider might teach you. To succeed we’re often told to emulate the lowly ant. “Go to the ant thou sluggard, consider her ways and be wise,” the Bible tells us. The ant’s industriousness is also...

Business lessons from “Pawn Stars”

Negotiation is a cornerstone of business, and like business, it’s an ancient art. There are many books on the subject, from Robert Cialdini’s Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion to Trump’s Art of the Deal. But while watching the History Channel I realized that...

How to climb out of a hole

Feelin’ the blues? Let this tale of rock n’ roll resurgence revive your spirit. In 1990 Alice in Chains burst onto the music scene with their dark, grunge sound and the unique harmonizing style of guitarist Jerry Cantrell and lead vocalist Layne Staley. By 1996 the...

Managing dual personal brands

Many of us know the importance of maintaining our own personal brands. From Twitter and Facebook, to business cards and personal brochures, we’ve heard the message. Determine your brand—and own the space—as business today is all about niche marketing. But what...

Perspective from 13,000 feet: Q&A with marketing expert Chris Worth

Photo courtesy of Chris Worth Chris Worth is a London-based entrepreneur, marketing pro, Warwick MBA, and intrepid skydiver. From the boardroom to the back country, Chris sees life—and business—as a bold adventure. We tracked Chris down and threw him some questions...

Rough seas? Keep your head above water

A guy I know told me how tough it is for him to accept that his house is worth less than what he paid for it. It hurts him to write that fat mortgage check each month. His wife just had another baby, and his future with his current employer appears dim. “I’m almost...