YOUR WINNING TEAM

Periodically I hear the term "solo-preneur" to describe
professionals and micro-business entrepreneurs, and I
appreciate whoever coined the phrase because for many
professionals, it feels like we are in business "solo" --
all by ourselves. The truth, of course, is very different.
Every successful salesperson, doctor, writer, consultant or
entrepreneur works with a huge team of colleagues, and we
do even better when we recognize and appreciate the members
of our team, whether they work in our own offices, or
support us in some less direct way.
As you read this, I'll be in Sun River, Oregon meeting with
some of the best, brightest, and most interesting people I
know. Our focus is to share ideas and information, to
support each other, solve problems (and play golf!) and
make our lives and our businesses even richer. Does it cost
a few dollars? Of course. Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY!
This week, invite two or three of your most successful
colleagues to lunch. Talk about your situation and give
away your best ideas, your best skills, your best insights.
It's a way of building trust and investing in the
relationship so you can, in turn, ask for their help in
building your own business. I am a huge believer in
masterminds. I am a huge advocate of winning teams!