Comments for Glen Gould

Comment on The First Fifty: Grateful and Expectant by Sterling Gould

Sterling Gould — Sun, 08 May 2011 15:19:13 +0000

Here here boss!

Comment on The First Fifty: Grateful and Expectant by Stan Gould

Stan Gould — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:46:36 +0000

Remember the Ancient Chinese Curse: “May you live in interesting times!” I certainly have, and now, so do you!

Comment on Getting to Know You – Real Success Cannot Be Achieved Without One-on-One Meetings by admin

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:53:47 +0000

Thanks for the comment Lynn. What an unexpected pleasure receiving your call form Canada yesterday. I always enjoy meeting someone new – even if it is by phone. I took a look at your site and it’s clear you are a great resource. I look forward to staying connected.

Comment on Getting to Know You – Real Success Cannot Be Achieved Without One-on-One Meetings by Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:01:06 +0000

Thanks Glen, for conveying in detail the essential aspect of meeting with people one on one including being prepared with a referral as you mention in the million dollar question article. I notice that when I am meeting with someone quite often they remark that I must be busy, concerned that they are taking up too much of my time. The fact that I choose (as you also distinguish) who I am sharing my time with indicates that I am fully present, valuing my time as well as theirs time. Together we are making the time ‘to see what wants to happen’ in the connection, and in the process we see that connection deepen and expand. I like to call it ‘Real Life Magic’ ~ RLM. Thanks again, Glen ~ Lynn

Comment on Are You Willingly Giving Away Your Freedom? by Bo Simmons

Bo Simmons — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:03:45 +0000

Glenn, I liked your post but you waited till the end to say “give your job your best effort”. I find some of people that are unhappy with their job are the ones who are contributing as little as possible and really just doing the minimum to get by but then they are upset when they are not given more responsibility, money, time off etc etc. Being an entrepreneur is not all that easy and for a lot of people it easy to dream about but they do not have the drive and self sacrifice needed to take it on. I would tell you from my experience running a business for over a decade, if you are an employee, try acting like and thinking like the owner. I echo your thoughts that it never hurts to try harder, show up more, stay late, come in early, take on the tough tasks, create solutions … The benefits that find you may be a pleasant surprise but if you are not rewarded then you know you should move on and more important you have tested yourself. If you could do it for someone else at that level, then you have a better shot and proof that you can do it for yourself.

Comment on Are You Willingly Giving Away Your Freedom? by Bob Littell

Bob Littell — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:23:28 +0000

Glen,
This is an outstanding piece. One of the reasons so many people hate their jobs is that their company lacks ‘inspired leaders’. . .’servant leaders’. . .leaders who can help each individual first identify and recognize and then take advantage of their unique talents and skills.
But this said, your point about “entrepreneurship” being “the greatest exercise of freedom” will stick with me for a long time.

Bob Littell

Comment on Are You Willingly Giving Away Your Freedom? by Heather Gould Bloodsworth

Heather Gould Bloodsworth — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:38:28 +0000

Hi Glen,
I just wanted to tell you I especially enjoyed this article. I have read several of your articles referenced through my son, Trey’s facebook page, but this one I really enjoyed.
Thanks!

Heather Gould Bloodsworth

Comment on What Business Are You Really In? by admin

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:52:58 +0000

I couldn’t agree more! Not so much with the added clients for buggy whips that you’ve noted but with the highlighting that the “right customer” is different for each person or company. That’s why it is so important to identify what is right for you. Your business is designed to best serve a particular type of client and getting more that match that profile and fewer that don’t will help ensure success.

Comment on What Business Are You Really In? by Stan Gould

Stan Gould — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:50:27 +0000

I must say that you missed the mark with respect to buggy whip manufacturers–the S&M community also uses them, but that’s a different sort of business than you intended to feature. Magicians do, and so do bullfighters.

Insofar as the “right” customer is concerned, there may be more than one subcategory of said “customer.” Some “right customers” are of the “good, regular, paying” sort; others may be “connected” to other, potential customers; still others may be the kind that point your business in new and (extrapolating from the comments above)”interesting” (as opposed to, or perhaps in addition to “profitable”) directions.

Call me sometime. I’m sure we’d both learn from the conversation!

Comment on What Business Are You Really In? by Chad Massaker

Chad Massaker — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:36:45 +0000

Great article Glen. What you’ve described is essentially the evolution of a (good) business over time. Adapting your business to serve those right customers is only 1/2 the battle. You also need to have a marketing plan that helps spread the word and informs on the value of your new model.