Monthly Archives: October 2016

Pass the Mic to Star Employees

Posted on October 27, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

There was a rather unfocused article on getting a thought leader for your brand, and the origin of same, the thought being that if you broaden ownership and ability to innovate to those below the executives, it would be a … Continue reading →

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If You’re A Struggling Startup, Call Us!

Posted on October 24, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

In the Wall Street Journal of today, there was an article about how the struggles of startups are detracting from overall US growth. Our local Phoenix Business Journal had a similar comment from a venture capital head. Well, our School, … Continue reading →

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Why Trumponics Works

Posted on October 21, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

I’m listening to the Donald talk to a crowd in Fletcher, NC and he’s repeating the usual litany of tax cuts and such to revive American business. I thought I’d take out my economics 101 text and provide a few … Continue reading →

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Is Your Business Concept Broad Enough?

Posted on October 18, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

In this morning’s Wall Street Journal, there was an article about Ford rethinking of itself as a transportation services company rather than a car company, which is good thinking. Now Ford just needs to buy a bus or railcar manufacturer … Continue reading →

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Trump and the Bimbo Eruption

Posted on October 15, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

Well, no one ever said the Clinton Dirt Machine couldn’t throw a Hail Mary in the form of the bimbos that were conveniently trotted out this week to derail Trump. This is nominally only a business related topic because the … Continue reading →

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No on on 205 and 206?

Posted on October 6, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

These are two propositions on the Arizona ballot this November that legalize marijuana sales (although through licensed facilities, which are regulated)…. and raise the state minimum wage to $10.10 per hour from $8.05. All the business press and many of … Continue reading →

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Comebacks

Posted on October 3, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

OK, so Trump lost $900 million plus in 1995, and carried his loss forward. He kept his people working. No big deal. Most people in business have had a bad year, and carried the loss forward. The tax laws are, … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A Company Culture?

Posted on October 3, 2016 by asechmentor@gmail.com

You might be reading all the articles on company culture that have appeared lately and wonder, ‘what’s MY company culture’? Yes, you have one, and it’s based on a bunch of things, that you can observe: Do I have people … Continue reading →

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