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Don’t Be Afraid to Give Up — We Excel In Life Because of That
Don’t Be Afraid to Give Up — We Excel In Life Because of That
Sorry, self-improvement gurus.
Aldric Chen
Apr 17, 2023
Want An Above Peer Marketing Strategy? Exceed Expectations.
Want An Above Peer Marketing Strategy? Exceed Expectations.
Focus on the person and you get a growing business
Aldric Chen
Mar 16, 2023
3 Small Things the Hardworking Focus on to Get Them Ahead of the Pack
3 Small Things the Hardworking Focus on to Get Them Ahead of the Pack
At work and in life.
Aldric Chen
Mar 15, 2023
3 Ways Highly Talented People Put Themselves at a Massive Disadvantage in Life
3 Ways Highly Talented People Put Themselves at a Massive Disadvantage in Life
(Unknowingly)
Aldric Chen
Mar 5, 2023
3 Things I Think About 24 Hours Before a Deal Pitch as a Consultant
3 Things I Think About 24 Hours Before a Deal Pitch as a Consultant
Practical preparation = Effective competence marketing
Aldric Chen
Feb 25, 2023
Need More Clients? Here’s How I’d Mine for Them.
Need More Clients? Here’s How I’d Mine for Them.
Customers, customers, customers.
Aldric Chen
Feb 18, 2023
Want to Win a Deal? Learn to Walk Away.
Want to Win a Deal? Learn to Walk Away.
A contrarian strategy that works.
Aldric Chen
Feb 14, 2023
When It Comes to Selling (More) Products & Services — What Works?
When It Comes to Selling (More) Products & Services — What Works?
Hint: Cookie-cutter strategies do not.
Aldric Chen
Feb 12, 2023
Brilliant Consultants Create Unbelievably Messy Presentation Slides. Here’s Why.
Brilliant Consultants Create Unbelievably Messy Presentation Slides. Here’s Why.
Short answer: Out of necessity.
Aldric Chen
Feb 11, 2023
I Started 3 Small Businesses With $0 Down. You Can Too.
I Started 3 Small Businesses With $0 Down. You Can Too.
Start small. Rolls up your sleeves. Get your hands dirty. Excel.
Aldric Chen
Feb 11, 2023
Here’s Why I’d Avoid Making Business Decisions on Fridays as a Consultant
Here’s Why I’d Avoid Making Business Decisions on Fridays as a Consultant
Key reason: I lose money and time
Aldric Chen
Feb 10, 2023
How I Structure My Week As a 1-Man Consultant to Get All Things Done
How I Structure My Week As a 1-Man Consultant to Get All Things Done
You don’t have to go bonkers.
Aldric Chen
Feb 8, 2023
3 Finance Lessons Many 1-Man Consultants Learned Too Late in Their Journey
3 Finance Lessons Many 1-Man Consultants Learned Too Late in Their Journey
Experience matters when it comes to managing business finance
Aldric Chen
Jan 23, 2023
Here’s How I’d Escape the Office Without Heading Out to Buy a 3rd Cup of Coffee
Here’s How I’d Escape the Office Without Heading Out to Buy a 3rd Cup of Coffee
Legitimate methods only, I promise
Aldric Chen
Jan 14, 2023
Here’s How I’d Stay in Close Contact with My Clients During the Off-Season
Here’s How I’d Stay in Close Contact with My Clients During the Off-Season
Without sticking to them like blue cheese
Aldric Chen
Dec 28, 2022
4 Dead Simple Methods I Use to Reverse a Perfect Bad Day
4 Dead Simple Methods I Use to Reverse a Perfect Bad Day
When things happen
Aldric Chen
Dec 24, 2022
How to Be a Confident Badass Negotiator When You Are Incredibly Quiet & Reserved
How to Be a Confident Badass Negotiator When You Are Incredibly Quiet & Reserved
Quiet folks can be devastating negotiators. You need to know what works for you.
Aldric Chen
Dec 12, 2022
4 Things I Do to Support Outgoing Colleagues to Transition Out of the Company
4 Things I Do to Support Outgoing Colleagues to Transition Out of the Company
Supporting colleagues in need is the right thing to do
Aldric Chen
Dec 10, 2022
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