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A Business Lesson from Braveheart, Al and Ellen
One of my favorite scenes from the 1995 film Braveheart takes place on the battlefield before the hand-to-hand combat takes place. In a rousing speech, Scotsman William Wallace challenges his troops to stay and fight. His words whip them into a frenzy.
by Tim Fausch | February 5, 2010 | Comments (4)
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A Global Warming Tax on Your Business?
If forced to take a side, I would join the ranks of global warming skeptics.
by Tim Fausch | December 11, 2009 | Comments (10)
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Five Reasons to Give Thanks
With 2009 ticking down, it would be so easy to reflect on the hardships our country has endured this year.
by Tim Fausch | November 25, 2009 | Comments (4)
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Marriott Bets $3 Billion on Indy Development
One of the benefits of my job is the ability to view construction projects in progress throughout the country. During a recent trip to Indianapolis, I took a few minutes to take in Marriott Place, a stunning downtown development slated for completion in February 2011.
by Tim Fausch | November 13, 2009 | Comments (1)
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True Grit: Remodeling Pros Share Survival Stories
The annual Remodeling Show took place in Indianapolis last week. I used the opportunity to poll contractors at the show, who were mostly from the Midwest.
by Tim Fausch | November 5, 2009 | Comments (2)
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Chick-fil-A Shines Brightly On a Rainy Day in Georgia
I fear we’ve lost our way. As businesspeople, we often react with such shocking shortsightedness that we fail to see into next year, maybe even into next week.
by Tim Fausch | October 14, 2009 | Comments (9)
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New YouTube Video Presents Stunning Facts on Social Media
Back in March, I blogged about a fascinating YouTube video called “Did You Know?” and received a lot of feedback from visitors. They said that the video helped them think about change and put it into perspective.
by Tim Fausch | October 5, 2009 | Comments (0)
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Eight Inspiring Business Tips
Today, I am encouraged and inspired. I am turning a deaf ear to the naysayers and a blind eye to the imagery of negativity. I see unlimited business opportunities. I am planning to succeed.
by Tim Fausch | September 24, 2009 | Comments (0)
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Why You Need to Give a Twit About E-Media
In 2004, soon after delivering my daughter at Cedarville University in central Ohio, she told me about this interesting computer application called Facebook. It was a new way of interacting with other students on campus and other universities.
by Tim Fausch | September 11, 2009 | Comments (1)
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Let’s Knock Down 5 Million Crappy Houses
Last month, three single-family homes I pass while driving to work disappeared.
Poof.
by Tim Fausch | August 24, 2009 | Comments (10)
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Let’s Bring Families to Trade Shows
I was aghast the first time I visited the annual trade show known as the South Atlantic Well Water Drillers Jubilee in Myrtle Beach, S.C. When the doors to the expo hall opened, in poured hundreds of families.
by Tim Fausch | August 10, 2009 | Comments (3)
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Hanging by a Thread
I rarely look out my seventh-floor window, but a few weeks ago a dangling window washer grabbed my attention. This guy--let’s call him Wally--was cleaning windows on a building adjacent to the one that houses BNP Media’s offices.
by Tim Fausch | August 3, 2009 | Comments (2)
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Can “Junk Mail” Help Grow Your Business?
I miss “junk mail.” It’s true. Even though I sometimes complained when
digging out from a pile of mail, I actually enjoyed opening it.
by Tim Fausch | July 22, 2009 | Comments (2)
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Fortune Cookies Predict End to Recession, Housing Downturn
I’ve been saving fortunes from my Chinese dinners and I’m elated. Apparently, I’m in line for an incredible string of good luck. And my good fortune is your good fortune because we’re all in this downturn together.
by Tim Fausch | July 9, 2009 | Comments (1)
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Katrina Revisited
In September 2005, the world was mesmerized by the greatest natural disaster in the history of the U.S. Most of us were glued to our favorite cable channel or Web site, watching hurricane Katrina pound the Gulf Coast without mercy.
by Tim Fausch | June 22, 2009 | Comments (0)
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