On today's show we talk about how our productivity has shifted over the past 12 months because of COVID19 and the fact that so many people are now working remotely from home. I have a very interesting conversation with leadership and productivity expert Lynn Bonner who shares some incredible ideas on how we can maintain a high level of productivity during our days, my review today is on a book entitled Contagious- Why Things Catch On, and we end our vast plethora of fun with a meat marinade recipe that will have you jumping out of your chair to make it, so make sure you stick around until the end for that!

One of the ways to remain relevant in today's uber competitive business world, is to make sure your logo stays fresh and vibrant. Here's some quick tips on how you can keep things exciting.

We all know that our website design can make or break our business. Here's a few quick tips on things you can do make sure your website design is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Our average commute each day is 52 minutes round trip, which means we spend the equivalent of 9/24 hour days driving to and from our place of work each year. Here's some quick tops on ways you can make sure you put that time to great use-

We all know how important it is to make sure we drink enough water each day, so that our HUGE brains and chizzled bodies are working at peak performance levels. Here's a few tips on how YOU can keep properly hydrated during your busy day-

Sales is what makes the world go around, and what makes YOUR business able to provide goods and services to your customers. Bottom line, there's only 4 ways to increase your profits, and 4 only! First- you can increase the number of customers you have thru effective marketing and branding campaigns. This should always be at the forefront of your business efforts. Second- you can increase the average order size for each customers by providing added value for their transaction. Giving incentives to customers is a GREAT way to get them to spend just a little bit more. Third- you can increase the frequency in which a customer gives you money for your products and services. If a customer typically makes a purchase from you once a year, simply by getting them to order 1 more time during the year will DOUBLE your business! And Fourth- you can raise your prices. This may not always be feasible, but you should be raising your prices at least once a year to account for the increase in the costs of doing business. At BusinessEdgeMinute.com, I'm Mitche Graf

Whether you work in an office or work from home...staying productive during the day is vital to getting everything done that you want to get done. Here's some quick tips on ways that YOU can hammer thru your to-do list with ease. 1- Make sure you write OUT a daily to-do list of what you want or need to accomplish each day. If it's written down on paper, you will have an exponentially better chance of completing everything on your list. 2- Take breaks during the day. Your brain needs time to recharge and rejuvenate, so taking a few minutes every couple of hours to stare at the trees in your backyard or walk around the block at your office is beneficial. 3- Accomplish your most difficult tasks first... This will give you a confidence boost and will get your momentum traveling in the right direction. 4- Before you shut down each day, write out your to-do list for the next day. This will give you a huge jump on becoming a productivity superhero. At BusinessEdgeMinute.com, I'm Mitche Graf

Being stuck at home for long periods can at times be very taxing on your boredom scale and can start to feel like a broken record! Same people, same activities, same recipes, did I mention same people yet? Boring! Here's some quick tips on ways you can make sure to keep your daily routines exciting and fresh. 1- Take a different route. Whether it's in a car, on your bike, or simply taking a walk around the block. Try reversing your course or take a road you've never taken before. Anything to break up the monotony. 2- Try learning a new family game- We all get stuck in the rut of playing the same games over and over, and this is an opportunity to shake the branches up a little and learn something new. 3- Try changing up the weekly chore duties among family members. Switch up the cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping to break the stale routine. 4- Watch Groundhog Day so you learn to appreciate the simple things in life- If nothing else, it will give you a good chuckle. At BusinessEdgeMinute.com, I'm Mitche Graf

The world has changed 1000% in the last year, and we all find ourselves spending a vast amount of our time online doing everything from paying our bills, to learning how to pickle your cucumbers, to taking online courses and classes. Here's some quick tips on how to make sure you are maximizing your online education. 1- Set your goals for what you want to get out of your online learning. Is it a certificate of graduation, is it a job requirement, or is it just something you are doing to enhance your own personal education? 2- Treat online learning like a "real" course and block out time each day to NOT be interrupted. You need to have the discipline to sit down and say, "I am going to work on this now, without distraction. 3- Figure out how you learn best. Some people learn best by reading, some my listening, some by watching. Knowing what your wheelhouse is will help you retain more knowledge and get more bang for your buck. At BusinessEdgeMinute.com, I'm Mitche Graf

We all know the importance of having mentors in our lives that can enrich our knowledge and can help us with our professional career. Here's some quick tips on ways that you can establish mentorships in your life- 1- Set your goals for what you want to get out of your mentorship. The more specific you are with your goals, the easier it will be to find the perfect match. 2- Identify a short list of individuals who you feel could fit the bill….Maybe you want a sales mentor, or a leadership mentor, or someone to learn the ropes of canning tuna. 3- Make the ask! You would be surprised to how many people would be honored to be your mentor, if only asked. 4- Maybe YOU are in a position to mentor someone else and help them with their career. Reach out to the person you are thinking of right now, and offer to help! Piece of cake! At BusinessEdgeMinute.com, I'm Mitche Graf