The Dad Business

How do you balance this 1st World problem? Go out and do something or stay in and stare at a screen?

Every parent wants to do the right thing. But when your kids have you wrapped around their little finger, can you be the big baddy and lay down the law?

Or are we just as bad as the kids because we spend too much time on screens?

Jamie joins me (very reluctantly) for a walk to ponder this question...

Have you got one?

Did you know you needed one?

In fact, the best in the world all seem to have one. And if you don't have one then that might be why you are not one of the best.

It will make you happier, healthier and wealthier...apparently.

So that's why I am experimenting on myself to see if it is true!

The experiment has started...

Mission Impossible?

We've seen the movies...impossible? Nah, it's definitely possible if you know how.

Today I tell you HOW to achieve the work-life balance and it might not be what you think

Am I right?

Let me know at [email protected]

Imagine having a member of staff who is happy to work 24/7, with no holidays, never goes sick and best of all doesn't want paying - how many would you want for your business???

Exactly! Loads!! 

And you can - with a chatbot.

A whatbot?

A chat robot >>> chatbot that's what!

I am talking through some of the reasons why a chatbot would be perfect for your business and how Nigel and his business partner Si Hearn help businesses design, build and run chatbots to get new customers, more sales and more money. 

Find out more by listening to their podcast BUSINESS PROFIT CLUB

Ever played Monopoly?

You know, the game designed to bring out the competitive streak in people, bring good friends to blows, ruin families for years...yes that one.

So what could possibly go wrong with playing it with your 3 kids?!

Deals, double-crossing, jail time - surely this is all part of a fun, family evening?

Maybe.

But the crucial question remains...

Who won the game?

Listen now to find out...! 

Work Life Balance.

Is it possible? Well if you love your business then sometimes we don't have the energy to play with our kids.

And I want my kids to remember some fun times of messing around with me.

It can be hard though can't it? Your knackered and yet your kids are full of energy. They want you to play. Do you get up and play or tell them to go play by themselves. We probably do both. But when we get older and reflect on how we spent our time, will we remember the work or the play with happier memories?

And what will be the memories for our kids?!

Let me take you on a guilt trip...haha! Go on, get up from the sofa and play with your kids.

Balloon tennis anyone? 😂

Imagine you are way in the future and you get the chance to go back and rethink some of the business partnerships and deals you did. If you could would you go back and change them?

Chances are that you are nodding and thinking of some howlers that cost you dearly in time, money, emotions and much more.

So today we look at THE DIRTY DOZEN signs that you should look out for because they may just stop you making one of those BAD moves!!

Do you agree with them?

Are there some other useful signs that we should look for?

Drop me a line at [email protected]

Here are those dirty dozen:

1. Long time between messages or communications

2. Your gut feel

3. The information or story keeps changing

4. Get out of BED - no-one takes responsibility

5. They nitpick and disagree over minor details

6. No one talks about money/returns/equity

7. Bait and switch

8. They go dark and don’t respond at all

9. No questions or concerns about the deal

10. They don't sign appropriate non-disclosure terms

11. Your values are in conflict

12. Quick to point out problems but never offer solutions