Blog #219 Reka and I just completed hosting our most recent couples retreat, and although it was not what we had expected, it was extraordinary. This isn’t to say everything went perfectly and according to plan; the ramp-up to the actual event was even a bit rocky. However, the end results for the couple that…
Blog #218 No, I am not a drug dealer or a doctor, but I do carry a pager. Recently, we were out with friends for dinner and my pocket started to vibrate. I reached in and pulled out my pager. Our younger friends looked at me with suspicion – I think they might have only…
A debut guide targets entrepreneurs looking to strike out on their own and succeed in today’s economy. Solopreneurs are business owners who run their enterprises “solo—as in, mostly by themselves,” writes Kluver. “They want to be accountable for themselves and their business without having employees or being an employee.” As the author points out, this is a rapidly growing…
The following is adapted from The Aspiring Solopreneur: Your Business Startup Bible by Kris Kluver If you’re considering becoming a solopreneur, you’ve likely heard about the importance of “finding your why.” What does that mean, exactly? In my mind, your why is your internal motivation. When it’s a rainy Monday, your why gets you out of bed….
Kris Kluver started his first company at 19 years old. Since then, he’s helped create, operate, and grow more than twenty businesses in industries ranging from commercial real estate development to content marketing. Through his many experiences Kris has gained a unique understanding, appreciation, and love of solopreneurship. He’s also seen the dark side of…
Kris Kluver – Professionally Trained EOS Implementer & Strategic Advisor and Author of The Aspiring Solopreneur: Your Business Start-Up Bible Transcription Jim: I’m excited to introduce you to Kris Kluver. He is an entrepreneur with 30 years of experience. Get this he started his first business when he was 19, and he has started 14 of them in…
Blog #217 Recently, Reka and I returned from a conference in Dallas where we took a few extra days to have our own personal retreat. Since we are both essentially Solopreneurs, this works well for us. Because our business and personal lives have become so intertwined, we weave in a combination of our business objectives…
It’s never been easier to start your own business, but avoiding the many pitfalls can be a challenge. As a solopreneur, you need to think not only as an employee but also as an investor, manager, salesperson, bookkeeper and more. Kris Kluver, the author of The Aspiring Solopreneur, is a seasoned entrepreneur, he has more than…
Blog #210 Finding and keeping quality employees is one of the biggest challenges most growing organizations face, especially in our booming economy. There are numerous books and articles that explain how to best attract and retain talent, ensure a culture fit, and select the best compensation plans. Without a doubt, these are all important factors;…
Blog #211 In last week’s blog, Onboarding New Employees, we discussed three critical steps to follow when hiring a new employee. This week, we will explore six specific things you can do to ensure you are on the right track when onboarding a new hire. Oddly enough, I think one of the areas that most…