President's Resource Organization - Peer Advisory Boards

RIGHT AWAY AND ALL AT ONCE Do you ever ask yourself, “How can I help my company reach its full potential? How can I spur growth? How can I leave behind fat, dumb, and happy and move toward chiseled, smart, and successful?” This was the question that was asked of attendees at the beginning of the last PRO, President’s Business Accelerator meeting. This question is from the book Right Away & All At Once—Five Steps to Transform Your Business and Enrich Your Life. Each month the PRO meeting discusses a business book. I read a business book each month and write a summary. This is one of the most impactful books I have read! Join us on July 23 to learn the steps to move you and your company forward. Each attendee will receive my book summary when you register. * Learn the Five Basic Steps to Success. * Learn How to create a Go-Forward Plan to jump start your business. * Learn The Four Areas of Planning. * Learn A Few Key Tools. This is a 59-minute discussion to establish Value Drivers for you and your company. You can stay longer if you have items you would like to explore. Click the Link below to register for the PRO President’s Accelerator meeting on July 23 at 1:00 pm, CDT and receive the book summary. My role is to facilitate this discussion and help you learn how to move your company forward…and grow. This is a No-Charge event. https://lnkd.in/e77KamGA Benjamin Franklin stated, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Don’t Fail. This event will give you a Growth Tool Box. PRO, President’s mission is to help small business leaders “Get Where They Want to Get”! This is accomplished by creating and facilitating Business Leader Peer Advisory Boards and Small Business Round Tables to cultivate unique thoughts and also solutions for business issues. Business leaders, today, must be aware of the impact and concepts of change in order to survive, succeed, and thrive. Being Alone at the Top is Difficult! PRO, Peer Boards provide solutions. All of US are Smarter than One of Us. Ray Silverstein Cultivating Business Success PRO, President’s Resource Org. Business Owner Peer boards ray@peeradvisoryboard.com www.peeradvisoryboard.com Call/Text 312 593-5133 Author: Best Secrets of Great Small Businesses & The Small Business Survival Guide Ray Silverstein, President and Founder, PRO, President’s Resource Organization: Ray, an entrepreneur, author and speaker, facilitates in-person and virtual peer advisory boards for small business owners. A former CEO twice over, he is respected for his ability to communicate meaningful, practical business concepts and is instrumental in creating breakthrough moments for executives wrestling with organizational issues. He is experienced in Merger & Acquisitions, has bought and sold personal companies, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank for over 25 years.

IN SALES - You've Gotta Get on First Base in Order to SCORE! Hear what Ray says about Baseline Selling.... https://lnkd.in/eDVftvyP

Creating a Marketing Plan and Budget #market #budget #plan

Goal: Getting the Most with Your Marketing Initiatives.

ALTERNATIVE to CONTINGENT RECRUITING WANT TO STOP HIRING PEOPLE FOR WHAT THEY DO AND FIRING THEM FOR WHO THEY ARE? THEN IT’S TIME TO EMPLOY AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONTINGENT RECRUITING Contingent Recruiting: * Is Expensive (and not a pre-defined expense!) * Does not prescreen on culture or hardwired traits - the biggest risk points for new hires * Matches candidates strictly on skills, experience and education - not what makes them truly a culture fit. John Ruh and Associates and PRO President’s present a special 29-minute event introducing a tool that can lower your HR costs & give you the basics of Culture-Based Retaining and Recruiting. Attend this event on June 25 OR June 26 at 1:00 pm CDT to understand more effective alternatives to your hiring approach. Hire people who first and foremost align with your culture. Click the link below to sign up for the session on June 25 or the session on June 26. >>> https://lnkd.in/eQ7b_R8R Introductory Offers: 1. One Free HR audit to help you understand/lower HR costs and/or half price on the first Recruitment Description. Call John at 773-641-9631. 2. Non-Members - Two months free membership into PRO. Click here >>> https://lnkd.in/eQ7b_R8R or call Ray at 312-593-5133. 3. One free Leadership Profile and explanation so you can tell any new/existing hire about your “Natural Leadership Style”. Call Darlene at 773-775-6636. Ray Silverstein Cultivating Business Success PRO, President’s Resource Org. Business Owner Peer boards ray@peeradvisoryboard.com www.peeradvisoryboard.com Call/Text 312 593-5133 Author: Best Secrets of Great Small Businesses & The Small Business Survival Guide Ray Silverstein, President and Founder, PRO, President’s Resource Organization: Ray, an entrepreneur, author and speaker, facilitates in-person and virtual peer advisory boards for small business owners. A former CEO twice over, he is respected for his ability to communicate meaningful, practical business concepts and is instrumental in creating breakthrough moments for executives wrestling with organizational issues. He is experienced in Merger & Acquisitions, has bought and sold personal companies, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank for over 25 years. John Ruh of John M. Ruh and Associates (johnruh.com) is a serial entrepreneur who has made a lifelong study of business culture and its impact on people and organizations. He has started, grown and sold three companies and now runs John M. Ruh and Associates. He leads a team of proven specialists who support business leaders with a variety of best-practice tools that are aligned with the company’s vision and goals and has 20 years of experience in leveraging and training on DISC. 

SALES IS LIKE BASEBALL. To score you must get on base and continue to move forward. First Base =     Suspects Second Base = Prospects Third Base =     Qualified Opportunities Get Home =      You get the business   Training is the Key to Sales Success. No matter how successful you or your team have been, you need constant reminders and new procedures. Join a PRO, President’s Zoom Round Table Discussion of Dave Kurlan’s book Baseline Selling—How to Become a Sales Superstar by Using What You Already Know About the Game of Baseball. Get New ideas to get on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Base.…and then to Score! Click the link below to reply “YES - I would like a Free book summary of Baseline Selling and a seat at the Roundtable on June 11 at 1:00 pm, CDT." CLICK the LINK NOW >>> https://lnkd.in/dAzwafSh You will be exposed to unique ideas, learn how to answer objections and initiate solutions to concerns, and, most importantly, how to SCORE---Get the business. I am looking forward to sharing ideas, thoughts, and experiences. PRO, President’s mission is to help small business leaders “Get Where They Want to Get”! This is accomplished by creating and facilitating Business Leader Peer Advisory Boards and Small Business Round Tables to cultivate unique thoughts and also solutions for business issues. Business leaders, today, must be aware of the impact and concepts of change in order to survive, succeed, and thrive. Being Alone at the Top is Difficult! PRO, Peer Boards provide solutions. All of US are Smarter than One of Us.   Ray Silverstein Cultivating Business Success PRO, President’s Resource Org. Business Owner Peer boards ray@peeradvisoryboard.com www.peeradvisoryboard.com Call/Text 312 593-5133 Author: Best Secrets of Great Small Businesses & The Small Business Survival Guide Ray Silverstein, President and Founder, PRO, President’s Resource Organization: Ray, an entrepreneur, author and speaker, facilitates in-person and virtual peer advisory boards for small business owners. A former CEO twice over, he is respected for his ability to communicate meaningful, practical business concepts and is instrumental in creating breakthrough moments for executives wrestling with organizational issues. He is experienced in Merger & Acquisitions, has bought and sold personal companies, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank for over 25 years.

Here is the Zoom Video Link of the recent PRO, President’s Small Business Acceleration Pricing Policy Discussion. Please note this video has not been edited. I believe you will find the information very informative, interesting, and profitable. https://lnkd.in/e7Du9TCD

I thought you may find this material interesting. It’s from the May 7 event - “New Customers & Sales - Could You Benefit From More?” Morrie Elstien presented outstanding information on creating relationships and his unique style of networking. John Ruh explained the use of “DISC to Communicate" in the style of contact, and my thoughts on the Obvious and Not Seen - “Basics of Small Business Marketing and Sales” were presented. Attached is the Zoom Recording of this event and my book summary of The 12 Week Year. To be successful you must set Goals which create Actions to achieve the goals and measure your actual accomplishment of the actions. Download the zoom recording:  https://lnkd.in/es_DeVtc   Download the book summary:  https://lnkd.in/eTikQPRe In a small business environment, It is very easy to get distracted from working on the items you should work on. This is a tool to help you work on the items that will bring the most benefit to your company. My business activity is the creation of Peer Support Groups where Business Owners, Presidents and CEOs meet with a facilitator to help each other accomplish what they want to accomplish. I tell people I act as their Mentor and Tormentor. So don’t be bashful. Let's chat on How I Can Help You Grow Your Business. Here is a Calendly Link to schedule a “Get Together” that works for You. https://lnkd.in/eMfb3p_7 PRO, President’s mission is to help small business leaders “Get Where They Want to Get”! This is accomplished by creating and facilitating Business Leader Peer Advisory Boards and Small Business Round Tables to cultivate unique thoughts and also solutions for business issues. Business leaders, today, must be aware of the impact and concepts of change in order to survive, succeed, and thrive. Being Alone at the Top is Difficult! PRO, Peer Boards provide solutions. All of US are Smarter than One of Us.   Looking forward to sharing ideas with you.   Ray Silverstein Cultivating Business Success PRO, President’s Resource Org. Business Owner Peer boards ray@peeradvisoryboard.com www.peeradvisoryboard.com Call/Text 312 593-5133 Author: Best Secrets of Great Small Businesses & The Small Business Survival Guide Ray Silverstein, President and Founder, PRO, President’s Resource Organization: Ray, an entrepreneur, author and speaker, facilitates in-person and virtual peer advisory boards for small business owners. A former CEO twice over, he is respected for his ability to communicate meaningful, practical business concepts and is instrumental in creating breakthrough moments for executives wrestling with organizational issues. He is experienced in Merger & Acquisitions, has bought and sold personal companies, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank for over 25 years.

How can maintaining a youthful optimism impact long-term success in entrepreneurship and leadership? Ep 152 Independence and Innovation: Entrepreneurial Success https://lnkd.in/gJPNwCkc In a compelling episode of "One World in a New World," host Zen Benefiel engages in a profound dialogue with John Hewitt, a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise expert. The discussion delves into the essence of personal and entrepreneurial growth, highlighting the impact of maintaining a state of bliss and confidence from childhood into adult life. Hewitt credits his ability to remain unaffected by external negativities to his enduring success in business and personal endeavors. Significant points of the conversation include the importance of self-awareness and the ability to navigate internal and external realities. Hewitt reflects on his journey of never being confined by societal norms and encourages the audience to embrace their unique paths without succumbing to societal pressures to conform. This episode provides insights into the philosophy of living outside the box, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation akin to influential figures like Elon Musk. Hewitt shares wisdom on empowering others to step outside their comfort zones, emphasizing the value of listening and genuinely engaging with people’s experiences. The episode also explores the concept of serendipity in business, illustrating how giving and helping others can lead to unexpected and rewarding pathways.

THE POWER OF PRICING Do you know that Pricing Power is 35% higher in companies if top management is involved in setting the framework for pricing decisions instead of delegating that authority? This is important information for you to receive since you’re at the top in your company. You will learn about Price and Power in this Roundtable. Warren Buffett states, “The single most important decision in a business is pricing power.” Join other Business Owners, Presidents, and CEOs in a Roundtable discussion of pricing policy and how to maximize your selling price without losing business. Be our guest at PRO, President’s Small Business Acceleration Workshop May 22 at 1:00 PM, CDT. All registrants will receive a Free summary of the book “Confessions of the Pricing Man---How Price Affects Everything.” CLICK the link to Register >>> https://lnkd.in/e5QDFzDG The price is right---FREE! You will receive valuable information regarding pricing, will gain insight from other business leaders, and will enjoy comradery with other peers at the top. YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS THIS DISCUSSION. Register NOW. PRO, President’s mission is to help small business leaders “Get Where They Want to Get”! This is accomplished by creating and facilitating Business Leader Peer Advisory Boards and Small Business Round Tables to cultivate unique thoughts and also solutions for business issues. Business leaders, today, must be aware of the impact and concepts of change in order to survive, succeed, and thrive. Being Alone at the Top is Difficult! PRO, Peer Boards provide solutions. All of US are Smarter than One of Us. Looking forward to sharing ideas with you. Ray Silverstein Cultivating Business Success PRO, President’s Resource Org. Business Owner Peer boards ray@peeradvisoryboard.com www.peeradvisoryboard.com Call/Text 312 593-5133 Author: Best Secrets of Great Small Businesses & The Small Business Survival Guide Ray Silverstein, President and Founder, PRO, President’s Resource Organization: Ray, an entrepreneur, author and speaker, facilitates in-person and virtual peer advisory boards for small business owners. A former CEO twice over, he is respected for his ability to communicate meaningful, practical business concepts and is instrumental in creating breakthrough moments for executives wrestling with organizational issues. He is experienced in Merger & Acquisitions, has bought and sold personal companies, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of Commercial Bank for over 25 years.