Russ Dalbey's Blog

Back in April of 2006, I blogged about ten simple tips to remain physically and emotionally healthy, happy and in control of your life (click HERE to read it). 
How are you doing in 2007 so far? Are you eating well and exercising regularly? If not, it’s never too late to start.
As a former professional [...]

“Hi, I’m John Doe – I’m in the ________ business. What do you do?”
It’s your turn to speak. You’ve just met someone who might be a potential client or networking partner. What do you say?
This is the perfect time to unveil a perfect “elevator speech.”
An elevator speech is something that quickly sums up what your [...]

Today, someone brought a box of donuts into the office. I usually try not to eat stuff like that, but today I couldn’t resist.
First of all, they smelled fantastic. They must have been really fresh – just out of the fryer in the last few hours.
Secondly, these donuts looked really appealing. And I don’t [...]

Do you read the newspaper or visit a news website on a regular basis? If you said “no,” you’re not alone.
In the past, keeping up with current issues was part of the daily routine. Today, staying on top of the daily news is something that many people say they either don’t have time for [...]

It’s always nice to hear when people take it upon themselves to make up for someone else’s bad deed. Here’s a story about an anonymous individual who made the decision to treat a complete stranger like a friend. One random act of generosity touched a Florida family and shifted their perspective – who knows how [...]

I firmly believe that the old cliché “it takes money to make money” is false.
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that it’s possible to create a lucrative note business without expensive office equipment, paying employees, having cash to invest, or buying inventory.
But no matter what kind of business you run, if [...]

If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner with
limited marketing resources, networking with other people is absolutely
critical to your success. Word of mouth referrals often build the foundation of
new start-up companies.
I’ve talked about the importance of networking before; you
can take a look at my blog from June 16, 2006 here -
Maintaining Your "Network"
These are [...]

Yup – I’m going to talk about setting goals again. You might have already read articles about goals and resolutions lately. But know this – I wouldn’t bother bringing it up if it wasn’t so important.
You see, I’m a big believer in setting goals to achieve success – in business, as an athlete, or life [...]

Are you a leader?
Even if your business is staffed by “me, myself, and I,” it’s something important to consider. Because the same qualities that make people great leaders also make them smart business people.
A good friend of mine says, “Ask me on any given day what leadership is and I’ll give you a different answer.” [...]

I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. Most of us do, actually – having a place to call home, our family and friends, or the simple, everyday luxuries of living in the United States. I hope that everyone can reflect upon and recognize the priceless things that we take for granted on this Thanksgiving.
This [...]