Blogs

Understanding the real cost of tariffs goes beyond political rhetoric. Drawing on my professional experience and insights passed down from my father, a pioneer in global trade, I offer a real-world explanation of why precision matters in tariff strategies and how careless applications can harm businesses and American families alike.

Experience shows that hard work alone isn’t always enough for success. Explore why talent, strategy, and smart efforts are crucial to achieving your personal and professional goals.

Year-end checklists are a great way to assess personal and professional progress and to plan for the coming year.

Gratitude has profound effects on our mental and physical well-being. For the Barrel O’Monkeyz family, we have many things to be thankful for in 2024. What about you?

Meetings don’t have to be the dreaded “M” word. They can be creative, idea-generating sessions, and even fun. Here’s how!

Planning for the future is crucial for success. Here are some pointers for living in the present, applying lessons from the past, and steering toward a desired future six, 12, or 18 months down the road.

Setting proper expectations is crucial for customer satisfaction. When customers have realistic expectations, they are more likely to be satisfied with their purchases, leading to referrals, retention, and repeat sales.

How can we avoid falling into the trap of underestimating the time and effort required to complete a task and becoming a victim of the devil in the details?

All businesses need star performers plus a skilled and well-rounded supporting cast that can carry the load or step in when key team members leave, get sick, or go on vacation.

Employee engagement is critical to retention and to productivity. But what happens when employees are in jobs that are not consistent with who they are and what’s most important to them?

Positive thinking and appreciative inquiry are ways of identifying and building upon what is working well within an organization, community, or relationship.

Choosing NOT to address a problem is no different than failing to solve it, while addressing a problem, even if you fail, allows you to let go and move on.