My dad has developed a reputation for his expertise in dealing with “rotten wood.” As a general contractor on the (wet) Outer Banks, this reputation serves him well. He’s got to know when and where to look for rotten wood before it is obvious, how to diagnose it, tear it out, replace it and prevent
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Boredom is a business killer. Being boring is the ultimate “business sin.” And RETAINING clients — over a long career: is the hallmark of true success; and hinges on your ability to keep them INTERESTED. This — the law of INTEREST — is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood concepts relating to business success.
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  Women Who WOW gift bags are LEGENDARY.  We’ve had the best of the best brands support our events…. the MOST luxurious of the luxurious, and occasionally, we are presented with items that turn us into INSTANT fans and ongoing customers.  Reverence Apparel comes to mind as one of our ALL TIME favorite sponsors.  Women
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I should know. I had a story of my own once. A story that I BELIEVED… about me being SO precious and SO pure-hearted and so COMMITTED as a wife and mom… SO different from other business owners… that I couldn’t POSSIBLY do all I needed to do to have a thriving business. No, no,
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