All entrepreneurs start their business with a passion for what they do, and a vision for what that business could become. Perhaps it’s a dream to forge a new path in an industry, develop a life-changing product, or somehow follow in the footsteps of someone you admire. Regardless of the reason, at some point you…
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Marion Mitchell Morrison. What does that name mean to you? Does it sound tough or heroic? What if I told you that Marion is really John Wayne? That’s right, folks. Marion was his given name but it didn’t quite convey the cowboy, rough-rider style that “the Duke” was known for, so a name change was…
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In today’s fast paced and connected world, it has become easy for people to get distracted and give up on their dreams. We all face those moments. When was the last time you had a dream or a vision for something you wanted to accomplish? At the time, chances are you truly believed you had…
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In our 17 years in business, Kolbeco has worked with a number of companies, big and small. Through all of that we have found some common themes and attitudes among the most successful. They mess up. A lot. Everyone makes mistakes, but the successful business people seem to accept the mistake and move on. They…
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I hear it a lot. In person, on social media, on talk shows. Regardless of what side of the political spectrum you find yourself on, you think the media is biased. During election season, the discussions become more frequent and more heated. Right now, we’re in a firestorm of accusations of media bias. I’m in…
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Overcoming Fear and Why the Mind Matters Most I was, in the middle of a swim in a local lake. It was a Sunday morning, and many swimmers were around me, following the course. The warm-up leading up to the swim went well. My coach and teammates were there, giving me confidence and comfort. Then…
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Kolbeco has been around 17 years. In that time, we have watched some businesses explode and some implode. So, as we have reflected on the successes and failures, we see a common theme. The ability of the organization to develop a clear mission, their brand, the ability to hustle and to think through the details…
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Those who know me well know I like to do things outside. I enjoy nature and taking on challenges, but also embrace the journey and the opportunity to celebrate the successes big and small that lead to the overall accomplishment. As I pondered this passion, I considered what this means for business and all those…
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One state in particular has a cult following and you can see their state flag throughout the world. What state is that you ask? It is Colorado. But when you see their flag, it isn’t only flying high next to a bunch of other flags. It is on people’s hats, shirts, hoodies, socks, bikinis… You…
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In the world of marketing, people have looked for the easy way to automate marketing and sales, and with the onslaught of marketing automation software the ability to do so has become relatively easy. The reality is, it may work for some industries, but the way many businesses are approaching it is atrocious. At its…
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