Archive for John L. Herman Jr.

Issue#2438 The Bitter Taste of Failure… or the Sweet Smell of Success?
by John L. Herman Jr. (08/19/2008)

I have spent a lot of time and money on deals that I didn’t get. So what? I always gave every deal my best shot - and, knowing that I had done all I could, I believed that, over time, the numbers would come back my way. My efforts would pay off.

Do You Have a Problem?
by John L. Herman Jr. (07/26/2008)

Some business owners are like ostriches. They bury their heads in the sand. I have talked with owners who owed millions in debt, were 120 days late on their accounts payable, and couldn't price and order correctly - and they still looked at me like I was crazy when I said they should sell and get out.

Was It Worth the Pain?
by John L. Herman Jr. (07/15/2008)

Success is like any other high in life. It is a rush. It may be as simple as getting the closest parking space. Ahhh, that little rush of victory! And all it took was driving around the lot three times.

Someone Is Better at It Than You Are
by John L. Herman Jr. (04/30/2008)

There is only one number one, only one best at anything. Thankfully, we live in an environment where even the tenth-best or the hundredth-best business may make some money.

Study and You Shall Learn
by John L. Herman Jr. (03/07/2008)

You can't experience everything yourself. It's a simple fact. You just won't live long enough to accomplish it all.