By: Jim Fannin There is no business until goods or services are sold. Customers and clients do the buying. Procuring customers takes time and retaining them takes even more. With repeat customers spending at least 50% more than new customers, they’re worth keeping. Look at your prospects and customers as future and current partners. You […]

On Tuesday, Sept. 26th, the Oakbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting its official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and you’re invited! As an exclusive event for business owners, entrepreneurs, local leaders, and dignitaries, the Oakbrook Chamber Ribbon Cutting is a free event taking place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The festivities will include (and are not […]

As a leader in your company, you want to be a world-class decision maker — but are you? Are you calm and poised in high-stress, high-stakes situations when it’s time to make major decisions?  Have emotions ever clouded your reason? Have you regretted not trusting your gut feeling when you had a hunch?  It’s no […]

Every moment counts in the lightning-speed world of business. In fact, the difference between success and missed opportunities often comes down to a few key decisions, putting everything on the line and placing leaders under extreme pressure, where they have to balance high stakes and uncertainties. Are you prepared to make better decisions when the […]

By: Jim Fannin Yes. This is a 54-year old statue of me as an eleven year-old Little Leaguer with dreams of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. It was then I became aware of this shrine of 306 Hall of Fame members (68 members are still living). These men are the greatest baseball players ever. […]

By Jim Fannin “Dad, can I have a dollar?” He replied with a laugh, “I don’t have a dollar. You’ll have to earn your own dollar.” “Well, how do I do that?” I asked with the utmost naiveté. My father looked me in the eye and said, “You can’t make a buck until you sell […]

Remember when you committed yourself to the person of your dreams? Remember when you tied the knot of harmonious bliss? Remember when you gave yourself mentally, physically and spiritually to your significant other? Not only is your relationship important in your life, it is vital for your overall wellbeing. Each year that passes in a […]

By: Jim Fannin A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a […]

by Jim Fannin Last week six people told me in different ways, “I’m at a dead end!”  Each spoke of their job, relationship, parenting, family, health or life in general.  This is a doom and gloom thought and self-fulfilling prophecy about one’s plight.  “I can’t wait until 2017 is over,” three people complained. What’s going […]

By Jim Fannin The holidays are here! I hope you’re enjoying this season with great energy and spirit. For many this time of year is filled with happiness and joy while creating everlasting memories. For others this season can be filled with stress, worry, anxiety and even depression. There are three trigger points that combine […]