The Value of Working With The Right People
Hello again! Its great to be back in the saddle after 2 and a half weeks of holidays. I took my wife and 2 sons across the Canadian prairies visiting family, doing some RV'ing, and some fishing. At the end of it all I am happy to be back home doing what I love; helping other businesses grow by referring them business.
Earlier this summer my wife had a medical condition that kept her in the hospital for a few days. Needless to say it was a major distraction for our family and I got very little business done for over a weeks time. Here is the point I want to make today. My business kept right on rolling because my joint ventures kept bringing in money despite my circumstances. I have great joint venture partners that are reliable, and dependable in everything they do. I was reminded again that the key to a great business is great people.
My joint venture partner Robin Elliott and I were scheduled to host another week of Certified Business Mentor training just as my wife ended up in emergency. All it took was a phone call and I was told to take all the time I needed with the family. I lost no income because of my absence that week. How many small business operators can leave the business on short notice for a week and not have it affect their bottom line? I have owned a traditional small business with a sales and operational staff. I can tell you from experience that this would have been a nightmare. True freedom or flexibility is much harder to maintain in that environment.
The great news is my wife has pretty much recovered her health and our business didn't miss a beat. I want to once again thank all of my joint venture partners for stepping in and covering for me where needed during this trying time. It is a testament to your character and the strength of our relationships.
To the rest of you; don't compromise your standards and do business with someone who doesn't meet your criteria. Most of the time these people will only let you down when you need them the most. Also, make sure you treat the people around you the way you want to be treated. I can tell you the pay-off is immense!
Patrick Giesbrecht
Joint Venture Broker
