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Notarealsignguy I really believe there is always room to improve. With that in mind, I am quite open to teaming up with you to do some creative exploring and discovery. Again, let's reduce the stress level a little bit.

Ray Miller Thank you for your reply. It means a lot to me. You have been able to find a system that works for you. Kudos to you. As you say, "...this relieves stress and creates a more clearer mind..." The more we can relieve stress, the better. The more we can have a clear mind, the better...

Notarealsignguy be encouraged that the process you have developed is productive. As you say, "lowers stress levels." First, look for small ways to improve the process. Second, bring the whole team together for one specific topic: ask for input about how it works for them and what might they...

litewave Sounds like something several authors say, "Celebrate your failures." Plan, do, test, learn, "rinse and repeat." Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Notarealsignguy Sounds like you have a good handle on that side of your business. Texas_Signmaker and I have been discussing what to do with creative ideas that come up. What have you found works for you?

Texas_Signmaker In reply #9 in this thread, you said you usually forget creative ideas. Maybe forgetting them is okay with you, maybe not.

Texas_Signmaker Is forgetting them okay with you? Or ???

Val47 What the kid is doing is a tough one. As Notarealsignguy writes, maybe in the evening team-up with your kid to make a to-do list for the next day. On "difficult coworker situations," here is where being the best listener really pays off. Try to deliberately listen. Instead of thinking...

JBurton As you describe yourself as a "procrastinator," do you want to improve on that a little or would you rather not?

Notarealsignguy Thank you for these solid thoughts. On to-do lists, one author talks about having two to-do lists. One with two or three high importance items, like long-term, develop goals. The other with five or six other items. Again, your input on doing this at the end of the day is powerful.

Texas_Signmaker When you get creative ideas, do you write them down when they first show up? Or, do you try to hold them in your mind while you are doing something else?

Is your sign-making business as stress-free as it should be? A few of you reading this might have some interest in this topic. Let's have a five-minute get better-acquainted conversation.

Thank you for your gracious concern. I am doing fine. Been very busy with several new clients. They are taking tiny steps to improve their listening skills and enjoying the positive results.

As I see it, every sign shop has its own DNA. Each has a distinctive personality. By asking, "How did you find us?" you give yourself a chance to learn what attracted this wonderful new client to your shop. Then you can take what you learn and build on it. If you are interested in this tactic...

Johnny Best Thank you. And, I wish you a Merry Christmas.

I appreciate all who have taken the time to reply. Several have mentioned that their new client found them on Google. A hint of things to come. I am researching and writing a free do-it-yourself checklist for your Google My Business listing. We shall see how it goes. If you are interested in...

Think about a brand new client that is exactly your style. They have already indicated that they have more business to give you. What’s more, they have been easy to work with, and it feels good to do business with them. On top of that, you have been able to share a mutual smile and enjoy the...

Gino Thank you for your questions. The quick answer is to deliberately decide to listen intently. That sounds easy but seldom is easy. Clearing your mind to fully listen is no easy task, especially in a busy sign shop. Yet, it can be done if you are properly prepared. So, what I am focusing on...

If you have a sign-making team working with you as colleagues or employees, then you have a wonderful opportunity to continuously improve your listening skills and the listening skills of each team member. You will immediately notice better productivity, fewer mistakes, more camaraderie, more...

First things first. Thank you to all of you who have read this thread. I appreciate that you took some of your valuable time to consider what this is all about. And, for those who have had some fun with it, glad you had something to enjoy in these difficult times. Now, here is the business...