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20% Inflation? Federal Reserve Says Yes, It's That Bad! As an Entrepreneur, CEO, a leader, how do you guide your Team through high inflation, rising interest rates, and the coming recession? Grab something to write with because you are about to get 3 actionable tips for thriving when many others will be closing their doors.

They Laughed Until I Asked This Question...☄⚡ Winner of 1st Daytona Stock Car Race in 1936: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/item/50615 NASCAR pic. of Daytona Race, drivers hitting corner in the sand ca 1940: https://www.nascar.com/gallery/daytona-beach-earliest-racing-days/#photo-8 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-peanut-cluster-day-march-8/

How to Avoid The Cell Phone Punch-Line Mistake! 🎯🔥

LIVE! Serial Entrepreneur Benjamin John Discusses Shredding Guitars n Success n Fatherhood! 💥🤯!

One Of The Most Successful Movies EVER Released On This Day 🌟

Celebration Amidst Turmoil New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras – Happy Fat Tuesday! Have you ever walked Bourbon Street or visited Laffites’ (a 300 year old tavern)? Meanwhile, Ukraine fights for survival. Life often brings contradictory extremes together. You’ve likely experienced that as an Entrepreneur, as a Leader. It’s necessary to acknowledge the reality of attacks, tragedy, and uncertainty, while celebrating moments of success, joy, and clarity. For example, on this day in 1873, manufacture of the first “practical” typewrite began. Remington & Sons had bought the patent from Christopher Latham Sholes. Mr. Sholes had struggled to manufacture his invention since 1868. Remington paid $12,000 – nearly $27,000,000 in today’s dollars – and Mr. Sholes continued to refine the design. The 1873 design was clunky, but launched the modern era of writing. Mark Twain soon became the first author to submit a typed manuscript for a book. You likely haven’t used a typewriter recently, BUT you’re still using the QWERTY keyboard layout from 149 years ago. How might you scale your business by licensing products or intellectual property to other companies? What products or services could you license as additional solutions for your Customers’ needs? What Customers, products or services could you gain by buying another company? We discuss this and more in this Episode of Wolfe’s Watch. PS: This is also National Dadgum That’s Good Day – what did you experience or see someone else experience today that deserves a “Dadgum That’s Good?” Episode #170 Links: a. http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com/ b. https://www.britannica.com/technology/typewriter

Do You Stand With Your Team or Accept A Ride? When the going gets tough some accept a ride to safer ground, Others will take to the streets. Having clear values guides options and actions. One value system will guide a leader into the streets to be with the people he or she serves. Another set of values will guide a person to catch a ride home for the weekend. Even if you don’t have clearly articulated values for your business, your action will clearly communicate your actual values. Recent events have provided clear examples of true leaders stepping up and leading from the front. Putting themselves in harm’s way even when alleged allies offer “a ride” to safer ground for them personally. We are seeing amazing examples of true leaders standing strong and rallying the people they serve while propagandists mock them from the safety of their comfortable offices thousands of miles away. From these examples, we discuss 3 clear lessons for you as the leader of your business. Today’s episode goes to those who lead when progressives say they are not qualified to do so because they don’t have the “proper” education or blood line or approvals from “the right people.” Those that demonstrate what self-governance, independence, and self-determination look like. Episode #169

From The Baltic Sea to Seattle 🛫🗽 An Entrepreneur from the country of Georgia regaled us with story of starting the second business in his country after USSR’s ban on private businesses had been lifted by Mikhail Gorbachev under Perestroika/glasnost. Georgia borders the northeastern portion of the Baltic Sea. Ukraine borders the North/Northwest portion of the Baltic Sea with Russia in between these 2 countries. I was astonished by his story, while VERY aware of the irony of having a conversation that 10 years before would have not been possible. He was a successful entrepreneur in the United State, living in Seattle, when we met. I hosted him to lecture the top engineers, scientists, and executives of the launch systems company I worked for at the time. Remembering the drive from the airport to the company's campus still gives me goose-bumps because it was the impossible becoming reality: a respected scientist/engineer from the (former) USSR would be sharing how we could be engineers and scientists. Unthinkable, a few short years before that! Speaking of sweet irony, on this day in 1870 Senator Hiram R. Revels became the first African American to serve in the United States Congress! Merely 5 years after the civil war. Sen. Revels, a Republican representing Mississippi, took the Senate seat formerly held by none other than Jefferson Davis. (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hiram-Rhodes-Revels) Irony often results from how things play out over time. No doubt that will be true of current events. As an entrepreneur - a leader - you have an opportunity and duty to be the calm eye in the hurricane of current events. You can have a massive, positive impact on the world by growing your company - continually expanding opportunities for others in the process. You'll affect future Hiram R. Revels, and other future leaders that go on to great "firsts." Mostly without even knowing them or how you helped. For example, if you make products, every manufacturing job supports at least 4 other jobs. (https://www.epi.org/publication/updated-employment-multipliers-for-the-u-s-economy/) That's positive leverage that helps a lot of families! As that calm in the storm you'll be able to act on the opportunities for grow that always result from chaos. Enjoy the moment. In fact, today is National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day! Celebrate accordingly. With a favorite beverage and some of your favorite people. Have fun Friday!! See you on the trail.

This Made Your Custom Wheels Possible Custom "Mag" wheels have been popular for cars since the 1970's. Improving the efficiency of isolating aluminum from mined ore made industrial-level use of the metal possible. After at least 5,000 years of limited use, mostly jewelry. Charles Hall, a student working in his parents garage in Oberlin, OH changed all that. In 1886. In 1888 he founded the company we know as Alcoa. On the other side of the Atlantic, a French Chemist named Paul Heroult, developed the same process. Known as the Heroult-Hall Process, these two gentleman made many of the products you use today possible. How do you lead your Team to innovate and improve efficiency. With inflation here to stay through 2023, improving efficiency continues to be a Key Strategy for not just scaling your business, but for surviving the current economic turbulence. There are 3 Categories to keep your Team focused on. First they must thoroughly map the processes they are responsible for. We discuss these and more examples of how this applies to YOUR BUSINESS in this Episode of Wolfe's Watch. Episode #166 Links: https://www.aluminiumleader.com/history https://www.alcoa.com/global/en/who-we-are/history

Just When You Thought The World Was Stepping BACK From Insanity 🛑🌏😡 A wave of "mandate cancellations" has signaled an end to the "2 Weeks To Flatten The Curve" policies. Perhaps even the end of the Crisis that started in 2020. Now international conflicts are - almost as if on schedule - driving market chaos. AGAIN. Reports scream of Russia invading Ukraine, and China announcing intentions to "eradicate" Taiwan independence. Financial markets are rocked - oil, gas, other energy-related commodities begin pricing in disruptions and potential shortages. Supply chain disruptions are happening - again. Ships are being warned to avoid the Black Sea because a Turkish ship was hit by a missile. Disruptions in Taiwan could trigger more electronics shortages. As a business owner...a leader...there are 3 opportunities, which are responsibilities, too. You have an opportunity to help those directly affected. Who on your Team, at your Suppliers or amongst your Customers have family in harm's way. Your example will guide how those around you respond as events continue to unfold. Create the calm "eye in the storm" for those around you as chaotic events unfold. How other leaders react will create opportunities for you to help the Community you serve. "Those who panic get eaten first." - A principle from our SHTF Leadership Series of 2020. As other Leaders react or "panic" you'll have opportunities to serve, to fill the gaps, and to grow your business. We discuss these in more detail in this Episode of Wolfe's Watch. Episode #167 Links: https://splash247.com/carriers-urged-to-avoid-the-black-sea-as-turkish-bulker-gets-hit-off-odessa/

You Won't Believe THIS Changed Shipping Forever!🤯🔥 It's rarely clear how innovations or inventions will change our daily lives. Often, it's a "start slower than expected, become bigger than ever dreamed" progression. Even something seemingly as mundane as shipping goods over land. We discuss a change that altered history, and how it applies to your business. Episode #165

The Famous Andersen's Bakery! - Santa Barbara Adventure Stop #2 Andersen's Bakery & Restaurant, on State Street, has been long time favorite for snakes, desserts, breakfast, and much more. Look for the detailed collection of pottery displayed every where - lot's of surprises! Mezzanine areas provide 2 very different areas for parties or large groups while maintaining stunning views of State Street and the Restaurant. Stop by and tell them Wolfe says Hello!!

Petrini's Family Italian Restaurant in Santa Barbara! THE Lunch Stop on our Santa Barbara Adventure!! Great Service, always welcoming, excellent food, and an incredible location. Petrini's has become a favorite stop whenever in Santa Barbara. We even brought a large group in 2021 - 50 people (per the Staff's memory of that event). They handled our orders and boisterous humor famously. Petrini's Team always make you feel welcome, as though visiting family. Stop by and tell them Wolfe says hello!!

Snow in the Sahara Desert? And how does that relate to scaling your business? Discover how it DOES relate, and how that can help you be THE company Customers want to buy from and Top Talent wants to work for! What fired your imagination as a kid? Did you read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?" Or watch the Space Shuttle Enterprise launch, like Science Fiction come to life? As an Entrepreneur, a CEO, a Leader you ability to be heard and engage competes with social media, constant internet connections, games, texting, and more. How do you cut through the clutter? How do you create the "OMG! I want to be part of that!!" response needed in Prospective Customer, Top Talent you need to recruit, AND people that can promote your business? Snow in the Sahara is a key to that!

Construction Dips - Is a Recession Next? Inflation has affected home building. BUT that's just 1 piece of the puzzle. How are you preparing to scale your business, even if there is a recession? If you could make significant, positive changes in 30 days would you want to learn more about how? Episode #163

3 Things Limiting OR Accelerating Your Business Growth: Reality, Inflation, and Perception How do King Tuts Tomb, Inflation, Incomplete Information, and Bungee-Jumping off a Bridge affect growing your business? This Episode ties it all together, along with tactics you can use! Episode #162

Producer Price Index Inflation 2x Higher Than "Expected!" The numbers released are not good news. Consumer prices will follow. How are you responding to keep your business growing? Here's a tactic you can add to your tool kit. Episode #161

Iconic Company Makes Horrendous Error In Developing Talent An unfortunate example of how to create a company culture that repels the people you need most. Even iconic Super Bowl advertisers can make themselves instant pariahs. This is one of those "Un-sportsman-Like Conduct" moments that could cost this company the game. Even on Valentine's Day, there may not be enough love and forgiveness to prevent a major backlash. Join the conversation! Episode #160

Clinton Swaine, the world leader in experiential business training, has built Frontier Trainings into a powerhouse spanning 4 continents. During "The Great Shutdown" he was stranded in Malaysia with his new Bride. Mr. Swaine shares how he pivoted online, adapted to different cultures, and grew his business while many failed. Having returned to his San Diego, CA Headquarters, Mr. Swaine has the next legendary Play To Win training live February 25-27 at the beauty Marina Center. Learn more at GoToPTW.com.

Highest Inflation In 40 Years - Get Ready For The 1970s 7.5% Inflation reported by the Federal Government for January 2021 to January 2022. In January 2021 you were being told this is just "transient," temporary inflation. The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate hike for March 2022. Remember the 1970's? Stagflation? Get ready. If history repeats you're about to live through as recession worse that the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Here's how to get ready to thrive while others fail.

OTD in 1775 British Parliament Declared the Colony of Massachusetts to be in Rebellion. Leadership challenges from that day still apply today. In this Episode's conversation explores a leadership lesson you can apply to your business today. Entrepreneurs, CEO's, and business leaders are either benefitting from remote-work teams or being beaten by them. Here's a key to winning the war for talent AND scaling your business. Happy National Bagel and Lox Day!!

Do You Have A Clear Mission For Your Company? Clarity and purpose are crucial for success. Here's a strong example.

Win The War For Talent - Best Practices Part 03 Keep and recruit the Top Talent needed to scale your business! Avoid this mistake to create an advantage competitors can not match. Wolfe’s Watch Episode #155

Recruit High-Performing Millennials To Grow Your Company. They are 35% of the workforce! AND mass media has unfairly slandered them. Here's one of the Top 3 Tactics for building high-performing teams of Millennials. Wolfe’s Watch Episode #154

Feds Claim 467,000 Jobs ADDED in January, 2022? Is this even believable? ADP's just-released report claimed 301,000 job LOST in January. Today we discuss what's REALLY happening. Including how this actually affects your business. There's even a tip for how your business can benefit.