Monthly Archives: September 2016

On Bloomberg’s list of 50 most influential (there are actually 51 names on this list–Ms Clinton and Mr Trump tied for 2nd spot), only 12 are business or tech titans. The rest are in banking, investment banking, finance, politics, government or academia. Here’s my breakdown of their list; out of top 50– Political/government/judiciary/academic/other: 16 Finance/banking/investment […]

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqqdLeT25us?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] Bruce M Firestone Legacy Lecture Here is the Bruce M Firestone legacy lecture developed for professor Barbara Orser and the Telfer School of Management, and given on the 12th day of February 2016. It’s about… everything he learned on his journey or Brucie’s big adventure. Bruce M Firestone is best known as an […]

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vgNh3fLxJc?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] 72,000 Lumen Flashlight There has got to be a practical and amazing real estate use for a 72,000 lumen water-cooled flashlight like this. Then I had a crazy idea. Why not add them to strategic street poles in and around a city, et finalement pendant Nuit Blanche, create a once a year all-night […]

Canada’s HST (harmonized sales tax) is a good tax, if ever there was one, at least from a business point of view. For many organizations, HST is a profit centre. A what? Yeah, you heard me right: a profit centre. If you are buying land or commercial property, you can register before completion, and self-declare, […]

There is a vast on-going, never settled debate: should you have a partner or not in your next startup? According to Y Combinator, the answer is, “Yes.” They will not accept solitary founders. They want a team with some technical chops, some management, sales and marketing skills, etc. They believe that a new enterprise will […]

What’s the best way to train your SMEE salesforce? In my experience, it’s to bring each sales trainee with you on sales calls so s/he can hear what you say, and learn what you do to land a deal. Your longterm goal should be to bat .400, ie, convert 40% of your marketing leads to […]

My wife came up with a new idea (at least, new to me). How about we pay for travel, but stay for free? How would that work? By house sitting/cottage sitting/pet sitting for other folks who want nice, reliable people to care for their biggest, most important assets… Tons of sites to choose from! https://www.mindmyhouse.com/sitters/assignment/9487 […]

Here’re a few pointers to help you sell your million dollar home or cottage: -price it right using lots of comparables -stage it -improve its curb appeal and garden -take great photos -make an awesome video using drone footage -put it on YouTube -put it on facebook and other social media -hire a great agent […]

I turned my garage into a workspace and our basement into a family room by using an epoxy floor. Now one of the people I coach in real estate has found a more “natural” product–ecodur–to use instead… [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaHWz5GKV5I?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=540&h=304] @ profbruce

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYCeq1TQmFI?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] Prof Bruce is available to give inspiring addresses including keynote speeches for your organization. “Having Dr Bruce M Firestone at Bizfest.ca was a huge success. I heard nothing but positive feedback from all our delegates. One delegate even said she would have listened to him speak all day. His message was inspiring and […]