by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Steve’ arrived at Tony’s office right on the time he said he would. And he carried with him a packet of chocolate biscuits. “Hi Tony, I’m Steve.” Tony noticed Steve’s firm handshake, and ready smile as he looked him straight in the eye. “It’s great to meet you, and... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Tony realised he also had to invest in his education so he picked up the book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, and sat down to read it. He became engrossed in it, realising the story pertained very much to him. In the fast-paced world of construction,... by Pete O'Keeffe | Aug 30, 2024 | Building and leading a team, Gaining freedom, Leadership, Persuasion
Tony grew up in a small town where hard work and perseverance were core values. He pursued civil engineering, which led him to start his own construction company. Over the years, he built a business that prides itself on quality and reliability. However, the demands... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog, Gaining freedom, Persuasion, Tips & Ideas
I read a really sad article on Facebook last week. Another business was closing their doors. The business owner made a really telling comment …”I’m not afraid to admit that I may be a good butcher, I may be a good manager, but I’m not sure that I’m cut... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, Gaining freedom, Persuasion
WHY SOME PEOPLE THINK BANKS ARE MAKING TOO MUCH MONEY. Having seen the devastation caused recently by SVB bank going to the wall and taking another with it, and then seeing Credit Suisse being baled out, it made me wonder what the banks are doing to ensure the safety... 
by Pete O'Keeffe | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog, Gaining freedom, Tips & Ideas
Last week we spoke about Members from the 7M Business Growth Model. If you don’t get this right then you’re destined to work by yourself without a team. Your business can’t grow, because there is only so many hours in the day you as 1 person, can work. You can’t... 