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The Rebirth of Entrepreneurship in Spokane?

Great Points Jurene, I believe the Spokane business community offers or has available some great resources for Entrepreneurs. The real question that I think of when we see this percent of an increa…

Tagged: Start-Ups, Spokane, Entrepreneurship, Business

Replied Feb 8

The Rebirth of Entrepreneurship in Spokane?
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A survey conducted by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a national outplacement organization, concluded that 8.6% of unemployed workers started their own companies in 2009. With the largest increase…

Tagged: Start-Ups, Spokane, Entrepreneurship, Business

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LaunchPad Quarterly Networking Event

March 23, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm – The Holley Mason Building

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Prayer Breakfast was amazing..... if you missed it make sure you make the next one.... 14 hours ago

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Yvonne Johnson and Travis Krant are now friends

5 hours ago

Tambra Ostrander replied to Travis Krant's discussion 'What If?' in the community Entrepreneurs & Small Business Community

I do believe it's possible, and I believe the best way to teach it is to demonstrate it. I believe that it is our responsibility to care for others and in doing so we will have all that we need. Those that reach the top by stepping on others sacrifi…

9 hours ago

Prayer Breakfast was amazing..... if you missed it make sure you make the next one....

14 hours ago

Is thinking about the Prayer Breakfast tomorrow.... I hope to see everyone there....

yesterday

Travis Krant replied to Travis Krant's discussion 'What's most important Sales or Service?' in the community Entrepreneurs & Small Business Community

Michael, A service-focused employee profile is a very interesting topic, would you mind sharing a little bit of how you define that behavior or character traits? Also what role do you believe motivation plays in that characterization?

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Michael Lovas replied to Travis Krant's discussion 'What's most important Sales or Service?' in the community Entrepreneurs & Small Business Community

Oy, can I relate to that, Jurene! This morning I made the mistake of standing in the wrong place at the coffee shop counter. No one would wait on me until I moved five fee to my left and stood in the right spot. I could see the importance of that (…

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Jurene Mason replied to Travis Krant's discussion 'What's most important Sales or Service?' in the community Entrepreneurs & Small Business Community

Travis, I forgot you had this one here. I was frustrated about service this weekend and posted a discussion in the sales community with the same question... sort of a combo of buy local attitude from people who know a sale is made and don't care wha…

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Travis Krant is now friends with Ed Davis, PLS and James T Barfoot

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Pinnacle Professional Partners

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Helping Businesses achieve their Pinnacle by establishing the foundational principles necessary to reach and maintain success.

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Travis Krant's Blog

The Three-Minute Rule

The Three-Minute Rule is an excerpt from Anthony Tjan's blog written for the HBR. He is CEO, Managing Partner, and Founder of the venture capital firm Cue Ball. He is recognized as a true business builder.

I challenge you to read the below, take a minute to try what it recommends, and comment to the group with what insight, if any, you gained. Share your thoughts......

….“While there are obvious ways to gain significant customer understanding, such as surveys and focus groups, some of the most… Continue

Posted on February 22, 2010 at 10:07am —

What Leadership Style Are You?

Daniel Goleman, best-selling author and internationally known psychologist discussed leadership in terms of 6 styles used to motivate others. Although these may not be all-inclusive, I believe we can all see ourselves or characteristics of ourselves within these styles.

Read the below and see which style stirs something inside of you:

Visionary - This style is most appropriate when an organization needs a new direction. Its goal is to move people towards a new set of shared dreams. "Visionary… Continue

Posted on February 15, 2010 at 1:58pm —

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At 7:39pm on March 18, 2010, Yvonne Johnson said…: Travis, great to chat with you this morning. I like the leadership info, we are working on building a servant based, business-technology model within both programs: TEConnections\TECcorps. Great to have some experts in the field. I'm piloting a leadership book with some of our students...True North by Bill George.

At 1:31pm on March 18, 2010, Charlie Brewer said…: Great to see you too Travis! An amazing morning with wonderful people! Enjoy the sunshine!!

At 8:18pm on March 17, 2010, Brent Wilcox said…: Yvonne Johnson has been urging me to join so here I am at last!

At 3:45pm on March 17, 2010, Rodney McAuley said…: Hey bro-

Can't make it tomorrow; my grandchildren are coming into town for a few days, and I have Papa duty tomorrow morning. Sure will miss being with you. You'll have to let me know how it goes. Shalom...rm

At 12:41pm on March 17, 2010, Terry Lynn Hoover~Live life on purpose!! said…: Ok thanks! See you tomorrow, appreciate your message!
God Bless, Terry

At 1:33pm on March 15, 2010, Ed Davis, PLS said…: Travis ... looking forward to talking ... Ed

At 12:45pm on March 12, 2010, Todd Hulett said…: Hi Travis,
Thanks fr the welcome.

Todd

At 12:30pm on March 11, 2010, Holly Martin said…: We are currently looking for arts & international busineses that might be interested in moving to the Spokane International District. There are currently some affordable spaces for lease and sale and are hoping to get some new businesses in that will build on the momentum that is currently going on in the area. We have a very supportive business association and lots of people excited about creating a vibrant community along E. Sprague.