During his life, Ed used “plain talk” to speak about the bottom line from the bottom of his heart. We believe these articles, which have been updated after his death, offer value for both your business and personal life.
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To score success, you must be willing to make mistakes
Remember Chicken Litter? I’m not surprised; it got about as far off the ground as a hen in flight. But…
Remember what business you’re in
When people ask you about the nature of your business, do you answer correctly? This may seem hard to…
You set the pace for employees
It may just be me, but I think that entrepreneurs make lousy golfers. I’ve tried golf, but I feel like…
Treat your best employees like you can’t live without them — because you can’t
This column is one in a series that will explore the thoughts, ideas and unadorned advice of an entrepreneur…
Start with your head, leave with your heart
This may be the last thing on your mind right now, but unless you’re carried out in a box, all entrepreneurs…
Hire the best, then let it rest
When I invented Kitty Litter in 1947, being an overbearing boss was the last thing on my mind. Quite…
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Never call time out when you’re winning
Everybody knows the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, and what happened to the rabbit when he stopped…
If you don’t love it, you’ll probably leave it
nce after I spoke at a college commencement ceremony, a young graduate approached me with a question….
If you can’t be a fox, be a junkyard dog
My friend Kenny Rogers sang one of the most famous pieces of advice in country music: “You gotta know…
Never invest in anything that needs paint
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This rule came from my Grandpa Huber. Actually, it was part of a trio…
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Feed the cat first: Its basic needs must be met before you move on
I had a cat. Actually, I hosted several of Michigan’s most pampered felines at our research center for…
Advertising is a reminder — selling is the real issue
It’s tempting for an entrepreneur to dump a bunch of money into advertising to tell the world about his…
Don’t get too big for your britches
That’s one of the warnings my Grandpa Huber always gave me, and I’ll wager you heard something similar…
Pondering: going one-on-one with yourself
Think back to when you launched your business. I doubt whether you dashed out and did it on a whim. You…
Don’t forget where you came from
When I was growing up, there was this old man who lived just outside town. When strangers asked directions,…
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