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Articles by Sam Allman

Building a Business,  Building a Life:  The Ties That Really Bind

Building a Business, Building a Life: The Ties That Really Bind

Sam Allman
September 1, 2012
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I have been in the flooring industry for a long time. It has given me a good life and the opportunity to provide well for my family. I have met many wonderful and incredible people on all sides of the business.


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Sweat the Small Things

Sweat the Small Things: They’re What Set You Apart

Sam Allman
August 1, 2012
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The book teaches us simple ways to prevent the little things from taking over our lives.


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Who's Your Buyer? Not Knowing Will Cost You Dearly

Sam Allman
June 10, 2012
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The most important element in the buying and selling process is not the product or the company it's being purchased from; it's the person doing the selling.
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Break the Chains: Getting Your Mind Right

Sam Allman
May 22, 2012
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Is it time to put you knee kicker away and shelve the way you view your work? Do you need to move from "doing" business to "running" a business?
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The Business of Doing Business

It's Time to Get Inspired

Sam Allman
April 4, 2012
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The first quarter of 2012 is in the books. No time to reflect, though; we have to put our shoulders to the wheel and get back to the grind, right?
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The Selling Begins When the Customer Says "No" - Part II

Sam Allman
March 7, 2012
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When customers object or voice their concerns, your measure as a salesperson is what you do next. And your first response might be to start talking...
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Actions You Can't Stop Doing to Keep Your Business Going

Sam Allman
December 22, 2011
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There are some actions we take as individuals that can never end. When we quit doing any of these actions, we will soon die.
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Be a Good Corporate Citizen; Make Your Brand Generous

Sam Allman
November 10, 2011
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Several months ago in this column, I encouraged you to make a decision to become a lover, to become generous.
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Retailer Spotlight - Austin Fine Floors: Building Business One Customer at a Time

Sam Allman
October 5, 2011
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Nineteen eighty-eight was not a good time to start a flooring business in Austin, Texas. The oil price collapse in July 1986 touched off a statewide recession and significant job losses.
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Six Suggestions to Prepare You to Sell Your Business Now

Sam Allman
September 8, 2011
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Answer the following question: When’s the best time to start saving for retirement? Of course now…it doesn’t matter how old you are, your station in life or how much money you have in the bank.
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