Rethinking the Way You Do Business in the 21st Century
Business growth can not be sustained if it remains in its present form. We are already seeing the early stages of the disintegration of traditional business models from the excesses of the 90s and early 2000s.
In this presentation Robin will show you how the solutions to achieving business sustainability tie neatly together with one common thread. He will lay out principles that can be put to use by entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes to experience better, faster results with consistent profitability.
In this presentation you'll learn:
- Why constant innovation will become the gateway to accelerated growth for your business
- How to make your company more efficient, more relevant, and more profitable
- Why business holds the key to saving the planet and saving the economy
- How shared sacrifice holds the key to our potential success in the 21stcentury
- Robin's Seven Step Challenge...a call for action
Your audience will leave armed with tools to be more innovative, more strategic and more effective business leaders.
How to Reinvigorate Your Business and Achieve Sustained Success in these Challenging Times
This breakout session is excellent for any business owner who wants to grow his or her company effectively and profitably. No abstract theories here, only street-smart advice from someone who's spent decades in the trenches. As an entrepreneur for almost 35 years, Robin Crow has gained a deep reservoir of experience in multiple business sectors. In this breakout session, he'll be sharing critical factors for accelerating the growth of your business.
Through the execution of these ideas, his company Dark Horse Recording (one of the premiere recording studio complexes in the world) has continued to thrive . . . even during this PERFECT STORM of a collapsing recording industry due to technological advances, antiquated business models, and a devastated economy. At Dark Horse, dealing with constant setbacks and extreme challenges has simply become "business as usual." Thriving in the Economic Storm is an interactive session in which Robin will facilitate a two-way conversation with your group to devise solutions for the challenges you are going through right here, right now.
How to Energize Your Business and Prosper During Tough Times
Exceeding expectations is not just a state of mind; it’s a philosophy that should permeate every aspect of your life. Whether your pursuit is a business venture, helping the poor, raising a family, or fighting for a cause, going the extra mile will give you the upper hand. Great leadership personifies the idea of going the extra distance thereby exceeding expectations. People will always be drawn towards someone who cares, focused, committed, and not only goes the distance, but a few steps beyond. There are no limits to what degree your personal and professional life will prosper as you engage in this simple but profound strategy. Exceeding expectations is an ideology that will fuel creativity and innovation.
Exceed the expectations of your customers by providing them with a compelling experience, and they WILL return for more. You will command their loyalty. This idea must be taken further than simply exceeding the expectations of your external customers. Your internal customers -- your employees -- are equally important. By creating environments where exceeding expectations becomes part of your DNA, you will experience abundance at every level. Robin will share with you the stories and experiences which have lead him to the pinnacle of customer service excellence, and lead you towards ideas and strategies which keep these same goals of continual, daily improvement front and center in your teams’ minds.
How Anyone in Any Job Can Lead With Enthusiasm, Passion, and Purpose
How do we reignite our passion to reach out and help the sick, the suffering, the homeless, and the forgotten? Perhaps it’s the understanding that true success has little to do with what we accomplish for ourselves, and everything to do with how we reach out to others. No one knows how far the ripple effects of our decisions go, but the decision to give back and make a difference is the highest calling to which we can aspire. Of all the global issues we face, none is more important than helping people in need.
These are the times that try men's souls, but giving back and making a difference just might be the medicine that will turn our world around. If we all give according to our ability, the positive impact will be staggering because each of us can use our unique gifts to lift spirits, touch hearts, and become powerful agents of change in the world. Robin will help your team to envision and apply these thoughts and principles to your specific business model, in a sense empowering employees, at all levels to be leaders in their own right.
The Symbiotic Relationship Between Achieving Success and Saving the Planet
In the 21st century, you cannot be an effective leader without at least acknowledging that we are living in a time where the size and scope of the challenges before us are unprecedented. Poverty, terrorism, a bankrupt economy, the energy crunch, and climate change are just a few of the complex issues that we face every single day. It seems like the whole world is on fire. All these problems seem bigger than any of the solutions that have been proposed for them, which is all the more reason why we must rise together to meet these challenges.
"If you’re looking for a noble cause to put your energy behind, there is an endless list to choose from. As for me, I have a soft spot for environmental issues, which ultimately affect every one of us. At my company Dark Horse Recording, we are constantly searching for ways to lower our carbon footprint by committing to sustainable practices and the three Rs… reduce, reuse, and recycle. Also, I’ve written a book on global warming. But you don’t need to own a company or write books to have a significant impact on a cause that’s important to you. You just need to get involved." Robin will share insights and insider stories not just from his successful businesses, but from others around the world who have done their part to reduce their carbon footprint AND increase their profit margin, all at the same time.
