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Rob Simons, Columnist
Certified Petra Coach Rob Simons draws upon his 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, brand expert and business coach. Rob founded PixelWorks Corporation in 1993 to serve the interactive advertising industry and in 1996 he founded Toolbox Studios, Inc., one of the most respected branded content marketing firms in Texas. Rob sold Toolbox Studios in 2015 to focus exclusively on business coaching, which includes certification as a Gazelles International Four Decisions™ coach. An active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), Rob is currently a “Master” EO Strategy Summit Facilitator and an EO Accelerator Instructor. In 2007, the San Antonio Business Journal named him one of San Antonio’s “40 Under 40.”
Opinion Editorials
Scale your business by keeping score & up your game against competition
(EDITORIAL) A scoreboard at a Friday night football game can be relevant to your own business. This score, and how its posed, makes all the difference!
Business Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs: You’re unemployable in your own company, must define your role
(ENTREPRENEURS) Once you've built a successful business, it's time to reexamine your role and determine where you fit in best.
Business News
How the Lean concept can have the biggest impact on your bottom line
(BUSINESS) Using the Lean business concept and asking the non-sexy question of "What's dumb around here?" your business will outpace your competitors in no time.
Opinion Editorials
Build your championship business using Nick Saban’s process
(OPINION EDITORIAL) When it comes to winning, The University of Alabama's Nick Saban knows a thing or two. Here's how to take what he knows and use it for your business.
Opinion Editorials
Why you should disconnect your accounting and annual calendars
(OPINION NEWS) The only thing that your accounting calendar and your yearly calendar have in common is the word calendar.
Opinion Editorials
Airlines have pricing figured out, use their moves to figure yours out
(OPINION EDITORIAL) Pricing in any market can vary widely across the board, but airlines seem to have figured out the world of competitive pricing.
Business News
3 common issues that are slowing down your business
(BUSINESS NEWS) Looking to expand your organizational growth? Identify your weakest link to pinpoint what may be slowing you down.
Opinion Editorials
Why businesses should act like protective parents
(EDITORIAL) Hiring new employees can make or break your business. Treat your business like your baby and hiring like a protective parent.