
Summer Social Recap
It was a bustling, Wednesday night. The weather, of course, had not cooperated with us, as we prepped our event, half of which took place on a terrace with a river view, cloudy, rainy, and humid, but I digress. On… Read more→



Better Leaders are Better Listeners
We have all heard that communication is key, but how many of us truly believe we’re good at it? Not only do we live in an often polarized society, but the ways we communicate are different in the digital age…. Read more→


Why Your Business Needs Security Awareness Training
The way we work is changing all the time, and maintaining robust data security practices is vital. But your biggest threat may be your own employees; 90% of security breaches involve employee error, costing businesses an average of $3.86 million… Read more→


The 10 Words That Can Jumpstart Innovation
“Some people see the future and see a threat. Innovators see the same future and see an opportunity.” These are the words of Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert Jim Carroll. For 20 years, Carroll has been studying what makes companies… Read more→


The Cold Calling Guide from Sellemental
Matthew Lampros, the Founder of Sellemental, shared his proven methods for successful cold calling and appointment setting with the CFBC community. We learned how to achieve: 4 appointments per hour of calling 20% pick up rate (PUR) 80% yes rate… Read more→


Creating a Resilient Workforce
Compare the life of a business leader today to what it was like 20 years ago. Are things more or less complicated? Is hiring more or less difficult? Is there more or less competition? No one is immune from challenges… Read more→


The Impact of Sales Leadership and Priorities for Accelerated Growth
Building a resilient salesforce is harder than ever. Having an appealing job opportunity with a rockstar culture and team are required to land the most desired candidates. In this article, we’ve summarized tips on recruiting top talent and the importance… Read more→


Growing Your Business with Shared Experiences
Paul Spiegelman started his career as a bootstrap entrepreneur. What began as a business operating out of his garage grew to become BerylHealth, a customer call center with $40 million in annual revenue. Their claim to fame? The culture. Culture… Read more→


Building a Family Business Philosophy
At the Entrepreneur and Family Business Council, we define a family business differently. The way we see it, your employees, partners and investors in one way or another are family. Your business is also a significant family asset. Now more… Read more→
