• Ellen Rohr Find Great Techs

How to Find Great Techs

"I can't find great techs." That's the #1 problem contractors share with me, over the phone and on the seminar trail. A few contractors have solved this problem. Jim and Jason Criniti have. My best friend and mentor, Al Levi, introduced me to Jim Criniti a few years back. Al was working [...]

How to Find Great Techs2017-09-19T20:13:16+00:00

Procedures UN-Complicated: Get Your Operating Manuals IN

Hmmm.  Which is worse... hitting your thumb with a fast-swinging hammer or writing your Operating Manuals? For me,  I'll take the swollen, broken thumb over writing procedures.  Ugh!  I've done it, and it is complicated, slow-going work.  However, I also know the power, the sanity and flat-out freedom that Operating Manuals can provide.  So let's explore the [...]

Procedures UN-Complicated: Get Your Operating Manuals IN2017-03-16T15:02:55+00:00

At ZOOM DRAIN, We Multiply!

Ooooh, I am really excited about ZOOM DRAIN!  I started this franchise with my best friends for partners:  Al Levi, Jim Criniti and Jason Criniti.  They just happen to be some of the smartest businessmen I know, too. Our Mission:  To demonstrate the best that business can be.  I was motivated to put to [...]

At ZOOM DRAIN, We Multiply!2016-12-20T00:23:16+00:00
  • Ellen Rohr about Men and Women Pay

Why Women Make Less Money Than Men

The oft reported statistic is that women, on average, make about 79% of what men make for doing equivalent work.  (For more details, AAUW is a great resource.) Is that fair? Nope. We can improve this situation, if we are willing to do what we can do. Once upon a time, I left my [...]

Why Women Make Less Money Than Men2016-12-01T14:55:07+00:00

How to UN-Complicate Communication!

We have 24 hours a day to create the life and business we want. While we can't manufacture more time, we can revisit how we spend it.  In my companies (and yours?) we can leverage time by streamlining communication. It's challenging enough to stay in good communication with the ones we love and live with.  (Are [...]

How to UN-Complicate Communication!2017-01-23T21:52:54+00:00
  • Ellen Rohr becoming UNStuck

How I got UNstuck today…

I'm in the process of overhauling our online content, our website and how we communicate with you. I am super excited about it. We are creating video and streamlining content and business tools. You are going to get the best of my best. I can't wait to share it with you! But today it got [...]

How I got UNstuck today…2016-12-01T14:55:09+00:00

Ready to Go Paperless?

You get a tablet!  You get a tablet!  At Zoom, now every team member has a tablet.  On it:  The Operations Manual.  The Price Book.  How To Videos.  Invoicing and Payment Collection.  The Top Projects Lists and updates.  The Scorecards.  Testimonials and Job Evidence Manuals.  Access to the internet, videos, Google apps, email, texting…whatever they [...]

Ready to Go Paperless?2016-12-01T14:55:12+00:00

To Build a Rockin’ Culture…Skip the Pep Talk

I am blogging on behalf of Visa Business and received compensation for my time from Visa for sharing my views in this post, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Visa’s. Visit http://facebook.com/visasmallbiz to take a look at the reinvented Facebook Page: Well Sourced by Visa Business. The Page serves as a space where small [...]

To Build a Rockin’ Culture…Skip the Pep Talk2016-12-01T14:55:14+00:00

Business Makeover Tips – The Ride Along

As a small business expert, I have learned a few things.  Here are my latest, greatest insights… There is information and implementation.  You probably have PLENTY of information already. You are short on time and energy.  Ergo, you get behind on implementation. Your front line team members can get things done for you.  They will [...]

Business Makeover Tips – The Ride Along2016-12-01T14:55:14+00:00