Welcome!

Well it's been a while since we first thought about getting our blog going, but thanks to Ron McDaniel of Buzzoodle Marketing - who spoke for a recent 90 Day Planning Event for business owners - we've taken the initiative and gotten started. So thanks for stopping by!

Up there at the top is the description of what ActionCOACH of Akron/Canton is all about - but to save you the trip up there I'll fill you in down here...

ActionCOACH of Akron/Canton is a business coaching firm owned by me (Bob Roberts) and my partner Dennis Kelley. We have more years of business experience than I guess either one of us care to admit - but that's not what makes us different. The difference is twofold:

1) We are business COACHES. That means that we don't simply consult with you and leave you when our engagement is finished; instead we work side-by-side with you as your coach, teacher, mentor, drill sergeant, marketing director and team builder to gain back your time, build a great team and understand your money situation so that you can build a great business;

2) We care deeply about the role of business in shaping, growing and developing our society, especially when business is approached as the vehicle that supports life and not the other way around. Too often business becomes the purpose for our lives when in fact the business should be there to support our lives.

It's not that the business isn't important; it is critical. But with the implementation of universal business principles that work in the real world the business owners we work with realize the goals of a successful business that enables them to pursue other interests, support important causes and charities and develop great relationships with their families. Business is serious business -but it had better be enjoyable and provide a great return on investment or you'd better go find another line of work.

Enough with the heavy stuff - let's have some fun and learn a little bit while we're at it...

Drop in frequently and let us know what's on your mind about whatever is running around in your brain at the time - business, entertainment, sports, interesting people. The one thing to know before you get started: we WILL be diligent about language, personal attacks and other shady posts so let's make sure that we are staying above board and work to build each other up instead of knocking somebody else down.

Have an awesome day!

Bob