Author Archives: Dave Notte
About Dave Notte
Dave began his career in the painting industry while attending University as a student manager for College Pro Painters. Dave has worked in the industry as a franchisee, franchisor and is currently CEO of Wolfgang Commercial Painters, one of the largest commercial painting firms in British Columbia.The Power of Positivity
April 19, 2012 in Stir Stick BlogSoon after joining the Entrepreneurs Organization, I got involved as a mentor with Accelerator. Accelerator is a program run by EO that helps early stage entrepreneurs “accelerate” past the million-dollar mark. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a mentor; by … Continue reading
Best Practices for Onboarding a New Employee
March 30, 2012 in Stir Stick Blog, What's NewYou have spent months sifting through resumes, checked references, conducted countless interviews, and you finally have your new hire. Let the training begin! Here are some tips on the onboarding process: 1. Have a discussion on learning style. Everyone learns … Continue reading
Hal Runkel on Marriage
March 14, 2012 in Stir Stick BlogHere are some more notes from last weeks’s Hal Runkel event. The guy has it figured out: Leaving your childhood family (dependance on your parents) and home (your baggage), is directly related to your ability to cleave to your spouse. … Continue reading
Hal Runkel on Parenting and Leadership
March 5, 2012 in Media News, Stir Stick Blog, What's NewMy wife and I attended a great seminar over the weekend and I wanted to share my notes: Key Note Hal Runkel, Author of Screamfree Parenting and The Self-Centered Marriage. Parenting Why should your children respect and listen to you … Continue reading
The Stakeholders
March 1, 2012 in Stir Stick Blog“Who are the key stakeholders in your business?” my mentor queered at our initial meeting. “My staff, my customers and my bank” I answered. “You are forgetting one, Dave” Hugh responded, “your suppliers”. Hugh went on to tell me the … Continue reading