It’s hard to admit we’ve underperformed or made a mistake.
September 22, 2022 8:59 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s hard to admit we’ve underperformed or made a mistake. Instead, we often blame others. Research shows that people who... View Article
Author Archives for Christian Banach
About Christian Banach
Christian Banach is a business development expert who helps agencies and consultancies land 6- and 7-figure opportunities predictably. With 20+ years of experience—including growing his firm and working with brands like Disney, Toyota, Kohl’s, and Constellation Brands—Christian now empowers clients to attract and close more deals through proven strategies and Relationship-Making™.
Last spring, I enrolled in a meditation teacher training program.
September 13, 2022 11:06 am Leave your thoughtsLast spring, I enrolled in a meditation teacher training program. It’s 2 1/2 years long. Material is taught through pre-recorded... View Article
Over the last few years, the name of a weird sport kept popping up.
September 1, 2022 9:38 am Leave your thoughtsOver the last few years, the name of a weird sport kept popping up. Pickleball. Unfamiliar? It’s a racket/paddle sport... View Article
I’ve got a problem.
August 24, 2022 10:42 am Leave your thoughtsI’ve got a problem. I have too many ideas. Launch a new service offering. Write a book. Break into a... View Article
How to Break into New Verticals and Avoid Client Conflicts to Drive Growth
August 23, 2022 6:11 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s a classic dilemma: agencies and martech companies win a client in a vertical market (like automotive) and develop expertise... View Article
Why Word-of-Mouth and Referrals Aren’t A Reliable Growth Strategy
August 23, 2022 2:24 am Leave your thoughtsAgencies and martech companies often boast that word-of-mouth and referrals are their primary source of growth and new business. While... View Article
Ever hold on to something for too long?
August 15, 2022 4:27 pm Leave your thoughtsEver hold on to something for too long? And after you finally let go, you wonder why you didn’t do... View Article
Every summer during college, my friends would take a weekend trip.
August 8, 2022 10:23 am Leave your thoughtsEvery summer during college, my friends would take a weekend trip. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It’s a waterside city, 1 1/2... View Article
Newsflash: Stop following the news!
August 1, 2022 8:40 am Leave your thoughtsNewsflash: Stop following the news! Think about this… Are you following the news, or is the news following you? Newspapers,... View Article
I’m on a quest.
July 26, 2022 4:38 pm Leave your thoughtsI’m on a quest. See a Chicago Cubs game in all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks. Every year I travel... View Article
If you follow golf, you know about the sport’s birdies and eagles.
July 18, 2022 11:50 am Leave your thoughtsIf you follow golf, you know about the sport’s birdies and eagles. But do you know about monkeys? When the... View Article
What can you learn about business growth from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper?
July 11, 2022 4:22 pm Leave your thoughtsWhat can you learn about business growth from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper? In the movie ” A Star is... View Article