Quotes by John Rampton

You can say anything to anyone, but how you say it will determine how they will react.

Your customers are the lifeblood of your business. Their needs and wants impact every aspect of your business, from product development to content marketing to sales to customer service.

As an entrepreneur, Ive come across countless articles and quotes proudly telling me that I should accept failure, smile, and keep my head up. In other words, Ive been told to stay positive. The thing is, when youre forced to shut down a business and let really awesome people you care about go, staying positive is the last thing on your mind.

Negotiating isnt about getting what you want or giving in to what the other party wants. Its not an either/or situation. Its about having both parties walk away satisfied. Over the years in both business and life, Ive had to learn this hard lesson.

Ive had to listen to candidates tell me they are the most wonderful thing since the invention of sliced bread, and it bores me to death. It also makes me doubt that they are actually any good at all - plus its an attitude that would never fly in the culture Ive created in my company.

Just because youre married doesnt mean that you have to spend 24/7 together and cant have separate interests and hobbies. In a healthy relationship, you both understand - and respect - that you need time apart doing what you want to do.

We all have those dreams weve never let go of. But believe it or not, sometimes a job that were not that keen on can help us achieve those dreams or goals.

I feel rejecting rejection is one of the most crucial steps in getting past failure.

While its important to accept failure and not let it bog you down, its also perfectly acceptable to get upset about it as long as you remember that failure is a stepping stone in your journey that is getting you to where you need to be.

Weve all experienced those days when we feel like an absolute failure. Its a normal feeling when things dont go as exactly planned. And, when we feel like that, its challenging to think of yourself as a successful individual.

I get work done in half the time if the family is still asleep. When my family wakes up, Ive already had a productive morning and am ready to enjoy breakfast with them before I start conquering the rest of my day.

Having emotional intelligence allows you to manage your emotions, show empathy, and prevent you from getting distracted. It also helps you solve problems and be a more likable person.

Learning about and from your customers isnt always easy and requires a commitment to continual observation.

Empowerment isnt a buzzword among leadership gurus. Its a proven technique where leaders give their teams the appropriate training, tools, resources, and guidance to succeed.

Make no mistake about it. Bad habits are called bad for a reason. They kill our productivity and creativity. They slow us down. They hold us back from achieving our goals. And theyre detrimental to our health.

Making great strides without a well-defined purpose will not bring positive results.

Marriage can be tricky and challenging at times.

In a time when consumers desperately want to trust businesses - but they just dont - influencer marketing is one way to overcome this problem.

Dont eat because youre angry, bored, sad, or stressed.

A cardinal rule in budgeting and saving is to pay yourself first. Once your paycheck hits your account, wisdom has it that you should move some amount to savings even before you pay the bills.