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ReStimCo Limited, and oil and gas company in Calgary, is introducing an innovative Electro-Static Pulse technology for the stimulation of oil and gas wells to achieve sustainable recovery from low permeability reservoirs. Surprisingly perhaps, currently when an oil and gas well is fully depleted and shut-in after hydraulic fracking, about 90% of the oil is still in the ground. This new Electro-Static Pulse technology is expected to greatly increase the percentage of hydrocarbons recovered from both new wells and old legacy wells. See www.restimco.com and www.deepgreenone.com
How We Got Started
The business got started because there was a need for a better way to stimulate hydrocarbon reservoirs than hydraulic fracking, which has many disadvantages. This new Electrostatic method of stimulation overcomes many of those disadvantages.
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Hello Abel and Sofi, I am 78 so can empathize. Suggest you forget about finding regular full time work - it's a waste of time. I would not hire me either if I was running a business and wanted to grow and expand unless you brought a very specific skill to the organization that I could not find...
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Hello Abel and Sofi, I am 78 so can empathize. Suggest you forget about finding regular full time work - it's a waste of time. I would not hire me either if I was running a business and wanted to grow and expand unless you brought a very specific skill to the organization that I could not find elsewhere. We know old folks are not long - term talent. My suggestion is that you get into some consulting work. To do that, you can follow the steps I have identified below... Clearly identify what you are good at, and what you are passionate about and what you like to do; Write it down, think about it, and make it very specific; Define how it could be valuable to someone else; you may want to test it by doing volunteer work to start; you will meet people and validate your skills/talents; do a lot of networking at events related to your interests - there are many; join groups, and go to events; meet people; When you have your VALUE defined, think about who it would be valuable for and define that niche as clearly as possible. Only about 3% of any niche actually are ready to buy so that should be your target when you have a VALUE defined and a NICHE to target; Next, think about ways you can market that VAUE to the niche; use all methods - social media, face to face, etc. Work at doing this for a year and then reassess your progress and make adjustments. Never lose sight of the need to have a VALUE to offer and a niche that would be interested in buying that VALUE. Forget about your background and experience and pedigree and age because no one will pay you for that. They will only pay you for VALUE received. You must convince them that your offer has VALUE, that's all. Consider giving it away to start and to demonstrate the value of your offer, and then ask for a share in the value received. Get as many testimonials as possible - they will help you prove the VALUE offered. During the development of this plan you may wish to get any job at any pay level to keep you sharp and in touch with people. Whatever you do, never stay home and do nothing trying to figure out what to do. Live life with people, and make it happen. At your age and my age we must be careful to do what makes us happy most of the time. Good luck,
Years ago I traveled a lot on business, having lived, worked and traveled in about 85 countries. In those days it was much easier than today. I could make one phone call and book a flight in about 10 minutes.
A few weeks ago I needed a flight to go skiing in Canada; to make a long story short...
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Years ago I traveled a lot on business, having lived, worked and traveled in about 85 countries. In those days it was much easier than today. I could make one phone call and book a flight in about 10 minutes.
A few weeks ago I needed a flight to go skiing in Canada; to make a long story short it was agony selecting and booking and paying for an acceptable option. In the end I had to go through three stops for a 10 hour trip that should have been about 5 hours.
Needless to say, I would love to be able to work with an agent who could avoid all the time and agony and frustration in booking a simple flight. And I am not alone. However, it seems the agents are not able to do much better--I tried.
So, here's my advice. Forget about your lack of travel experience and focus on providing a service to overcome the frustration I mentioned. As far as advising people where to go, just gather together a lot of brochures and read them or give them to the client. Give them choices. Deciding where to go is often the fun part of travel, so don't dwell on that too much; once they decide, make it as easy as possible to get a good travel schedule.
Remember, no one pays for your experience or pedigree, they pay for the value of the service you render. Identify a value that sets you apart from the many competitors out there and you will slowly and steadily grow.
For me, the greatest value would be helping me avoid spending 1 or 2 hours booking a simple flight--I'm not kidding. And if you can find a decent connection that saves money, all the better. And get know the differences between the various options as written in the fine print. Investigate different departure points as an option; know the baggage policies; refund policies; etc. Find out about insurance options other than what the airlines offer; perhaps with a particular credit card they may have. You know what I mean. Find a VALUE you can offer, and promote it.
I wish you well. Can you help me?
You are not a sales person, so don't try to be one. Pick another area of focus. Take time to really identify what you like to do. Spend some time doing volunteer work.
Most important, take the Dale Carnegie course on How to Make Friends And Influence People. You will find it a life saver. Study...
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You are not a sales person, so don't try to be one. Pick another area of focus. Take time to really identify what you like to do. Spend some time doing volunteer work.
Most important, take the Dale Carnegie course on How to Make Friends And Influence People. You will find it a life saver. Study to be a health care worker, nurse, factory worker, office worker, etc.
Join a public speaking group - toastmasters, etc.
Of course, the vast majority of answers to this question will come from old people like me - I’m 78. I “retired” from the corporate world at 68 and have done some part-time consulting in my own business since then. That’s a good plan for someone with something to offer, and who does not need a...
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Of course, the vast majority of answers to this question will come from old people like me - I’m 78. I “retired” from the corporate world at 68 and have done some part-time consulting in my own business since then. That’s a good plan for someone with something to offer, and who does not need a steady income to survive. I was fortunate enough not to have to worry about where my next meal was coming from.
Unfortunately, many are not financially secure, and you see them working at doing anything for minimum wage, such as at the big box stores or fast food outlets. And there is nothing wrong or demeaning about that—work of any kind is noble and productive, and productivity is one of life’s greatest values. If one is not productive, they are living off their own earned resources or someone else’s productivity.
While doing the occasional part-time consulting project, I did volunteer work mentoring and coaching the younger entrepreneurs and students. It helps one get and stay connected and be available for other opportunities. Many organizations need and want mentors and coaches—go find these opportunities at the non-profit organizations and the colleges and universities. I also did some teaching at the College—these institutions are always looking for sessional instructors.
I also stayed connected to a variety of organizations on the Internet that offer opportunities to the older generation—examples include: Boommerplus.com and ExecRanks.com. There are others; do a Google search for “Interim Management.” My connection to ExecRanks recently resulted in a part-time project as CEO and Director of a startup company; it is very exciting and keeps me busy about half the time with excellent compensation.
It’s not easy at our age, but it’s possible if one gets prepared and works hard at it. My advice to get and be prepared includes the following:
Stay healthy and active; get fit for your age—that has its own rewards;
The experts now say one’s weight is not too important to be healthy, but one’s waist size is! It must be no more than 40” for men and 35” for women, or half your height; Make it happen;
Stay neat, tidy and well groomed; forget about the latest styles, they change with the weather; dress how you would when you were looking for work 10 to 15 years ago; it will take years off your age if you are healthy, active and fit; if you are a woman, look and dress like a lady.
Stand tall; shoulders back; chin up; be proud; read the book “Twelve Rules for Life” by Peterson;
Strengthen your skills by reading and staying up to date on new developments;
Be persistent; join networking events of all kinds—that’s where you meet people, new people;
Accept any opportunity to be a leader—of anything; example: boy scouts, girl scouts, Big Brother-Big Sister, Rotary, church and community groups, etc.; many opportunities if you reach out;
Keep your resume up to date, and well written with zero mistakes; circulate it widely;
Be active on LinkedIn, and Facebook, but be careful what you post;
Finally, if you need an income, accept anything that is productive and ethical at whatever income is offered. Keep your eyes and ears open to upgrade when an opportunity comes along. And in the meantime, keep doing all of the above.
I quote the following paragraph from my book, “Professional Nomad.” It was written in 2009, so it’s not exactly up to date, but still appropriate.
“Kirk Kerkorian sets the example, still a corporate raider at 88 years old. Carl Icahn, at 69, is a youngster by comparison and still very much in the corporate game. Then there is Rupert Murdoch, who bought the Wall Street Journal at 76, and Sumner Redstone still at the helm of Viacom at 82—it is reported that he equates retiring to dying. And don’t forget that Pope Benedict XVI got the job when he was 78; his challengers in their 60s were considered too young. Ronald Reagan was first elected President at 69 and he served two terms. My hero is Ray Kroc who got the idea of fast food, started the McDonald’s restaurant chain when he was 52, and spent the next 30 years building it up.”
Remember, you are in control of your destiny, if you want to be. If you are not, find out who is and take back control. Retirement rots the brain. Good luck.
Given the current state of the economy in N. America and the world, I believe the focus in 2019 should be on spending less money overall, not more. We are at an all-time-high in many segments of the economy and there are indications we are entering a plateau. That means we must be careful with...
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Given the current state of the economy in N. America and the world, I believe the focus in 2019 should be on spending less money overall, not more. We are at an all-time-high in many segments of the economy and there are indications we are entering a plateau. That means we must be careful with spending, and try to do more with less.
The way to do that without hurting the business and still be able to achieve modest growth is to become more efficient in the use of existing resources. Do a careful analysis of every part of the business and look for opportunities to cut waste – wasted time and wasted resources - it is always possible with careful management. Challenge the staff to come up with ideas; ask them how their own jobs can be done quicker and easier with better quality and customer satisfaction. If they need better tools or training to make it happen, give it to them. They should be motivated to help, because it could mean job security.
Carefully analyze your sales and margin data. If you don’t have the data, challenge your accounting group to go back and dig it out, or begin to gather it now. Of course, you should know what products and services generate the most sales dollars, but most importantly, you should know what generates the most margin dollars – not margin percent, margin dollars. It is only margin dollars that you can take to the bank. Often the segment of the business that generates the highest margin percent also generates the lowest margin dollars. Know these numbers and manage accordingly.
Challenge suppliers and vendors to be more competitive in their pricing. Try to quietly implement very modest price increases to offset part of the inflation we see everywhere--small increases are usually accepted. Know the four pricing strategies and know when to use each.
Control discretionary spending for travel, entertainment and conferences; only spend in these areas when they have an immediate and measurable payback. The time to control discretionary spending is when you are not under a lot of financial pressure to do it – prepare for the rainy day when the sun is shining. That’s now. You know the rainy day is coming – it always comes. If you are prepared you can get a jump on your competitors while they are scrambling around trying to avoid a crisis.
And as the leader/manager, you must be the first to set the example and be a role model – no need to fly first class, or even business class. If you want a good example of how NOT to do it, study General Electric.
Normally the warranty would be immediately honoured, and the machine would be back in service within about 24 hours. In this case, I was an unknown quantity and the trust and confidence in my leadership was at stake. Consequently, I made the decision to replace the defective machine with another...
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Normally the warranty would be immediately honoured, and the machine would be back in service within about 24 hours. In this case, I was an unknown quantity and the trust and confidence in my leadership was at stake. Consequently, I made the decision to replace the defective machine with another new product.
This was a very unusual and surprising action since it was far outside the normal customer service response. However, it turned out to be the right decision. The customer was pleasantly surprised and pleased; so much so that he returned shortly thereafter and bought another unit. And most importantly, he passed on the news of what we had done to all his industry association members, which significantly enhanced our reputation, trust and credibility.
The returned machine was sold soon thereafter as a “certified used” at a very acceptable margin. We were able to secure the deal as well as the numerous clients and our reputation for exceptional customer service cascaded throughout the industry.
Consequently, the business continued to grow resulting in an 8-fold increase in sales and profitability, and a 7-fold increase in market share – becoming the market leader.
Never underestimate the value of exceptional customer service; it may have a small short-term cost but will be repaid many times over in long-term gain.
At one time I was brought in to lead a turnaround of a manufacturing business that was struggling to survive and facing possible bankruptcy. Cash flow was very tight. A loyal customer visited us one day and wanted to place an order for a high-value customized product that was important to his...
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At one time I was brought in to lead a turnaround of a manufacturing business that was struggling to survive and facing possible bankruptcy. Cash flow was very tight. A loyal customer visited us one day and wanted to place an order for a high-value customized product that was important to his operations. We were carefully managing a few firm orders as we struggled to stem losses and generate positive cash flow.
Unfortunately, we did not have sufficient working capital to buy the raw materials to manufacture the product the customer wanted. In addition, the bank would not extend our line of credit even though it was a confirm order from a loyal customer. Therefore, I had to tell the customer we could not accept the order; we would have to forego the significant cash flow the order would generate. Perhaps, one of the most discouraging actions any leader doing a turnaround may have to take.
Fortunately, our exceptional customer service and reputation of integrity permitted the customer to advance the funds necessary to buy the materials and build the product. In so doing, he made a significant contribution to our recovery and our eventual return to positive cash flow and consistent profitability.
This experience stands out as one of my most satisfying customer success stories. It was a success for our valuable customer as well as a success for our business.
Hi Nicole. My business is similar in that I offer a service aimed at helping SMEs grow and prosper. Keeping customers coming back is not so much about the technical work you do because others can probably do the same. The key to differentiate your service is not WHAT you do, rather it is about...
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Hi Nicole. My business is similar in that I offer a service aimed at helping SMEs grow and prosper. Keeping customers coming back is not so much about the technical work you do because others can probably do the same. The key to differentiate your service is not WHAT you do, rather it is about HOW you do it. By that I mean it is more about how you deliver your service that makes customers feel comfortable with whom they are working. It is a matter of trust, confidence, diligence and professionalism. New customers will always shop around, and that is good because you are being compared to your competition, which gives you an opportunity to demonstrate how you are different and better. Cost is always a factor, but most serious customers make decisions based on value, not cost. Focus on the total value you offer including the technical work, as well as how it is delivered.
Do you know a company that can use my business planning services? Based on my 30-plus years in the business world I developed a DIY Business Planning Guide as an on-demand Webinar.
My business of providing business services and consulting requires face to face relationships to establish trust, confidence and fit. Networking is one of the best ways to achieve that objective.
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My business of providing business services and consulting requires face to face relationships to establish trust, confidence and fit. Networking is one of the best ways to achieve that objective.
The first step is to qualify the candidates as being potential customers. Next ask questions to determine if they have a "pain." Then, and only then, discuss how your offer can alleviate the pain. And finally, paint a picture of the new improved situation that will result from accepting your...
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The first step is to qualify the candidates as being potential customers. Next ask questions to determine if they have a "pain." Then, and only then, discuss how your offer can alleviate the pain. And finally, paint a picture of the new improved situation that will result from accepting your offer. Set up an appointment to close the sale. Not easy, but simple.
