“How Putting People First Brings Success” Culture Eats Strategy Podcast with John Fairclough
Team members have unique strengths that add to the exponential value of an organization. What strategies can leaders implement to allow for better collaboration? Today, Jaime talks with John Fairclough about how ‘putting people first’ brings success. A bit from the episode… “Jaime: Well, I really… That’s something I can completely get on board with. So, […]
“Put Your People First” Success IQ Podcast with John Fairclough
In this episode John discusses the important role of the resilience he learned as a child has had on the business leader he has become. Also covered is the strength that comes from difficult times often shapes the business leaders and how that has helped John persevere when many other leaders crash and burn. […]
Thanks Springfield Coatings & Motor City Maintenance
Thank you to our vendors Springfield Coatings and Motor City Maintenance, not only for the great work you do all year, but for the great lunch treats. We look forward to another great year of working together.
Secret Santa Visits the Team at HQ!
The Resicom Team celebrated the season when Secret Santa came calling with gifts (some white elephants) for all!! Lots of laughter and good cheer as gifts were opened and lunch was shared!!
Ugly Sweaters, Cookies & Hot Cocoa at the Home Office!!!
The team got pretty expressive with the ugly sweaters this year! Prizes were awarded and we toasted our creativity with hot cocoa and cookies provided by Elvis our office elf.
“Run Your Business Like You’re In a Recession” Onward Nation Podcast with John Fairclough
In this episode John discusses the important role of the resilience he learned as a child has had on the business leader he has become. Also covered is the strength that comes from difficult times often shapes the business leaders and how that has helped John persevere when many other leaders crash and burn. […]
5 Ways Sales Is Changing Forever Podcast featuring John Fairclough
Listen to the B2B Revenue Executive Experience + John Fairclough of The Resicom Group as they discuss connecting with your audience. The internet has permanently changed the sales experience in brick-and-mortar stores. What does “the shopping experience” mean when everyone can use dozens of shopping carts on their smartphones? We had a chance to chat […]
Growth Experts Podcast featuring John Fairclough
Listen to Growth Experts’ Dennis Brown and John Fairclough of The Resicom Group as they discuss unlocking the potential of your company’s biggest assets, your employees. Growth Experts’ Dennis Brown speaks about unlocking the potential of a company’s biggest assets, its employees, with John Fairclough, founder and president of The Resicom Group. Helping retailers optimize […]
The Importance of Being a Key and Strategic Partner
We’re looking to find great companies and great people to do work with. It’s a bold statement, but that’s what we’re looking to do. Learn more about our methodology with John Fairclough below:
Are Your Stores Ready For The Holidays?
Are You Ready? Better Still, Are Your Stores Ready For The Holiday Season? Time Is Running Out… With Back to School wrapped up and Halloween in motion it will soon be time to prepare for the busiest season of all, the Holidays! We know it is only September, but believe it or not, shoppers are […]
Ready For Back To School?
Ready For Back To School? More Importantly, Are the Fitting Rooms Ready for Back to School Shoppers? Its almost time for that hectic shopping season, not the holidays (don’t worry, you still have a few more months to prepare for that), we’re talking about back to school shopping. Shopping lists have been made and parents […]
The Impact of a SMARTproposal
The Impact of a SMARTproposal Far too many proposals are unnecessarily stalled. Though many estimators like to blame it on scope clarifications, a SMARTproposal overcomes this. A SMARTproposal empowers the buyer to make smart decisions, it displays the options and by clearly conveying the differences makes it easier to decide. It also educates, as the […]
Adventures From The Conference: PRSM Mid-Year
We are grateful for our experience at the PRSM Mid-Year Conference and want to thank PRSM for inviting us back to be an educational speaker. We’d also like to thank everyone who stopped by our booth as well as clients, new friends, and colleagues who helped make last week not only successful, but also unforgettable. […]
Things To Do In Chicago While Attending PRSM Midyear
PRSM mid-year is quickly approaching and everyone may be busy preparing and booking their hotels and arranging for transportation. Aside from the conference, have you started thinking about where you would like to visit while in town? Mid-year is right in Resicom’s back yard along with the great city of Chicago. Chicago has so many things […]
Strategic Vendor Client Partnerships Presentation at PRSM Midyear
Offering Innovation and Value Most within the construction, repair and maintenance industry realize what it takes to create a winning client and vendor relationship. The list certainly includes essentials such as exceptional workmanship, great people, and clear communication. But these are just the beginning. Often overlooked, especially when faced with emergencies or seemingly impossible challenges, […]
Meeting a Rapid Refresh Need, Responding to Ebbs and Flows
Big projects can come up suddenly and require quick action, preparation and knowledge about different scopes of work. This week, our technicians are preparing for a client’s major national refresh. To prepare our technicians, a Product Specialist conducted training in our R+D lab, educating them about the products and materials to be used in the […]
Disaster Planning for the Future
The Resicom Group Shares Proven Strategies for Disaster Preparedness in the Current Issue of PRSM Magazine It’s an adage that has been quoted by everyone from Ben Franklin to Winston Churchill in some form or another: Failure to plan is a plan to fail. Nowhere is that more true than when it comes to disasters […]
Breaking Habits that Led to Success
Breaking Habits that Led to Success Every so often I find that little nugget of oxymoronic brilliance that leaves me even more impressed by its unusual packaging. You know the ones I am referring to – they usually come as absolute surprises, speed up the greying process, and bring a rush of “Uh oh, what […]
Stronger Connections
Stronger Connections The potential of a team lies in its ability to work together cohesively. A less informed, less skilled team often beats a more informed, more skilled one that does not coordinate well. Just because you have the talent doesn’t mean you will win. Companies sell products and/or services. If we look at the […]
Mattering More
Mattering More Today I want to share some thoughts on a different type of economy. We are consumers, so everyday we trade our currency for products and services that we want or need. There is another, more hidden economy that we interact with daily as well. Remember, we are people first. Matters of the heart and […]
Standing Corrected
Standing Corrected With all of the mistakes and misunderstandings that happen every day, it’s pretty easy to spot the endearing trait of great leadership. Witnessing humility in action just seems to put me at ease. Seeing someone step into a situation and stand corrected takes great courage and a certain kind of humbleness. I respect […]
The Future of Retail Maintenance
The Future of Retail Maintenance Facilities Maintenance is on the cusp of shining brightly in the new dawn of retail, shedding it’s role as the compliance officer of marketing or the go-to place for financial savings. The adversity and change these folks have experienced has forged strengths in nimbleness, adaptability, and economy. These skills are quite handy for retail […]
A Pit Bull, a Child, and a Moment of Clarity
A Pit Bull, a Child, and a Moment of Clarity A couple of times a year I have those “Aha” moments that help me pivot from the frustrating track that defines insanity. Its funny how when there is an elephant in the room, if it sits still and quiet long enough, people will forget that it […]
Rising Above the Haze of Misplaced Bias
Rising Above the Haze of Misplaced Bias People, Process, Product, and Performance – the often discussed four P’s of business that need to be monitored and improved to keep a business healthy. What doesn’t get a lot of attention are the changes one must go through as they rise in authority and play a different […]
Speed, Unity, and Efficiency
Speed, Unity, and Efficiency To be nimble, quick to respond, and efficient to deliver services requires unity. To raise expectations, we need free ourselves from the ropes of sand that hold us back. They make look strong, but upon further examination, these bonds are easy to break. History is clear – I am more likely […]
Demerits, Notions, and Avoiding Comprehension
Demerits, Notions, and Avoiding Comprehension Building great managers and future leaders of a growing service business is all about teaching people to create and celebrate progress, to find the smart paths through alienation, and make it simpler for the next guy. Think about it – how would you define the performance of a manager that […]
Ambitious Advancement of Expectations
Ambitious Advancement of Expectations As providers of construction services in an industry buffeted by disruption, I have learned, and re-learned our opportunity lies in our ability to advance. How we deliver our services matters. The expectations set by the client are too often called “goals“. This is the part where excellence becomes elusive. Our clients’ […]
The Bias of Neutrality
The Bias of Neutrality I have been busy trying to initiate and deliver progress to the company. The uncommon sense of the activities is to remain balanced between the robotic strength of progress and the compassionate side of the disruption I am causing. Leading through change can be a lonely existence. The excitement of progress […]
“Freedom of Being Yourself” Play Your Position Podcast with John Fairclough
There is great freedom in being yourself. I believe that a lot of people have been made to feel irrelevant not knowing that they matter. I grew up that way. When I was young we were so poor. Nobody cared about what I had to say. My siblings and I, we had dirty clothes. We […]