JetSplash strives to better their company on a daily basis in order to provide their customers with the best possible service, while staying current on all new technology in the industry.  Additionally, JetSplash focuses on cleaning cars safely and in an environmentally-friendly manner. Their company has been utilizing customer feedback for the last ten years, in order to provide customers with services that meet all types of car washing needs. All daily operations are currently handled by Matt Toombs and Ty Prucha.

What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? People are generally friendly — it’s a small town atmosphere in a moderately sized city.  Our customers simply want a quality service in a timely manner, at a fair price.

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? Over 7 years ago we changed from a full service wash to an express exterior model and added free vacuums.  With a struggling economy, most customers would rather pay for an exterior wash and vacuum themselves rather than paying for the service.  Also, customers didn’t have time to wait for interior cleaning.  The express exterior model turned 20-25 wait times to 5-10 minutes or less.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? The car wash itself is actually very complex.  Our computer that controls the wash has over 100 functions and is integrated with a sophisticated point-of-sale system to make sure customers receive the wash they paid for, and all services on each wash are provided.

What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? Growing from one wash and 35 employees to four washes and 120+ employees has been a huge challenge.  We have expanded tremendously in the last 4 years, building three new locations during that time.  When we had only one wash it was easy to maintain good supervision on the equipment and employees to meet the expectations of our customers.  We have changed our internal focus to training, policies and procedures.  This year we expect to wash about 500,000 vehicles.  That’s a lot of responsibility for management and employees!

What has been your most important achievement as a business? We have really made a good name for ourselves, and are proud that many people recognize our name and brand.  They also know what to expect when they visit our facilities.  It is always a challenge to start a new business and JetSplash was no exception.  Our first year, we washed about 40,000 cars.  We knew the success rate of start-up businesses and realized we had to work hard to build trust to form a customer base. Surviving the first few years was the most important thing.  Now having the chance to expand and thrive in a very unstable economy is something we are very proud of.

What kind of community organizations & groups are you involved with? We have the Drive Clean Student Awareness Program for all of the schools in Lincoln and the surrounding areas.  This program was created for high school students attending prom as an initiative to stay drug and alcohol free during the prom season and not drive under the influence.  All students who take the pledge to “Drive Clean” receive a free car wash and are entered into a drawing for a free detail and a gift certificate to Gary Michaels Clothier.  We want to support local schools to help keep students safe on the road.  It is our job as a community to expose these juniors and seniors to constant reminders about staying drug and alcohol free. We also have a fundraising program for any local organizations raising money or non-profit organizations.  They receive 50% of all the sales they assist in making.  We have worked with over fifty organizations to help them raise money for expenses, trips, and equipment.

We are very grateful for our loyal customer base & appreciate the opportunity to provide Lincoln with our timely, quality car washing, cleaning & detailing services.

VISIT ONE OF OUR LOCATIONS TODAY!

3800 S. 9th St.
(Highway 2 & Pioneers)

2730 Dan Ave.
(S. of 27th & Superior)

1641 N. 86th St.
(84th & Holdrege)

7355 Crosslake Lane
(56th & Pine Lake)

www.jetsplash.com • 402.420.7760

Ruth’s Chris Steak House
In Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • www.harrahslasvegas.com/restaurants/ruths-chris-steakhouse.html

Once we found out that Ruth Chris Steakhouse had a new location in Las Vegas, we simply had to dine there!  They have taken over the restaurant space in Harrah’s that was formerly The Range, in a great upstairs location that overlooks the strip.  Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a great booth that generously accommodated the size of our party, in a corner location that offered a panoramic view of vibrant Las Vegas.  We sampled a few of their incredible appetizers, including the Spicy Lobster, and shared their signature Ruth’s Chop Salad for a starter also.  We were told that the Spicy Lobster is one of their most popular dishes, and we definitely know why—the flavor is absolutely amazing!  The chop salad is a wonderful mixture of original ingredients highlighted with a lemon basil dressing that is to die for!  Our party was also presented with an extra treat, the Veal Osso Buco Ravioli, which is their saffron-infused pasta filled with veal osso buco and fresh mozzarella in a white wine demi-glace and garnished with sautéed baby spinach.  We can’t emphasize enough how tasty this dish really is!  For our main courses, we tried the T-Bone and Lobster Tail, Chilean Sea Bass Puttanesca and the Ribeye with Asparagus and Potatoes au Gratin.   The quality and cook of the steaks were perfection, and they are served on a sizzling platter that stays very hot for quite some time.  While this maintains a great level of heat for your food, we recommend ordering any steak a bit under your temperature preference as it continues to cook after being presented.  The sides were equally delicious, and also large enough to share!  The service from the minute we were greeted all the way throughout our dining experience was impeccably gracious and accommodating, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse definitely gets two thumbs way up for their fare and atmosphere as well!

Fat Bar Las Vegas
702) 736-4733 • fatbarlasvegas.com

Fat Bar, which is originally the home of Fat Burger, was celebrating the 1st Anniversary of their newly renovated all-outdoor bar so we decided to stop in after the Eddie Griffin show and check it out!  Fat Bar offers a patio-style bar and diner, with misters and heaters for a comfortable atmosphere year-round, and large plasma TVs that can be viewed from any seat in the bar.  If you’re not watching the TVs, there is plenty of entertainment to be found in “people watching” on the Strip!  Fat Bar offers the original Fat Burger menu of various sized specialty burgers, and you can substitute chicken, turkey or veggie versions if beef isn’t your preference.  We shared their largest burger, and weren’t even able to finish it!  They have an extensive signature drink menu as well, with a variety of mixed drinks like the “Vegas Vacation” and “Bloody Fat Mary” that you can take with you in fun to-go glasses!  This is a casual, very reasonably priced, fun place to stop in for a burger and a drink if you need a quick place to rest and regroup or stay to hang out and take in the outdoor sights of Las Vegas!

Eddie Griffin Comedy Show
King’s Room at Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel and Casino • www.riolasvegas.com/shows/eddie-griffin.html

When we stepped into the King’s Room at the Rio, we realized it was a fairly intimate space and found a good spot where we might go unnoticed by the sharp-witted comedian Eddie Griffin.  As we suspected, he opened the show by picking on everyone in the audience equally!  The King’s Room is a smaller venue, but tastefully decorated and cozy, with up-close seating and a server available so you don’t have to leave the show to get a cocktail.  Eddie Griffin definitely delivers a stand-up routine packed with laughs and entertainment for everyone in attendance.  Anybody who knows about Eddie Griffin knows that political correctness is not his forte, and we definitely recommend this raucous show for mature audiences only!  However, his animated delivery and outrageous humor were certainly amusing—he even went over the anticipated length to give us an extra wild show!

Our latest visit to Las Vegas may have been short, but it was nothing short of fabulous!  If you want enjoy an exquisite fine dining experience, Ruth Chris Steakhouse is one of the best options available.  If you are looking for casual dining and entertainment, the Fat Bar is a great stop and Eddie Griffin is good for some serious laughs as long as you don’t take him too seriously!  As for us, we’ll be seeing you again soon Las Vegas!

Keitges started his Airgas career at the Omaha branch in 2011, where he and his team serviced from Omaha to Lincoln and everywhere in between. There, he did management training, spent time learning different tasks, and worked different positions throughout the store. When the Lincoln branch was newly constructed in January of 2012, Keitges took his fresh knowledge and management skills to the new location ready to serve Lincoln from much closer than the Omaha branch had been. The branch has been part of the Chamber of Commerce and the American Welding Society for the past year.

The Lincoln branch prides itself on what sets them apart from other companies. The Lincoln branch greatly values customer service and strives to make every customer experience a positive one. The branch has Medical, Specialty Gas, Safety, and Weld Process Specialists that focus only on those market segments, making it easy for customers to ask specific questions and get advice.

Although personal service seems to be becoming a rarity, the Lincoln branch in particular holds itself accountable to provide individual service at the highest level. The store follows specific principles to provide this service. The branch finds solutions and not excuses, ensuring that any problems are resolved in a respectable and timely fashion. The branch also works closely with customers, anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations to guarantee excellent service. In addition to excellent service, the branch strives to drive decision-making authority as close to the customer as possible. Their principles have allowed Airgas to build a strong customer base in Lincoln.

Airgas has had many achievements in its 30 years of existence. From the first acquisition made, to today’s approximately 1100 locations and more than 15000 employees, Airgas has become a national leader in the U.S packaged gas industry. As a local accomplishment in Nebraska, the opening of the Lincoln store is certainly important for those in the community, as well as those in the gases, welding and safety supplies industry. Seeing the success and growth the store has had in their first full year has shown the need for the store in the Lincoln community. The community is benefitting from having a go-to store for welding and safety materials, placing gas orders, working with local specialists that can answer their questions right in the store, and more importantly having a store that is centrally located and easily accessible.

The Lincoln branch is still new to the Lincoln community and has lots of goals they hope to achieve. The main focus is continuing to provide outstanding customer service, making certain that each visit to the store is helpful and hassle-free while guaranteeing that all of the customers’ needs are being met. Keitges and his team make every effort to maintain these standards for their regular customers, and look forward to providing the same local service and expertise to
new customers.

Visit us today!
4016 Progressive Ave
402-466-3235 | www.airgas.com

Leaders are on a quest. Competitors seek victory. Sometimes the quest lasts a day. Sometimes it lasts a lifetime. But every quest involves challenges and obstacles that require courage and determination to overcome. Some quests demand a whole new level of tough! WHAT IS YOUR QUEST?

The mission of VictoryQuest is to strengthen all people in heart, mind, body, and soul. Focusing on wellness, VictoryQuest offers customized services that help individuals and teams of all types—whether it’s sports, organizational or business teams—to accomplish greater strength, teamwork, communication, and camaraderie. VictoryQuest’s ideals emerged in 2004 when two fathers and their six skinny sons dedicated time to making themselves stronger in a basement weight room. But it quickly became much more. VictoryQuest believes that a holistic approach is necessary to achieve true greatness and personal success. This concept manifested into a summer boot camp program for youth aimed at developing strength in the four areas of their mission. They have grown over the years, and have formed local partnerships to offer corporate retreats including wellness and team building events, a variety of sports and fitness camps, as well as obstacle course training and special events. VictoryQuest has witnessed hundreds of youth and multiple organizations find success in their quest to be their best, and takes pride in connecting with their clients to facilitate those personal and group achievements. Co-founders Doug Barry and Doug Pfeifer, both of Lincoln, along with their wives Denise and Lisa, own and operate VictoryQuest with the assistance of their highly trained, motivational staff members.

VictoryQuest is proud to serve the Lincoln community, where they have found it rewarding to work with people who value relationships with others and the dignity of people over winning and profiting at any cost. They are actively involved with the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraska Coaches Association, the Nebraska Sports Council, the Cornhusker State Games, and are members of the International Association of Teamwork Facilitators. In addition, with their annual Quest for the Vets and Quest for the Heroes ultimate obstacle course runs hosted at Camp Gargano, they have benefitted local chapters of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. One of their most important achievements as a business has been the thanks they have received from veterans, coaches, athletes, and organizations that have participated in and benefitted from VictoryQuest programs.

VictoryQuest can create a customized wellness, teambuilding or retreat experience for your team, company or organization at your site or at the Camp Gargano facility, located just 20 minutes from downtown Lincoln.

As part of Nebraska’s wellness focus, VictoryQuest will host the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services “Run for the Fence” Fittest Facility Challenge on May 18th.  Also, on Memorial Day, May 27th, their second annual “Quest for the Vets” ultimate obstacle run will honor our veterans and celebrate our freedom.

Details for all events and more information about VictoryQuest can be found at:
victoryquest.com

As a part of West Gate Bank’s ongoing dedication to Lincoln, they provide sponsorship and support to local schools, charities, non-profits, and sports teams. The employees at West Gate Bank are not only industry experts, but also actively involved community members who are collectively involved in over 100 different local organizations and causes in addition to their partnership in giving with West Gate Bank.

West Gate Bank has recently become the first Lincoln company with over 100 employees to have five consecutive years of 100% employee participation in contributing to the United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign. Not only is the duration of consistent and unanimous giving by West Gate Bank employees commendable, in 2012 they had 150 employees participating in the campaign! This unprecedented accomplishment is a tribute to the philanthropic culture that has been developed through West Gate Bank’s leadership team.

The 2012 United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign had one of its strongest years in recent history, including the largest increase in giving since 1999. As reported to the Lincoln community at the United Way Annual Meeting, which was held on April 15th, the results totaled $6,739,560 which was an 8.79% increase over the 2011 campaign. The United Way fund distribution process is a volunteer-based initiative with focus on high impact needs of our children and those in crisis. Additionally, the proceeds assist those in our community with chronic health conditions through the partnership with Community Health Charities.

“The West Gate Bank United Way drive has been tremendous, and their commitment of five consecutive years with 100% participation is unprecedented with businesses in Lincoln over 100 employees. It is clear to us that West Gate Bank believes strongly in their community and exemplifies the spirit of giving through their United Way employee campaign and special events. We are grateful that West Gate Bank sees United Way as a key organization with which to express their charitable impact.” -Brian Wachman, Executive Director with United Way

In addition – Community Health Charities of Nebraska will be honoring West Gate Bank with their annual Lincoln Partner in Health Award at their annual meeting in August. This award will be presented to West Gate Bank for their outstanding United Way/Community Health Charities Campaign results over the past five years and for their demonstration of commitment to the value of creating and implementing work-site health and wellness programs. Lincoln is where we live, work and play. West Gate Bank understands the business decisions we make because they see the impact firsthand.

Through their seven branch locations and community outreach, West Gate Bank is committed to providing a strong foundation to build relationships that empower their customers, employees and members of our community to achieve their dreams.

Give us a call today & see how Lincoln’s Bank can serve you!
402-434-3456 • www.westgatebank.com

Interviewed: Michelle Spicka, D.P.T., Husker Rehabilitation Physical Therapist

Who are the owners/important executives? – Owners: Michael Zalman, Greg Cromer, Ryan Wade

What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours? – At Husker Rehabilitation, we listen and focus on the individualized needs of our patients.  Some of the areas that our Physical Therapists have specialized training in includes Postural Restoration, Graston Technique™, Sympathetic Neurologic Downtraining & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.  We are all manually oriented which means we get our hands on the clients finding the source of pain and don’t just treat the symptoms.

Do you have a business philosophy or mission statement? – “To provide cost effective holistic rehabilitation and occupational health services which exceed our customer’s expectations and maximize functional outcomes in an attractive and caring environment, as well as to provide the opportunity for preventative care and continued self-rehabilitation through wellness center programs.”

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? – One challenge to health care is rising patient co-pays and cost of insurance.  Insurance companies denying a patient’s care for undefined reasons is also very frustrating for patients and healthcare providers both.  Each year, in general, personal health insurance costs and premiums rise substantially for individuals but reimbursement for services to health care providers decreases overall.

As a result we are seeing more clients being referred to our facilities because of our outcomes and the results the clients are getting.  It is important to control costs not only within our own company but also for the client.  People are much more aware of this than ever before with the ever changing health care system.

What do you see happening with the business in the next five years? – It is the goal of Husker Rehabilitation to continue to grow, both in location and specialized services provided by highly trained Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants. Lincoln is growing and we see ourselves growing with it.

What has been your most important achievement as a business? – My most important achievement as a physical therapist is completing the course work and tests to achieve my Certification in Pelvic Physical Therapy.

What was the biggest turning point in your business? – Being hired on by Husker Rehab, which allowed me to expand and make significant gains in the area of Pelvic Floor Health.  The support that I receive by the owners and staff is second to none.  This has allowed me to concentrate on what I need to do as a Physical Therapist and provide the best quality of care possible.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? – Specialist practice in pelvic physical therapy is offered at the North Lincoln Husker Rehabilitation location.  Pelvic physical therapy includes treatment of urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic floor weakness, pelvic and abdominal pain.

What is one goal for your business that you have yet to accomplish? – The expansion of the Pelvic Floor Health division is still a number one goal of the practice.  There are so many people out there, men and women, that are in need of our services.  We will continue to make people aware that there is help for them.  The more we can get the word out the quicker we can help these individuals in need.

Feel Better, Faster-call today!

North Lincoln: 402.477.3110 • South Lincoln: 402.261.4739
Fairbury: 402.729.6840 • Beatrice: 402.228.9292
www.huskerrehab.com

How long have you been in the Lincoln area? – UNICO has served the risk management needs of companies in Lincoln since the 1980’s.  We also have offices in Papillion, Kearney and Columbus.

What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours? – UNICO is known for our professionalism and ethics. We offer solutions for our customers and our goal is to become their trusted advisors. We understand the importance of hard work, ethics, experience, and personal attention while combining them with innovative, professional solutions to resolve risk management issues. We are the only agency in Nebraska to have Certified WorkComp Advisors, and we are recognized for the resources we provide to our clients to help them improve their profitability. In fact, in 2010 we were named the National WorkComp Agency of The Year by the Institute of Work Comp Professionals. We speak at seminars all over the country on ways companies can improve their workers compensations costs.  In addition, we are a full service agency. We can handle all of the insurance needs for families, individuals, and businesses of any size.

What do you like about doing business in the Lincoln area? – UNICO is proud to work with great companies in Lincoln and the entire State of Nebraska. These companies share the same important work ethic and family values that UNICO has. We encourage our employees to be involved in the community and we often have “team building” events that help raise money for local organizations. Our employees serve on several boards in the area and participate in many fund raising activities.

What kind of community organizations/groups are you involved with? – We believe in encouraging our employees to be active in the community. UNICO is involved with many organizations in the Lincoln area including United Way, Rotary, Sowers Foundation of Nebraska, Sesostris Shrine Bowl Club, American Heart Association Heart Walk, Matt Talbott Kitchen, People’s City Mission, Friendship Home, Make a Wish, Leadership Lincoln, Better Business Bureau, Insurance Professional’s Association in Lincoln and Chamber of Commerce. We have employees that serve on many boards and serve as trustees. We take a lot of pride in our community involvement.

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? – We continue to see technology evolving in how we communicate and deliver products and services to our clients. We recently added a web-based risk management portal called ClientConnect. This is a great tool for our clients to have access to information to help with OSHA compliance, safety training, human resource questions, and wellness. In the last year we started offering a feature that enables our commercial clients to have their insurance policies in a CD format instead of the traditional policy booklet, and a service that allows our clients to issue certificates of insurance online. We continue to add content to our website and will remain proactive to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? – Currently, it is trying to stay on top of all the changes that companies are facing with the new health care reform. We are constantly updating our blog and holding seminars to make sure we are helping business owners understand the changes and challenges that they face.

What was the biggest turning point in your business? – UNICO Group recently formed a strategic alliance with Midlands Financial Benefits. The new company will be operating under the name of UNICO Midlands. This approach will allow us to leverage our combined resources from decades of industry expertise, our dynamic human capital and advanced technology to better serve the changing needs of current and future clients. The leadership teams from both firms are excited to build a cohesive force, one that exemplifies our continued commitment to provide client based solutions. This new team will provide our individual and business clients with additional services to address today’s challenges.

We Are Your Work Comp Expert. Call today.
402.434.7200
www.unicogroup.com

How long have you been in Lincoln? – We opened our showroom in February 2012.

Who are the owners/important executives? – Nick Vondrak is our owner, and Lisa Giesbrecht, Jessica Angst, and Rachelle Miller are our designers.

What do you think makes you different from other companies similar to yours? – Everything we provide our clients is taken from the customer’s words and ideas and developed into a unique concept, our customer’s unique concept.  The process of developing a customer’s kitchen is a discovery of what is possible.

What do you like about doing business in Lincoln? – Lincoln is a great community, where every client becomes a friend and a member of our network.  All of us at GV Kustom Kitchens are Nebraska natives, and we are very much a family business working for families.  Every project feels like a commitment to the residents of Lincoln to continue to make it a great place to live.

Do you have a business philosophy or mission statement? – “We are the Possibility People”

What changes have you seen in the industry and your company in the past few years? – We are a growing company that started in Norfolk, NE in 2011 and are now seeing expansion into Omaha with the opening of our fourth showroom.  We have seen our manufacturers and installers rise to the increased expectations of our clients who expect value for every dollar spent.  Our customers soon discover that our people and the products they represent are a tremendous bargain.

What is one of the biggest challenges that your company has faced? – A big challenge for any new company is to help your customers feel comfortable with doing business with a young company.  We feel that our customers quickly come to realize that we are honest, trustworthy and experienced in our field.

What do you see happening with the business in the next five years? – We are planning for more growth as the technology in our field improves and becomes more accessible, which helps to make us more efficient as a result.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about your business that most people don’t know? – We will provide every component necessary to successfully complete every nuance of your design and installation. We find that by developing close relationships with our clients, we can eliminate all the frustrations that often accompany a large-scale home improvement project. By working closely with you to manage your renovation from beginning to end, we find the construction process will happen smoothly and with your complete satisfaction.

GV Kustom Kitchens offers quality, outstanding service and guaranteed satisfaction. From our free estimates, in home measuring and three dimensional designs to our on time delivery and mistake free installation, we are the very best at what we do. By choosing GV Kustom Kitchens and trusting your dreams and ideas to our team of professionals you’re certain to enjoy every detail of your new space.

It’s time to discover the possibilities, call today!
402.805.4218
www.gvkustomkitchens.com

First Choice Roll Offs’ primary goal is to provide quality service for a fair price.  They feature quality, professional drivers who can make timely delivery and pick-up services.  They are focused on safety and are radio-dispatched to increase their timeliness.  They specialize in customer service and have developed a loyal customer base and repeat business.  In addition, they can support the customers with their technical knowledge and techniques and can save the customer money by delivering the right load to the right location.  For example, some loads of concrete can be recycled, saving the customer the cost of landfill fees.  Other loads can be diverted to the construction demolition landfill (if it qualifies), again saving money.  In addition, their drivers teach customers how to load the roll offs properly to avoid overweight fines and to avoid fines for debris falling out of the boxes and onto the roads.  They also educate the customers on the items that are banned from the landfill, such as white appliances and old tires, and provide them with alternative disposal options.

Cleanliness and recycling are also very important.  They strive to keep our city clean and protect our environment.  “Giving back to our hometown is also a labor of love and respect,” says Ryan Hatten.  They are long-term members of the Lincoln Independent Business Association (LIBA), the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and the Lincoln Solid Waste Management Association.

For rate pricing please call their office at 402-464-8369 or complete a request for service form on the website at www.paragonsan.com/rolloff or firstchoicerolloffs.com.  Roll-off containers can be scheduled for on-call status or for routine pick-up depending on your needs.

For more information on roll-off containers, or other services offered by their sister company Paragon Sanitation, Inc., you can visit the website at www.paragonsan.com or call 402-464-8369.

Sound familiar?  You may think your problem is that you have no will power or just aren’t trying hard enough or don’t want it enough…but that usually isn’t the case.  Have you ever thought about the power of little changes?  How little am I talking about?  Well, according to Tom Connellan, author of Change Your World in 71 Days, the change you need to make is 1%.  Just 1%?? You might be thinking.  Yes, just 1%.  Because, with the power of compound interest, if you just improve on something 1% for 71 days, at the end of that time frame, you will be twice as good at it.  Don’t ask me to do the math, that isn’t my strong suit, but I believe that Tom has done his math and that by making this very achievable change, you really can turn your life around.

If you don’t believe me, pick up Change Your World in 71 Days and find out for yourself!  This is a quick little book to read and it shouldn’t take you more than a day or two to get through.  Instead of drily explaining his subject matter, Tom writes the book in story form from the perspective of Jack, a salesperson and family man who feels he is not reaching his potential in any part of his life and that he is slowly losing enthusiasm for a career he once loved and excelled at.  Now it’s obvious from the writing that Connellan’s not a fiction writer, but the story does get the point across and makes for an easy read.  We go through not only how the ‘Law of 71’ changes Jack’s career, but also how it affects his home life, his involvement in the community and how he shares it with others.  Through his help, his daughter improves her study habits and her grades, his wife is able to get her diet and exercise program back on track, his friends are able to improve their marriage, etc.  The examples might seem a bit reaching, but they are there to show that the ‘Law of 71’ can be applied to any part of your life and help you achieve improvement.

There are no earth-shattering revelations in Change Your World in 71 Days, it’s more explaining how small changes add up and the value of persistence.  However, page after page you are reminded that the longest journey begins with just one small step and that making just a 1% improvement every day will eventually lead to very large things.  This book is recommended for all those who just want to do BETTER and are willing to put in a little extra effort to get there.

Tom Connellan is a sought-after keynote speaker, executive coach, and consultant whose clients include such diverse organizations as FedEx, Sobeys, Neiman Marcus, RBC, Canadian Tire, Sony, Marriott, Home Depot and the military.