Sam WilksMay 29, 20181 minOpen Communication and influence.In my observation we can't influence the course of events by persuading people that we are right, especially when we make what might be...
Pieter BekkersJan 16, 201814 minGoing Banana'sWhen Kevin came here he was quite an admired chap. Kevin visited me here at home at 11 am on Monday the 2nd of February 2015 and I warned hi
Sam WilksJan 8, 20183 min20 ways how to F—k up an economy! No. 13 The economy is stalling..... Lets build a wedding cake! (WEvery Territorian knows what a blatant waste of tax-payers money went into creating our local parliament house. It’s the gift that just keep
Sam WilksDec 7, 20172 min20 Ways to F-up an Economy. No.4 Compete with the Private sectorNot only did the holding costs of a property go up substantially, due to the increase in costs, many left the Territory (oh gosh, why?) so t
Sam WilksDec 5, 20172 min20 ways how to F—k up an economy! No. 3 Chase away Investorsour newly elected government saw fit to implement a 40% increase on water and a 25% increase in sewerage. Now the main industry effected was
Sam WilksDec 3, 20172 min20 ways how to F—k up an economy! No.2 Dramatically Raise the cost of living/businessIn 2013 oh 13 what a lucky number. That year our new un-elected chief minister or Backstabber in charge raised our power costs by almost 30%
Sam WilksDec 1, 20172 min20 ways how to F—k up an economy!No.1 - Covert shredding of Territorian Wealth by your elected GoverCovert shredding of Territorian Wealth by your elected Government through Stamp Duty. (Just more taxes)
Sam WilksNov 21, 20173 minTop End Property Bubble?The reality is for Darwin to avoid the massive individual and institutional debts and crisis that will occur from bad financial advice and d
Sam WilksNov 16, 20173 minGlobalization + or -I will not judge, whichever side you have chosen to engage with. In business, I am forced to tango with both sides on a regular basis. But
Sam WilksNov 13, 20173 minThe 20 fatal Mistakes made in Real estate by agentsThe old saying “$1 dollar is better than none” is true. Create a referral network of trusted real estate agents, in and around your area.
Sam WilksNov 12, 20173 minWhy do employee’s leave?For many companies the resignation of several staff, especially in a short period of time, affirms conspicuous issues, but, by the time many
Sam WilksNov 7, 20171 minWhat creates successful “Sales”?Sales is about “timing”, it’s about getting in front of the right people with the right message at the right time. You must position...
Sam WilksNov 3, 20172 minThe 7 Biggest de-escalation communication mistakes I’ve seen in Security.1. Failing to say something good about yourself. This doesn’t mean you Brag, for instance you wouldn’t say “I’m the biggest and...
Sam WilksNov 2, 20172 minWhy so Serious?Have you noticed the change in a police officers or security officers body when they have to use their “persuasion voice”, they get very...
Sam WilksNov 1, 20172 minA good Security Officer knows Sales.Many that know me and have observed me working in the security industry have commented that they don’t understand how I am able to...
Sam WilksOct 30, 20173 minDealing with ConfrontationEveryone experiences situations where we need to speak up. It may be to ask for a raise, demand better treatment, deliver bad news,...
Sam WilksOct 29, 20172 minConfidence = SuccessHow you see yourself determines how well you will succeed in life. Confidence is a great part of that success, so we must ensure that we...
Sam WilksOct 28, 20173 minCapitalism is just another ideologyNote - This is a follow up article I have written based on my Article "Capitalism will not just Die" published on the 22nd October 2017....
Sam WilksOct 24, 20174 minGday, Are you Ok?Most people are social by nature if not by nurture, the easiest way in which to seek a response is by saying “G’day” and asking, “Is...
Sam WilksOct 22, 20173 minIt doesn't need to be a puzzle.Avoiding Complexity Whether you are the Manager at a large multinational Casino or the principal of a boutique Real estate firm, you must...