Growth Grapher Gifts

'I had always thought a gazillion was some made up number.'

The Jeopardy of Progress

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

"Maybe now, we could look at customer care'?"

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

Pinocchio's Second Realization

'We need to change our luck. Let's move our headquarters to Redmond, the home of Microsoft.'

Pity vs. Bragging and Public Relations

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Soaring Profits

Plan 'A', Plan 'B' - "I say we should go with plan 'A', sir."

Sigh … They grow up so fast, don't they?

"You've changed."

'Look on the bright side; you got out of that stock before it became...unstable.'

'We need a product line that will stimulate our profit line.'

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”

"Great idea of yours to offer their money back if not satisfied."

After many years of wavering Dennis finally makes the decision to step out of his comfort zone.

Highschool sign.

Teamwork: Innovation, Success, Evaluation, Development, Growth, Solution, Progess, Market.

"That was a rumor day."

'Well, yes I can see there's definitely potential for growth.'

The ROI on social media was not yet optimized.

We learn by doing

"How learning curves feel... Before: Holy hell During: I'm not gonna make it! After: That wasn't so bad! The next time: Again?!!"

"I prefer your early pieces."

Sad businessman with sinking profits

'Sorry Bruce, but we have to stop seeing each other: I've changed, you have to understand...'

Never forget the magic asterisk...

'So, Bob, I hear you've branched out!'

Discomfort zone.

Son measuring his father against the wall.

Two parent snakes measuring the growth pattern of their young one across the wall.