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Here's the Netflix docu-series on Bill Gates that I mentioned in today's meeting. (He's 65, by the way.)

Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates | Official Trailer | Netflix This three-part documentary tells Bill Gates’ life story, in-depth and unfiltered, as he pursues unique solutions to some of the world’s most complex problem...

Sorry I won't be at Apex today. Here's a good weekend read for you. Enjoy! :-)

15 habits of self-made millionaires, from a man who spent 5 years studying rich people Self-made millionaires are positive, thoughtful, well-read, polite, and "obsessed" with achieving their goals.

Congratulations to Jon!

Profile - Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Jonathan Coker’s path in financial management has remained steadfast throughout high school, college and his 12-year professional career, but he credits mentors for propelling him toward success in a field that’s difficult to launch. He now co-owns Wilson Coker Wealth Advisors LLC.

Business's highest calling is to care for people by providing goods and services to the public. "Care requires understanding. Understanding is the basis of care. What you would take care of you must first understand whether it be a petunia or a nation." Dallas Willard “Renovation of the Heart” This applies equally to one's own self and its care, a business or its employees and customers, a spouse, child or family. Therefore it becomes the highest priority not to manage businesses and people, but to seek to deeply and accurately understand them. Then one may be able to care for them but only as deeply as one grasps ones own and others' inner lives.

APEX of NWA is now a proud member of the Rogers / Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Looking forward to a great relationship with the Chamber and the Communities of NWA.

This Friday we'll be talking about...Sales. Here is a great overview of Daniel Pink's most recent book, "To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others."

17 Ways To Use The New Psychology Of Sales Tips that work for anyone. ;

Barbara Taylor's latest post on the Synergy blog. It can be tough to sell something you love; here are 4 tips to help you get through the process.

How To Sell Something You Love Selling something you love is difficult, but not impossible. Here are four things to keep in mind when you're going through the process of selling your business -- or anything that is dear to you.

Got Apex? Yes, as a matter of fact we do -- tomorrow! And in case you missed it, Barbara Taylor was listed in another "Top Small Business Experts on Twitter" list. Woohoo!

Top 25 Twitter Small Business Experts to Follow Hawkeye Management announces Top 25 Small Business Experts to Follow on Twitter. Each guru can help you start, build, or grow your business.

One of our Apex members, Oh Baby Foods, launched product into Whole Foods Market in California yesterday. Let your west coast contacts know: it's not just for babies; it makes a healthy snack for toddlers and adults, too ;)

Well Friends, as of yesterday Oh Baby Foods has landed in !! We'll be rolling out and popping up in Whole Foods Market stores throughout the state. Look, try, and share ;)

Congrats to one of our Apex of NWA member companies, Oh Baby Foods. Be sure and support our retailers that support their local vendors!

Local Producer Loan Program Low-interest loans to help local producers flourish In addition to featuring local products in our stores, we’re putting our money where our mouths are by providing up to $10 million in low-interest loans to independent local farmers and food artisans. We’re proud to support small producers who nee...

Setting goals vs. identifying areas of focus. It's interesting to note that there is a downside to setting goals.

Consider Not Setting Goals in 2013 Goals have counterproductive side effects. There's a better way to hold yourself accountable.

A slightly belated but heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Brandi and Brandon Munson on the birth of baby Jaxson!