Video: Effective Marketing
June 22, 2009
Watch Craig Zuber speaking raw on what you need to do to effectively market your business to create transactions!
Lesson from the Manual
June 8, 2009
I was looking through my Marine Corps Recruiting Manual from 16 years ago and found this:
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Objectives of Marine Recruit Training
A. DISCIPLINE: Achieve a state of discipline which assures respect for authority; instant, willing obedience to orders; and the self reliance to maintain or improve those traits which exemplify a Marine.
B. MILITARY BEARING: Properly wear and maintain uniforms, demonstrate presence and personal awareness, and practice personal hygiene.
C. ESPRIT DE CORPS: Acquire the common spirit of the Marine Corps that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, pride, initiative, teamwork, aggressiveness, determination, moral integrity, camaraderie, and the burning desire to work with and for others toward excellence in common goals.
D. INDIVIDUAL GENERAL MILITARY SUBJECTS (IGMS): Demonstrate understanding and/or proficiency in IGMS. (i.e., Marine Corps History, Drill, Troop Information, etc.
E. INDIVIDUAL COMBAT BASIC TASKS (ICBT): Demonstrate proficiency in ICBT’s in order to function as a rifleman. (i.e., Marksmanship, First Aid, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare, etc.)
F. PHYSICAL FITNESS: Achieve and maintain physical fitness, endurance, and proper weight distribution.
7/8 Go Time! Event
June 8, 2009
Local Marine veteran says it’s “Go Time” for military personnel wanting to become business owners.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, local entrepreneur Craig Zuber will be conducting a workshop on how to apply military experience to business ownership. Called “Go Time!”, the event will provide practical tips and tools on how to use military experience as a springboard to business ownership.
The idea for the Go Time! workshop came from a question that Craig frequently asks himself and others: “What would you do differently in business if you knew your life depends on it?” This question became the basis for Craig’s transition from Marine to successful business ownership.
Although an entrepreneur from an early age (his first business was selling candy at his elementary school), it was his experience in the Marines that made Craig realize how complimentary the two pursuits are. “It is no coincidence that both business ownership and the military require focus, discipline, and team work,” says Zuber. Now a successful Realtor in Boise, Idaho, Craig has long wanted to teach current military personnel what he learned the hard way. “I made a lot of mistakes in business. Thankfully, my military training help me keep my bearings” says Zuber. “Go Time! gives people a chance to learn from my experiences”.
Craig will be discussing the many parallels between the military and business ownership: reconnaissance, planning, clear communication, adapting to ground conditions, creating systems and much more. “Everything the military teaches you can be applied to business” says Zuber.
The workshop is geared towards active duty and military vets, but there are many lessons that business owners with no military experience can learn from the workshop. “I want everyone who does business with a sense of urgency to attend” says Zuber. In addition to the information shared, Zuber wants to expose the military audience to successful local business owners. “We can all learn from each other”, says Zuber.
Event Details:
July 8th, 2009
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Stueckle Sky Center – Boise State University
$25 for active duty and military veterans
$35 for non-military attendees (business owners/professionals/students)
**A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Fallen Soldiers Fund.
Media inquiries:
Justin Foster – justin@thetricycle.com – 208-841-3497
John Hardesty – john@thetricycle.com – 208-866-5882
Click here to download the Media Release PDF for the event.
The Business Battlefield
June 3, 2009
What forces are stopping entrepreneurs in their tracks?
The problem is certainly not any lack of desire, drive, or willingness to work long hours. At least half of small business owners put in more than 60 hours per week, according to the Microsoft.com Small Business Center. Nor are America’s budding entrepreneurs short on ingenuity or out-of-the-box ideas; the US Patent and Trademark Office issued 157,774 new patents in 2008.
Despite the grim statistics and risks involved, the entrepreneurial dream just won’t die. In the wake of massive layoffs, the US has seeing a huge leap in the number of startups since 2007, as the newly unemployed who can’t find a job turn to self-employment.
The problem is not that small business owners don’t have the passion or the drive to make it—they just don’t know how to harness their g-forces into consistent, coordinated, predictable performance that hits the target with precision, time after time. They need real-world tactics for running a business operation—the what, how, and when that will save their bacon.
Entrepreneurs need to apply the life-or-death urgency and precision of a military campaign to the execution of business operations!
Video: Business Trenches
June 3, 2009
Watch Craig Zuber speaking raw on what it takes to not only survive, but thrive in the business trenches!
Client Testimonials
June 3, 2009
Craig and his team have helped my family get closer to our financial goals. We have been able to make some great purchases and when I have made mistakes Craig has helped me get out of them. I appreciate the way he has educated himself in his profession, and he is always happy to share his knowledge with his clients.
He thinks outside the box and that’s what we are looking for. I am looking forward to our future with Craig and his team on our side.
Rick Meyer
I met Craig 5 years ago in the middle of the real estate bubble, Craig and his team quickly help me to aggressively prosper. Craig never sugarcoats the opportunity; you get the pro’s and con’s of the investment up front. His honest and forth right nature has kept me out of deals that would have been good for him but ultimately bad for me. I have worked with others on his team and I appreciate that he has instilled this quality in them.
Real estate is tough right now; Craig has been there to help me make whatever adjustments needed to my portfolio. Good friends are there for you in good times and bad. I am happy to call Craig a good friend.
Alan Peterson
Craig has been a great influence in my financial life. Whether it’s been real estate advice or investment opportunities, Craig’s always found ways to make money work for me. He’s creative, has great vision, and sets his goals very high … all while maintaining personable client relationships and achieving day-to-day commitments. Very forward thinking, but realizes the importance of taking action to get to the next level. Highly recommended.
John Hardesty
Craig is a professional through and through. His thorough attention to detail is unmatched. I have the utmost trust in Craig’s ability to see any task through, beginning to end. Being in the Escrow Business, I deal with many real estate professionals in our industry. My Wife and I are so impressed with Craig’s value standards, we were privileged enough to have him handle our own personal transaction.
Ted Kirkhart
Craig and his team at the Zuber Group have been outstanding to work with. Their attention to every detail has made the process of listing my house effortless. I appreciate their constant updates and communication.
Thank you!
Greg Hatcher
Craig is a professional reliable Realtor. He looks for his client interest and the whole Zuber Group and Zuber family always been helpful to me making decisions as to what and when I purchase a real estate.
Great people to work with. Highly recommended.
Masoud Rashidi
Craig and his team have a plethora of innovative marketing strategies.
John Strauch
As an employer Craig is an amazing mentor. Craig drives and encourages me to exceed all expectations and succeed at everything. There is no second place with Craig in life or in business. As a client of Craig’s I guarantee you will always receive the utmost level of service. He gives every transaction his full attention, commitment and energy. Craig thinks outside the box and is always working on improving and perfecting his services. With Craig you will feel 110% comfortable and confident that your Real Estate transaction will be a success.
Amanda Howard
Welcome! Let’s Go!
June 1, 2009
Welcome to the new website for Craig Zuber.
The catalyst for the launch of CraigZuber.com was this one question: “What would you do differently in your business—right now!—if you knew your life depended on it”
Developed for realtors, salespeople, consultants, freelancers and professionals in private practice who are working harder than ever but not getting the results they need to stay afloat. They’ve gone as far as they could on sheer will power, drive, and talent and they’re running out of options. They’ve got the product and/or the expertise to be tops in their field—but they don’t know how to set up or run a bulletproof business. Craig is going to give them the tools, tactics, and battle plans they need to make it through. Craig’s military approach to business will help organizations and individuals achieve things that they didn’t know were possible.
So strap your brain-bucket on … it’s Go Time!
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