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About Ken Albrecht

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Ken Albrecht is president of Reliable Propane in Clarence Center, N.Y. Visit www.reliablepropane.com.

Posts by Ken Albrecht

Talk triggers spark conversation, generate sales Posted on 21 Mar 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Effective talk triggers are remarkable, relevant, reasonable and repeatable and prompt customers to spread the word about your company. Read more»

Effective maintenance requires human effort Posted on 16 Jan 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

For a business to function efficiently, intentional human intervention is needed to bring order and resist the natural forces of deterioration. Read more»

Manage expectations in the workplace by making agreements Posted on 10 Aug 2018 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Conflicts at work often can be traced to unfulfilled expectations. Read more»

Avoid a summer slowdown at your propane business Posted on 19 Apr 2018 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Getting right to work on summer projects can open up your business to new opportunities that may present themselves in the off-season. Read more»

Uniting the members of your team Posted on 12 Apr 2018 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

The people you work with have a unique heritage. By providing them with an opportunity to share their story, your team will experience genuine cohesiveness. Read more»

Cutting ties with wrong-fit employees Posted on 20 Mar 2018 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Letting an employee go is difficult for most businesspeople. Read more»

Testing the endurance of your business Posted on 25 Jan 2018 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

The efforts that we put in place last summer such as improving processes, safety, computer systems, equipment and vehicles are now paying off with dividends. Read more»

Taking a look from an applicant’s perspective Posted on 27 Nov 2017 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

By intentionally looking at its job openings from the applicant’s perspective, one company discovered a clever way to attract more “A” players to its workforce. Read more»

Companies that listen are most likely to succeed Posted on 28 Sep 2017 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Business success is based on companies' willingness to listen to their customers or clients. Organizations should look to continuously engage their customers. Read more»

Good work gets noticed Posted on 28 Jul 2017 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Getting noticed in an industry isn't about knowing the right people; it's about working hard and letting the results speak for themselves. Read more»