Bill Yeargin - Yeargin on Management

Acclaim for Yeargin on Management

Bill Yeargin, through his writing and speaking, has become a leading management force. In my years of experience, Bill stands out as the person who best communicates effective management concepts. He is truly a rare resource!

Paul Dodson , Co-founder ,
International Marina Institute

Yeargin gives solid, clear and useful information. Bill has a unique way of helping his readers see the big picture. His columns are always the first I read!

Larry Halgren , Former President
- Halgren Consulting Group
- President, International Marina Institute

Yeargins columns are first-rate information from an expert with first-hand knowledge!

JJ Marie , CEO - Zodiac North America

Yeargins columns educate in a practical, useful and easy to read style. I like to call Bills tips the golden nuggets of successful leadership!

Gregg Kenney , CEO - Flagship Marinas

The usefulness of Yeargin.s columns to both my business and personal life is invaluable. His columns are always the first I read. Bill is THE source of excellent management information, period!

Skip Moyer , President
- American Boat and Yacht Council (retired)

Reading a Yeargin column is like an instant wake up call. Bills column is my monthly management refresher course!

Dennis Nixon , Dean and Professor
- University of Rhode Island Co-founder,
International Marina Institute

Bill Yeargin is a no-nonsense guy! His columns challenge managers to continually improve while presenting a common-sense approach to solving everyday management problems.

Dennis Kissman , CEO
- Marina Management Services

Yeargins columns are a combination of straightforward how-to lessons and thought-provoking questions every manager should ask. They are equally effective for managers in any industry!

Bill Slansky , President
- National Marine Distributors Association CEO
- Land and Sea Distributing

Yeargins columns effectively focus on skills that professionals need. He gives his readers an effective way to take inventory of the management techniques they are using. Reading Bills columns is time well spent!

Phil Keeter , Presiden t
- Marine Retailers Association of America

Bills worldwide travels give his readers a unique global perspective. His columns are the how-to from someone who talks the talk and walks the walk! I find Bills columns both powerful and relevant to all aspects of my life, both professional and personal.

Pat Kearns, President
- Recreational Marine Experts Group

Yeargins inspiring management commentary helps me as both an individual and as a business owner. Bills insight and direct, no-nonsense approach to a variety of relevant business topics offers good, sound thinking, usually coupled with a compelling challenge for change. A great read!

Wanda Kenton Smith , CEO
- Kenton Smith Advertising & Public Relations

Yeargins columns provide practical advice for managers. While managers in any size of company can benefit from his writings, Bill effectively distills his topics down for the small business person and provides advice that can be understood and implemented by anyone.

Thom Dammrich , President
- National Marine Manufacturers Association

At a time when American organizations desperately need to energize people and produce leaders at all levels, Yeargin provides an empowering philosophy for leadership that is the best guarantee of success in business - a perfect blend of wisdom, insight and practical experience.

James L. Frye , CMM - Executive Director ,
Association of Marina Industries

Yeargins fix on the pulse of todays management issues is truly refreshing. Bill has a keen understanding of how todays business leaders must push their organizations to embrace continuous improvement. His insights are concise, thought-provoking and certainly relevant in todays business climate.

Neal Harrell , President
- Brooks Marine Group

I have had the opportunity to work side by side with Bill Yeargin for the past 18 years. Bill practices what he preaches and does it with both class and style!

Jim Bronstien , President - Bron Properties

Yeargins writing and advice is incisive, accurate and readable. His columns provide essential tools for todays professionals.

Mick Bettesworth , CMM and Development Director
- MDL Marinas (UK)

Yeargins columns are concise, on target and educational. They are a must-read for every manager. Yeargin on Management should be on every CEOs desk.

Dave Fielding , CEO
- Hospice of Palm Beach County

Drawing on a wealth of experience and a long record of success, Yeargin provides his readers with a management veterans perspective on both issues that impact organizations and best practices of effective leaders. His cogent style, compelling insights and thoughtful advice ensure that managers will read his columns again and again.

Jim Ellis , President - Boat U.S.

Yeargins writing and perspective about management issues is invaluable. His columns keep me connected to the trends that affect the foundation of solid corporate communications and marketing.

Amy Halsted , President - The Halsted Agency

At a practical and applied management level, Yeargin on Management is a virtual primer on how businesses can effectively work. This edition only strengthens its position on ABBRAs must read list for its members.

Mark Amaral , Managing Director
-American Boat Builders and Repairers Association

Henry Ford represents innovation in the automotive industry, Bill Gates in software. Think of innovation in proven powerful management techniques, and Bill Yeargin comes to mind. Combining profound insights with practical ideas, Yeargins columns are a must read for all managers.

Alison Pruitt , Executive Director
- Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County

Yeargin on
Management

FIFTH EDITION

Bill Yeargin

Copyright 2020, Bill Yeargin

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Table of Contents

Index by Topic

Boat Shows

Brand Management

Communication

Change

Customers

Financial/Accounting

General Management

Globalization

Hiring/Firing

Information Management

Insurance

Managing Employees

Personal Development

Project Management

Strategic Management

Teamwork

Training

Vendor Management

Introduction

Several years ago I was invited to speak at a marine industry conference in Newport, Rhode Island. The purpose of my presentation was to share what I was doing from a management perspective at Rybovich, my employer in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Rybovich is a world-renowned sportfish manufacturer and yacht service facility. Prior to my presentation in Rhode Island, the company went through a merger of three relatively equal organizations. Rybovich also successfully weathered the recession of the early 90s. The conference attendees in Newport were eager to hear about what we had done at our company to transition through these difficult times.