Smart Business Magazine, Dec 2012

14 Smart Business Houston December 2012 one way or another are a resource Thought leadership comes from all parts of the company We have subject matter experts in several of the areas of the oil and gas industry Sharing their opinions and views on topics is good for the brand Get the mindset It takes some personal fortitude to plow a field that has never been touched before Sutton says it also takes one other significant factor It takes a lot of confidence he says Our team has passion commitment so really I am not needed here I like to think I am but when you look at everything we do I look at whether they are committed and that they have the passion and the idea If I check those two blocks off what am I going to do Applaud them on the sidelines I just ask them if the revenue is predictable and we talk about that I think having the capability to respond to these opportunities and the quality of the people you have is a critical success factor Maintaining enthusiasm and not getting overwhelmed by trying to stay with the latest and greatest presented by the competition requires a particular mindset Some of it is Dont strike the windmill Sutton says You just cant compete Know that and acknowledge that and move on The other part of it is to be as good as you can be in the space that you are in The space is so big in the people business Globally if you carved out a particular niche it would just be to be as good as you can be in the niche HOW TO REACH Clover Global Solutions LP 281 994 5900 or www clovergs com Invest in the core of your business TAKEAWAYS Think thought leadership Build the mindset to succeed Houston 8323087000 www texascapitalbank com Member FDIC NASDAQ TCBI In a class by herself Two decades ago discouraged by local schooling options for her children Cathy Kurtz opened a Montessori school in a strip mall in her Houston neighborhood That was only a beginning She went on to build her own school building expanding it three times then added a second school All this expansion required real estate and construction financing and Texas Capital Bank was happy to help Cathy build her dream For valuable insights from banking professionals who are committed to seeing your business succeed contact The Best Business Bank in Texas The bankers at Texas Capital Bank are empowered to meet all of our needs Theyre flexible and easy to do business with Cathy Kurtz President Five Star Montessori School Houston_ SmartBusiness_ FiveStar_ DR indd 1 11 2 12 12 52 PM The first to market is oftentimes the first to win Second place goes home Chris Sutton partner Clover Global Solutions LP Cover Story Clover Global Solutions LP