You wouldn’t answer your cellphone during a job interview, would you? Not if you want THAT job! To do so screams to your potential employer that he is not worthy of your undivided attention. Marc Sparks, a serial entrepreneur, says the same holds true in almost any meeting situation, from a one-on-one to small groups to board meetings.

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Marc Sparks, the founder, owner and CEO of Timber Creek Capital, says a recent tragedy serves as a not-so-subtle reminder that one day, your life WILL flash before your eyes…make sure it’s worth watching! What started out as a leisurely trip to his ranch in East Texas quickly turned into a moment he and his wife will never forget. Read more here.

Marc Sparks is an entrepreneur who has been involved in more than sixty start-ups since the Seventies. He is also the founder, owner, and CEO of Timber Creek Capital, a private equity firm. The following is an excerpt from his upcoming book, titled They Can’t Eat You.

Having sat in tens of thousands of meetings, I am somewhat of an expert as to how to conduct productive meetings and eliminate large wastes of time. Here are a few tried–and-true tips for conducting a quality meeting.

Marc Sparks is an entrepreneur who has been involved in more than sixty start-ups since the Seventies. He is also the founder, owner, and CEO of Timber Creek Capital, a private equity firm.

Society’s never-ending pursuit of automation never ceases to amaze me. Now don’t get me wrong; as a serial entrepreneur, I’m all for streamlining business processes and increasing efficiencies whenever and wherever possible. Frankly, however, this insatiable quest to “make life easier” is creating a world of complacency … and in my observation, complacency can be catastrophic.

Marc Sparks, a serial entrepreneur and owner of Timber Creek Capital, says he’s not one to say “never say never.” In fact, “never” has a secure place in his vocabulary, when used in the right context. For instance, Marc says you should never postpone joy. Why? Because you aren’t guaranteed tomorrow. Read more about the things Marc Sparks says are on his list of “never statements.”