Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders: 3 Tips for Managers

    Building Strong Relationships with Stakeholders: 3 Tips for Managers

    Navigating stakeholder relationships can feel like a juggling act, but whether you’re leading a project, managing a team, or working with clients, building strong connections with stakeholders is non-negotiable. Different stakeholders bring unique interests and motivations to the table that have impact. So, how do you create meaningful relationships that…

  • Falling out of love with love (our relationship with dating apps)

    Falling out of love with love (our relationship with dating apps)

    After my divorce, I decided to give dating apps a try. I went on a few dates and, although I met some wonderful women, I found the whole process exhausting and extremely inefficient. For me, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze. I spent hours scrolling, sending hundreds of messages, dealing…

  • What To Consider When Purchasing Your First Property

    What To Consider When Purchasing Your First Property

    There is nothing quite as liberating as purchasing your first property. It’s a fantastic step climbing on the ladder and being able to do what you want with your own home. Whether you have rented before, or you have been in a university accommodation or living with parents, it’s a…

  • Picking individual stocks is the fastest way to go broke

    Picking individual stocks is the fastest way to go broke

    A lot of people are drawn to the idea of picking individual stocks. I hear this question all the time: Why should I invest in index funds when I can potentially make so much more by buying individual stocks? And then there’s this follow-up question: What if I only buy…

  • 11 Essential Steps to Start a Successful Dry Cleaning Business

    11 Essential Steps to Start a Successful Dry Cleaning Business

    Thinking about opening a dry cleaning business? It’s a smart move, as it can bring in a reliable customer base and give you a great feeling of helping people out with a much-needed service. But let’s face it, you have to plan carefully, act strategically and really know the local…

  • Why China’s Economy Will Implode: A Look at the Hidden Risks

    Why China’s Economy Will Implode: A Look at the Hidden Risks

    Admiring China’s Economic Growth For the past 10 years, I admired China’s rapid economic growth with great interest. I was convinced it would be a formidable challenger to the economic superiority of the U.S. However, over the past 12 months, I have changed my mind. China’s Global Advancements If you…