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Your Business Has a Will. Does Anyone Know Where It Is?
Most service business owners have thought about their personal estate. Almost none have thought about what happens to their business. Nobody likes this conversation. I…
When Busy Stops Being a Badge
The difference between being productive and just occupied. I used to wear busy like a trophy. If someone asked how things were going, ‘busy’ was…
The Partnership That Actually Scales
Why the CEO-COO relationship determines whether growth sticks or falls apart. Most growing businesses hit a wall. Revenue is climbing. The team is expanding. Opportunities…
Creating Your Best Life
If you have been following me you know I have been doing a lot of inner, personal work lately. At the moment, I am focusing…
Relearning How to Dream Big in Your Business
“Its ok to be comfortable if that is what you want…its not ok to be small.” That is the premise behind a recent episode of…
When a New Season Arrives… So Do New Problems
I have spent the past four months complaining about the weather. Anyone who lives in Michigan knows winter can be unpredictable, but the past few…
You Don’t Have to Feel Ready to Reset
You Don’t Have to Feel Ready to Reset. We tend to believe we need motivation before we make change. But what if readiness is overrated?…
The Importance of Gratitude
This past week I was reminded of the importance of gratitude. More specifically, I was reminded that I tend to get lost focusing so much…
I Said I Was Retiring. Then I Changed My Mind
As a continuation to my previous post on my theme for 2026…There was a moment when I was sure I was done. Not in a…
Theme for 2026 Is “Reset”
My Theme for 2026 Is “Reset” I like to choose a word or phrase to start any new year out with. 2026 is “reset.” I…
I want to introduce you to a 2011 book, Screw Business As Usual by Richard Branson, the entrepreneur behind Virgin Atlantic Records, Virgin Airlines, etc. This book is a great read for inspiration on running a business with thoughtful stewardship. Not just of giving good customer service and taking care…
I have been wondering for years now, what exactly is an entrepreneur. On one side, you have those that give you that label simply because you own your own business. On the other side you hear that word when names like Bill Gates, Walt Disney, Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Elon…
Winter is here! The leaves have gone, the weather has turned, and the December holidays are right around the corner. The business season has changed, too. For entrepreneurs, this time of year brings its own challenges. This is a great time to take a moment, get a cup of coffee,…
One of the greatest joys of owning your own business and working for yourself is the freedom to schedule work around your family, spouse, and life. Or, at least, that’s what we tell ourselves as we file for our Tax ID and begin pouring our energy, effort and time into…
“Empowering employees so that they can make good decisions is one of an entrepreneur’s most important tasks.” – from Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School by Richard Branson I agree with Richard Branson. Empowering your employees, contractors, and team members of any flavor so they…
I recently came across an article on Entrepreneur.com that caught my eye. You have Good Ideas–Don’t Let Them Disappear by Matt Mayberry made a point that I try to make with my own clients. Systems and processes aren’t just for big business! Automating even small tasks can make a business…
Take a deep breath, we’ve all been there. You certainly aren’t alone in feeling this way. While working for someone else may be the right choice for you, there are some things to do and to think about that may make all the difference for many overwhelmed entrepreneurs. Before throwing…
Look around your work area. Are you sitting in a nest of paperwork? Can you tell what day you began a project by how far into the piles you find it? Uh-oh! Are your papers all put away, but you find you’re still searching for what you need, and have…
How’s that for a controversial question? Should you be the one running your business? Your feathers may be ruffled, but man, this has been a major thorn in my side for years. Just because you are good at something, does not mean you have the ability to run a successful…
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