Hi ,Emma and Jake both started their businesses around the same time.Both were excited, driven, and ready to make things happen. They had similar skills, similar resources, and even similar business ideas.But within a few months, their journeys took...
Hi ,The Hidden Clues in Your BusinessBack in the early 2000s, I ran a web design and internet programming company.We built websites, delivered them to clients, and moved on to the next project. Simple.At least, that’s what I thought.But something str...
Hi ,So much of growing a business is about coming up with something "new and different."A new way of doing things.A new tool to get things done.A shorter way to get results.A cheaper way to deliver higher value.We call all of that INNOVATION.Innovati...
Hi ,I go to a lot of networking events.I meet a lot of business owners.And I really want to help them.But man, they don’t make it easy.They do one of two things:1- They talk too much. They flood me with information.They list every service, every cert...
Hi ,I was talking to someone recently about his sales process.He mentioned that sometimes, when sending proposals, he hears: "You're one of the three providers we're considering."It sounds promising. But in reality, this is a crossroads moment.What y...
A while back, I had a client who was frustrated with me.We were discussing solutions for his business, and I gave him different answers depending on the situation.To him, it felt inconsistent—maybe even like I was making things up as I went.But I was...
Hi ,I don’t own a pet. Never have.Which means I don’t really know what goes into taking care of one.And that lack of knowledge? It makes me worry. A lot.A few days ago, I was left in charge of a dog for a day and a half while the owner went on a shor...
Hi ,I have a confession to make.My absolute favorite pen is a blue Bic.Not just any pen. Not black. Not gel. Not fancy rollerballs. Just those simple, plastic, blue Bic pens.Years ago, I realized they were perfect for me—the weight, the ink flow, the...
Hi ,I have a confession to make.My absolute favorite pen is a blue Bic.Not just any pen. Not black. Not gel. Not fancy rollerballs. Just those simple, plastic, blue Bic pens.Years ago, I realized they were perfect for me—the weight, the ink flow, the...
Where are you? ... At a networking event.Why are you there? ... To make new connections.Why do you want new connections? ... There's a chance you'll get new business from some of these conversations.But not much of that is happening. You've atte...
