For Business Owners Who Know This Season Matters Dan owns a commercial HVAC company. He’s 62, built the business from scratch, and every spring, the phones ring off the hook. But last year, after all the hustle… the profits didn’t show up. Why? He was busy — but not strategic. Dan wasn’t alone. In contracting,…
Growth thrives in the right environment—create a culture where it blooms. Tom owned a well-established professional services firm. A proud Gen Xer, he believed hard work alone would drive results. He focused on client service but ignored cultivating a true growth culture within his team. Over time, innovation slowed, key employees left for more dynamic…
Can we talk for a minute about Fear? Fear shows up in business all the time. Not the kind that screams—but the quiet kind that whispers: Fear often disguises itself as logic, caution, or planning—but at its root, it’s False Emotions Appearing Real. Let me tell you about Tom, a contractor in his early 60s,…
Sixteen years ago, I was a 54-year-old banker, laid off in the middle of the Great Recession. Like many business owners I’ve worked with since, I faced uncertainty. But out of that challenge came an opportunity—a second career that turned confusion into clarity, both for me and for the hundreds of business owners I’ve had…
Clear out what’s holding you back and plant seeds for fresh growth. Sarah, the owner of a boutique accounting firm, had built her business on referrals and traditional marketing. For years, it worked. But recently, she noticed a troubling trend—client inquiries were slowing, competitors were offering new services, and her revenue was plateauing. At first,…
Ever had a love-hate relationship with your financials? Sally did. Sally runs a successful professional services firm. Smart, driven, and really good at what she does—but when it came to her numbers, let’s just say she treated them like a bad first date. Avoided them. Misunderstood them. Maybe even feared them. She used to glance…
Passion for your business is a powerful thing. It gets you up in the morning, keeps you grinding through the tough times, and makes the wins feel even sweeter. But passion alone won’t grow your business—at least not in the way you need it to. Take Mike, for example. Mike owns a manufacturing company that’s…
January is here, and with it comes the opportunity to reset, refocus, and set the stage for a profitable year. Whether you’re coming off a strong Q4 or looking to recover from a challenging year, now is the time to act. By starting 2025 on a solid financial footing, you can position your business for…
Running a business is no small feat. It’s a relentless push to grow, adapt, and stay ahead. But what happens when the numbers don’t add up, and the path forward feels hazy? For bold, ambitious, and confident business owners—especially Baby Boomers and Gen Xers—financial confusion can feel like a betrayal of your own success story. …
As a small business owner, every dollar counts. Unfortunately, many businesses unknowingly have profit leaks that can drain their bottom line. Let’s discuss five common profit leaks and provide actionable steps to plug them up and not let a drip become a flood! 1) Poorly Managed Expenses Uncontrolled spending on unnecessary expenses can erode your…
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