Every CEO/business owner wants to maximize cash and profitability to maximize shareholder value. However, many don’t know where to start or what to do, which leads to confusion and frustration. It takes a guide with a plan to identify the hurdles getting in the way. Doug Tatum’s book, “No Man’s Land”, chronicles where mid-size companies…
Every business owner wants to build and maintain a good reputation in the marketplace by providing great customer service that adds value to their client base. However, when it comes to building a brand that is impossible to resist, many business owners don’t know where to start or what to do, leaving them confused and…
Monitoring employee performance and holding people accountable makes many business owners uncomfortable. Many owners don’t provide job descriptions for their coworkers and spell out functions for each position. This leaves everyone confused and frustrated. Owners ask why this person doesn’t perform and employees are asking what does the boss expect them to do. Patrick Lencioni…
On this episode of ProfitSense, host Bill McDermott welcomed Mark Beal, CEO of Instead of Flowers. Mark discussed the story behind Instead of Flowers and how he came into his role, what makes Instead of Flowers unique, who his typical customers are, why a gifted meal from Instead of Flowers is received with such joy, and…
When it comes to delegation or transitioning decision-making to the next level of management, it can be difficult for business owners to let go or know where to start. The dynamics of a top executive team can make or break a company. John Maxwell said, “Teamwork makes the dream work, but vision becomes a nightmare…
Every business owner wants to grow their business. However, many business owners don’t where to start or what to do. Growth for “growth’s sake” is not a good strategy. But, achieving scale is. Achieving scale is where you can consistently achieve revenue growth on a relatively stable cost or asset base. In other words, the…
Every business owner has a big dream for their company and wants to make it happen. But it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which decisions are helping the company grow and which ones are hurting. Once a business owner gets in a groove of their company operating smoothly, they often don’t want to…
Every business owner wants the business of their dreams with lots of cash flow and profitability. And with the Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, many are wanting to monetize that business in retirement to have financial freedom. However, business owners often don’t know what they should paying attention to in order to make that happen. They’re…
Every business owner wants to have the business of their dreams with lots of cash flow and profitability. However, not every business owner knows what levers to pull in their business to make that happen. Many will say, “I’m not good at managing finances” or “I might fail at managing the finances of my business,…
Have you ever stopped and examined your mindset as a business owner and leader? Your mindset impacts all aspects of your company—how you view situations and people and how you approach challenges and opportunities. It is much more nuanced than simply having a positive or negative mindset. Check out these two business owners with dramatically…
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