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,…
We All Have That Junk Closet… You know the one. The closet (or entire room) full of things you should’ve tossed years ago—old gadgets, outdated clothes, and mysterious cords with no known device. Every spring, we tell ourselves, “This is the year I clean it out.” Yet, somehow, it all remains. The same thing happens…
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…
Most business owners think growth requires nonstop effort. What if it didn’t? The grind. It’s the badge of honor for most business owners. Yet, more hours don’t always equal more profit. What if you could achieve profitability without burning the candle at both ends? Here’s the good news: it’s possible. By making small, strategic shifts,…
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, you have poured countless hours, commitment, and resources into building your enterprise. When the time comes to implement an exit strategy, it is crucial to be ready to maximize the value of your business. By thinking about, planning and applying strategic measures early on, you can significantly enhance its appeal…
Let’s be honest. Building a business is not for the faint-hearted. It’s like wrestling a bear every day, and just when you think you’ve got it pinned, the bear doubles in size. The daily grind leaves you juggling numbers, nurturing growth, managing a team, and—oh, let’s not forget—turning a profit. It’s a hero’s journey, and…
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