Ernest is owner and founder of EA Lewis & Associates where they help individuals and organizations grow their businesses and take them to the next level! They provide high performance business coaching services including leadership development, team building, continuous improvement, and strategic action planning. Ernest is also a writer, motivational speaker, father of four and loves to run.
How to Compartmentalize When the World Is a Dumpster Fire The daily firefighting is inevitable. The constant grind of tight deadlines, last-minute changes, team stress adds up. You can’t stop every problem, but you can keep issues from taking your whole day hostage. That’s what…
The Chaos Silently Killing Your Business – And A Simple Solution Most small businesses lose time and money because their systems are messy or undefined. A medical practice cut payroll by fourteen percent and increased revenue after creating simple procedures and one core workflow. If…
Simple Grounding Through Gratitude – In a Field of Chaos In a world that never stops changing, small business owners often juggle fourteen hats before breakfast. But when chaos hits, gratitude becomes the anchor that steadies the mind and strengthens resilience. By practicing a simple…
5 Secrets to Business Success – That Work Just Like Weight Loss Success in business works a lot like success in fitness. It’s all about consistent habits. Focus on high-value activities, fuel your business with real data and learning, protect your rest so you can…
Sales Success – Simple Preloading for the Win Preload your sales by starting outreach early in the day, week, and month to create more follow-up cycles and calmer closes. Run a simple cadence with an AM prospecting block, a daily follow-up hour, and a “First-7…
AI and Trust – with Great Speed Comes Great Responsibility Generative AI can supercharge small businesses by boosting productivity, creativity, and customer engagement but only when used responsibly. This post outlines how to keep humans in control while leveraging AI as a copilot, guided by…
Inflation and How to Beat it! Rising costs and inflation are squeezing small-business margins. You can counter them by owning your numbers, adjusting prices with intention (tiers, index clauses, value bundles), focusing on the 20% that drive 80% of profit, buying smarter with a simple…
No Call, No Show No call, no shows cost small businesses thousands each year, lower morale, and strain customer service. Employees often skip shifts without notice due to fear, overwhelm, or disengagement—not just laziness. The fix? Set clear attendance policies, encourage open communication, use scheduling…
Leadership is a rollercoaster full of highs, lows, and twists. Small business owners can ride it with more steadiness by leaning on servant leadership (serving your team first) and emotional intelligence (EQ) (self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.) Together, these tools help you process challenges, build trust,…
Sales isn’t just strategy and closing, it’s about connection. By being neighborly (smiling, listening, helping, remembering names), you build trust and likability that naturally lead to long-term, sustainable sales. People buy from people they like, and consistency in kindness keeps you top of mind. When…
