As we wrap up 2024, it feels like the fourth quarter of a high-stakes football game a random thought here as I watch a little football. So, why not a blog post?
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A Year-End Reflection Success Story December is often a whirlwind for small business owners – holiday promotions, year-end finances (aaahh!), and a growing pile of unfinished tasks. For Sarah, a local bakery owner I know, December has always felt like a sprint to the finish…
In business, it’s well known that your network is your net worth. The broader your network, the greater the opportunities that come your way. But did you know that even a small growth in your network can lead to a massive increase in opportunities? Let’s…
Embracing the Suck Change is inevitable. It comes in many forms. Some we welcome with open arms, and some we resist with all our might. But whether we’re building a business or raising a toddler, one thing is certain: proactively embracing change can lead to…
From Road Running to Trail Running I started running twenty years ago. After a few years, I discovered trails and eventually switched from mostly running roads to mostly running trails today. Early on I realized trail running was harder but also more rewarding in many…
Sitting here thinking about a topic to write about, and the OC 100 comes to mind. I've run the Oil Creek 100 Trail Race quite a few times. I actually finished six times and I think I did not finish (DNF'ed) just as many. The...
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When you're in charge of a small business, sometimes you have to make difficult decisions that can change everything. It's like being the captain of a ship deciding which way to steer to avoid the storm and knowing that in either direction awaits another storm....
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Asking for the sale more often and more pointedly is often the number one way to improve sales numbers. Many people don't do the ask for a variety of reasons such as not wanting to hear "no," not confident in their service offering, and even...
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Nearly Half of Businesses Fail Due to Poor Market Demand This is a crazy statistic and it's definitely one that small business owners need to pay attention to because it's a Key to Small Business Success. Starting a small business and growing it over time...
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Words have great power. As small business owners, every dollar counts, every minute counts, and every word matters. In the world of business, the power of words and our communication tools and the words we use with them can make or break us. How do…
