Behavioral Influence

Congratulations to Hal Elrod – Author of Miracle Morning

My pal, Hal Elrod, has written a wonderfully life-affirming book, Miracle Morning, The Not-So-Obvious Secret to Change Your Life. If you watch anything today, please watch this interview with Hal...

A Message of Hope in the Season of Giving

 This week I want to keep it short because I want this message to have the ultimate impact on you.  Over the weekend, I attended a memorial and the...

Work-Life Balance and the Freedom of Time – Tip I: Time Tracking

   “Workaholic.” I used to employ that phrase with such pride. As if it proved how dedicated I was to my business above all else.  I’m still waiting for...

How the 4-Week Vacation Improves Your Business – and Employee Retention

 As a small business owner, I know that you sometimes feel caught in a delicate balancing act - juggling the demands of running a profitable business venture while ensuring...

Kindness – The Key to Small Business Success

   I know - kindness messaging is prevalent. You see it on t-shirts, mugs, bumper stickers and the like. But you know what? It's for a good reason. In...

New Rule – Your Wellness Before Business

As small business owners, we often prioritize the success of our businesses over our own well-being. We work long hours, sacrifice our personal time, and often neglect our mental and...

Three Reasons to Establish Core Values in Your Business

Before sales. Before profit. Heck, before you put on your pants. There's one thing that your entire business revolves around, and you may not even think about it. Your values....

The Future You

   Here’s a quick question to contemplate: How are you serving your future self?   As much as I like to stay present, I also realize that the decisions I...

6 Steps to Avoid Business Burnout

 Since April is Stress Awareness Month, it’s a great time to remind each other that we humans are - well, human. So here’s my big question to you: Are...

Profit First Works

 Profit First Works. If you want sustainable profit in your business there is one thing that has been proven time and time again - implementing the Profit First system...

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