Entrepreneur Strategies

Become an Industry Expert and Scale Your Business – One Simple Step

 There’s an easy way to scale your business. And it’s fast, easy and free.  Practice.  “Aw, Mike. Yawn.” I know, but hear me out. Literally, from one of my...

How to Be More Efficient at Work

 Small business owners have it so good.  You also have it, well, not so good. Because I bet you (or at least some of you) push life off in...

One Way to Get Through the Recession – Forge Your Own Path

 Ask yourself this question, and answer it honestly: Do you have tunnel vision? Small business owners are focused on the end game. Makes sense. And you likely have a...

Recession Response

The world needs small business success more than ever now, and you are in a unique position to not partake in recessions and inflation. This page has free, downloadable worksheets...

Don’t Work Around the Clock Ever Again

In Clockwork, I explain the necessity of taking a four week vacation — completely unplugged from the business so that you can see if the business will survive without you.   ...

Reach Your Goals With Small Steps

 When we create our goals for business success, it’s with a great transformation in mind.  Sometimes your business goals feel overwhelming. So what do you do? Nothing. Or you...

Get Out of Your Own Way – Lead Less

 I cannot drive this home enough: The biggest linchpin in your business is you. Ouch! It’s true. Many times, your great leadership means great removal of, well, you.  It...

Why Employee Ownership is So Important

 Our businesses are continuously changing. It’s the way of the world now. And I want to share something really wonderful that has enhanced our company’s performance. It’s the concept...

Establish an Authentic Workplace and Give Your Business – and Morale, a Boost

Recently, I was asked in an interview what my favorite business quote is. Immediately, this popped into my head: “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde.  Hands...

Avoid Small Business Burnout – Create a Daily Routine

 When was the last day you achieved everything you intended to do on that day? There are thousands of articles and resources out there for small business owners about...

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