The Hidden Cost of Founder Dependency

The thing that most often slows the growth of a young business is something they can’t see. It doesn’t present on the financial statements or project plans, and it’s rarely discussed in leadership meetings. Still, it quietly limits growth, frustrates employees, and...

Why Founders Become Bottlenecks

Most founders don’t set out to become bottlenecks. In the early stages of building a business, being heavily involved is a necessity. Founders wear multiple hats; they must quickly solve problems, deal with clients, and step into operational gaps wherever needed. In...
This Is Corny

This Is Corny

One of my goals this year was to be more active on social media. I must be honest; I struggled with this because I’ve had posts ready to go numerous times and deleted them because I thought they were corny. I know some would say I’m worrying too much about other...

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Sharpen Your Edge

Sharpen Your Edge

I love a good success story. To hear how some people have been able to pull themselves out of horrendous conditions and build themselves into business moguls, sports heroes, etc. will never get old. But have you ever sat back and thought about how many of these...

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What Are Your Non-Negotiables

What Are Your Non-Negotiables

I was listening to a podcast the other day and the host was talking about successful people and some of the habits that made them so productive. He touched on a few different topics, but the one that stuck out to me the most was that they all have...

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The Buying Decision Process

The Buying Decision Process

In 1910, American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer John Dewey introduced the five stages of the customer’s buying process: Problem / Recognition Information Search Evaluation of AlternativesPurchase DecisionPost Purchase Behavior Problem /...

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Building Interest

Building Interest

Now that you’ve gotten people’s attention, what are you going to do to entice them to do a deep dive into your business? How are you going to get total strangers to click on multiple links, read your content, leave you their email addresses, etc.? Know Who You Are...

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