The Thanksgiving Test: Could Your Business Run Without You for a Week?
Take Thanksgiving week off and watch what happens. Five questions that show whether your business can run without you, and what to fix in the first quarter.
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The Business That Only Moves When You’re Watching
I got sick in the middle of our busiest quarter about ten year ago. Nothing dramatic, just the kind of sick where you’re down for four or five days and genuinely cannot function. I handed off what I could, sent a few messages, and told myself the team had it. When I came back, I…
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Balancing Business and Health: Modern Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs
There was a point in my career when I was running at full speed—late-night strategy calls, early morning meetings, and constant travel. I told myself I’d ‘get back on track’ with my health when things slowed down. They never did. What I needed wasn’t a new workout plan or some massive lifestyle overhaul—it was small,…
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The ‘Work-Life Blend’ Method: Why Work-Life Balance is a Lie & How to Fix It
January always feels like a fresh start, a time when we set big goals—both for our businesses and our personal lives. For years, I chased the perfect work-life balance—trying to divide my time between work and family equally. But I always felt like I was failing at both. That’s when I realized: Balance isn’t the…
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Your Business Isn’t Your Baby: The Dangerous Trap Entrepreneurs Fall Into
For years, I treated my business like my baby. I poured everything into it—time, energy, even emotions. Sound familiar? The problem is, businesses aren’t babies. They don’t love you back. And if you don’t set boundaries, they will consume your entire life. The difference between a healthy business owner and a burned-out entrepreneur is simple:…
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The Silent Killer of Entrepreneurial Parents: Decision Fatigue & How to Beat It
When my daughters were younger, I remember how exhausting it was to juggle business growth and family life. By 7 AM, I had already made 20 micro-decisions—what to wear, what to eat, whether to check my emails first or get a workout in. And that was before even touching the demands of running a business….
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Embracing Evolving Marketing Strategies: The Future of Marketing
Change is inevitable in every industry, but it’s a force of nature within the marketing industry. The field has gone through a metamorphosis over the last decade alone, emerging on the other side almost unrecognizable from how it started. I don’t know about you, but this is part of what I love about it. New…
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The New Rules of Communication Every Business Leader Should Know
Business trends are always coming and going, but there’s one constant that leaders can rely on: communication is key to success. How this communication looks, however, is just as sure to change shape over time. Through building multiple businesses and leading teams throughout my career, I have many thoughts and insights on communication that works….
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Why Entrepreneurs Need Peer Groups
Every entrepreneur can benefit from being part of groups that offer peer learning and leadership support. Here’s why.
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Should CEOs Track Their Time?
We often ask our employees to track their time and productivity. But should we as CEOs? Here’s a look at whether that’s a good idea.
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Get Business and Family Back to School Ready
Kids going back to school? There are some unique challenges an entrepreneur parent faces right now. Here’s how to cope.
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Cash Flow Keeping You Up at Night?
Struggling to lead your business while operating “paycheck to paycheck?” Here’s how to get rid of cash flow problems, finally.
