September 2024
the real work that I do
the real work that I do (not software, marketing, or sales)… In everything that we do… – there’s always the work that people see – and then there’s the REAL work that’s underneath it On Thursday, I go...
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scaling is about a smaller business, not bigger
(here’s why…and the scaling gooroos won’t tell you this) Scaling to exit (either by sale or by being absent) is the Holy Grail of business And many folks want scale for a bigger business But that’s ba...
July 2024
how to beat an economic recession
how to beat an economic recession (& what to do now to prepare) You need to know an economic recession is not a war
July 2024
What You Can’t See
What you don’t see takes you out…and… what you don’t see keeps you in the game
July 2024
let’s jump into some hot water
I’ve heard it said it keeps us clean! Years ago, I got to pitch a software solution to a business owner
July 2024
A $10,000/hr return on investment
Invitation for a few people, absolute max of 5… Over the past number of years, I’ve been working with the top 1% of businesses
June 2024
Why Wild-Eyed 'Scale at All Costs' Burns Cash
What people won’t tell you about scale: * Even though you gain efficiency in parts, you lose efficiency in others
June 2024
The Hidden Skill Behind Every Problem I Solve
Someone challenged me to get more specific on problems I solve
June 2024
Your Business on Autopilot (It's About Design, Not Hustle)
It’s amazing what happens to a business owner’s level of stress and clarity when they know that their business is on AUTOPILOT
June 2024
Small Tweaks Will Never Get You There
Another critical business lesson from enterprise software development Years ago, I worked for a software company