Growth Strategies

“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

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...

Your Social Media Mindset – How to Implement and Organize the Power of Social Media in Your Small Business

It’s no secret that social media is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an effective tool for engagement and raising brand awareness. On the other, it can...

My Take on Your Goals – And a Mindset Shift to Help You Crush Them

 You know how much I love setting goals and seeing them come to fruition. I want that for you in your small business and personal life too! The mistake...

How to Use AI and Automations in Your Business – and Stay Human at the Same Time

 As much as I love automating systems, AI has me taken aback a bit.  Show of hands - Is anyone else giving AI the side eye? I mean. It...

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...

How Embracing Freedom of Time Unlocks Entrepreneurial Success

 I want to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: The significance of creating a business that offers the freedom of time.  As an author and speaker,...

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...

A Profit First Myth -Spreadsheets

There are a lot of myths around Profit First. Some folks like to say you don’t need the five foundational accounts, that no bank will open such accounts, that no...

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