Do you ever feel like running a small business is a thankless endeavor? Does it seem like all that you do for your employees and your family never results in an actual heartfelt accolade your way or a small thank you from those who benefit from your … [Read more...]
Are You Inspirational Leader?
You may have noticed that I’m a bit of a sports fan and I always find it fascinating how often what happens in sports can be related to small business. I’m still recovering from Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs where LeBron James scored 29 … [Read more...]
Are You Profitable?
This is a question we’ll usually ask a prospective client during our initial meeting. You’d be amazed at some of the responses we hear.The top 5 responses are: 1. I don’t know. 2. I have to ask my accountant. 3. I did/did not pay taxes last … [Read more...]
Is Your Small Business On the Right Path?
When we first meet a potential client in our coaching business, one of the early questions we ask “is your company on the right path”? Every company can only be in a version of one of three conditions:growing, declining, or bumping along, up a … [Read more...]
How Being a Caddie Prepared Me for Entrepreneurship
I got this crazy idea the other day, while mowing the lawn of course! I was thinking back to my summers during high school and college when I spent most of my days as a caddie at The Elyria Country Club. I thought, you know what, my days as a caddie … [Read more...]