Let’s talk about those three little words that strike fear (and sometimes irritation) into every small business owner’s heart: “You need to…” If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve heard it more times than you can count. Suddenly, your to-do list looks less like a strategy and more like a group projectContinue Reading
I’ve never been great at staying in touch. Communication isn’t exactly my strong suit. Over time, I’ve lost contact with people—not because I don’t care, but because I just don’t reach out. I don’t call. I see their updates on social media and wonder how they’re doing, but somehow, IContinue Reading
Have you ever set a goal that sounds impressive but has absolutely nothing to do with your actual growth, success, or values? Goals like: These aren’t goals—they’re comparisons dressed up as ambitions. And the truth is, they’re not only unsustainable, they’re often not even in your control. You will notContinue Reading
Recently, I watched a painfully awkward exchange unfold—a big city lawyer met with a group of small-town entrepreneurs. The topic turned to business structure, and someone asked the lawyer, “What do you recommend for a small business owner?” Without missing a beat, he responded with full confidence and a corporateContinue Reading
Today, I found myself looking around at some of my competition. From the outside, they seem to be doing pretty well. And I’ll admit—it got in my head for a minute. It’s so easy to fall into that comparison trap—to look at someone else’s success and immediately feel like you’reContinue Reading
Let me start by confessing something that shocks absolutely no one: I do not own a Jaguar. Now, I’d like to make it abundantly clear that the reason I don’t own a Jaguar has nothing to do with me not being a good person. In fact, I’m incredibly nice. PoliteContinue Reading