I usually use this space to share strategies on growth, leadership, and industry trends. But this month, the lesson I’m sharing is more personal. I recently lost my dog, Rhody, after nearly 14 years. He was my first dog, my constant navigator on cross-country moves,...
Stop Solving Their Problems: The Real Reason You’re Still Stuck in the Trenches
I work with business owners all day, every day, and I see the same pattern repeating itself - the total failure in the "hand-off." It usually looks like one of three things: the owner never picks a successor at all, they wait until they’re burnt out to start looking,...
The Invisible Burden: Leading When the World is in Chaos
In my board meetings at The Alternative Board, we usually focus on the "how" of business. We talk about scaling, cash flow, and operational hurdles. My members come from every political background but they all share one thing: they care deeply about their companies...
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Understanding Your “How” and “Why”
As a business coach and peer board facilitator, I've had the privilege of working with numerous business owners over the past five+ years, utilizing the TTI Talent Insights assessment as a key tool. This powerful assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of...
Do You Own a Job or a Business?
It’s a question that sounds simple, but the answer can define your future. Are you a private business owner building a scalable enterprise, or have you simply created a job for yourself? Many entrepreneurs, especially in the early stages, fall into the trap of...
Stop Drifting, Start Driving: Why Annual Planning is Your Business’s GPS to Success
I'm going to be honest with you: as a business owner, you've probably heard all the noise about planning, and maybe you've decided it's just for big corporations. You're too busy putting out fires and running the day-to-day to dedicate hours to a dusty binder. I get...
Defining Your Own Success: Beyond the Bottom Line
As the owner of TAB Jersey Shore North, I get asked by business owners and business leaders all the time about the keys to business growth and, perhaps even more importantly, how to define success. It's a fundamental question, and one that extends far beyond just...
Maximizing Your Business’s Worth: A Checklist for Selling Success
As a business coach, I often speak with small business owners and CEOs who have built incredible companies, pouring their heart and soul into every aspect. Many eventually ponder the question: "How can I ensure I get the maximum value for my business when it's time to...
Stop Guessing, Start Growing: A Smart Approach to Hiring Your Next Employee
As a business coach, I've had countless conversations with business owners about hiring employees and a common challenge that comes up again and again is the struggle to know when to hire a new employee. Does this sound familiar? You rely on your gut feeling, only...
Top 10 Mistakes I Consistently See Business Owners Make
As a business coach for over 11 years, I've had the privilege of working with many entrepreneurs, witnessing their triumphs and challenges firsthand. Through these experiences, a clear pattern of common pitfalls has emerged – mistakes that can hinder growth, erode...
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