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Stop Confusing Activity with Strategy

One of the most common traps I see business owners fall into is confusing motion with progress. Your calendar is packed. You’re answering emails all day. You’re “busy.” But are you actually building a...

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The Silent Growth Killer: When Business Owners Avoid the Truth

Too often, I meet business owners who are passionate, driven, and talented—but stuck. Their growth has plateaued, their sales feel flat, and their team seems disengaged. They don’t lack potential. Wha...

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3 Signs You’re Too Emotionally Attached to Your Business to Make Smart Decisions

Building a business from the ground up takes heart, hustle, and relentless drive. But when passion turns into emotional attachment, it can cloud judgment and stall growth. If you're struggling to scal...

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The Loneliness of Leadership: What No One Tells You About Running a Business

Everyone loves the highlight reel—“Seven-figure success,” “Built from scratch,” “Freedom to be your own boss.” But behind every milestone, there’s a part of the journey most business owners don’t talk...

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Why Business Owners Fail at Scaling—and How to Avoid It

Many business owners dream of scaling their companies to seven or eight figures, but few actually achieve it. The problem isn’t just market conditions or competition—it’s often the business itself. Gr...

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The Truth About Business Success: It’s Tough, But Worth It

entrepreneurship isn’t it. But if you have the resilience, strategy, and willingness to adapt, the rewards can be life-changing.

I’ve spent decades in business—starting, scaling, and exiting multiple...

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What Do I Mean by a Unique Selling Proposition?

In my Branding 101 workshop, I explain the concept of a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) with a simple example—milk. Imagine milk coming from the same cow, but being sold in three different outlets, e...

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The Secret to Scaling Beyond Seven Figures

Every business owner dreams of hitting their first million in revenue. But what happens when you hit that milestone and things start to plateau? Many entrepreneurs get stuck because they assume that w...

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SBA EIDL Loan Updates: What You Need to Know!

 

As of March 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has implemented significant changes to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, affecting many small business owners. Here's an ov...

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Why Business Owners Need to Stay Focused

Running a business is filled with distractions—market shifts, unexpected challenges, and the constant barrage of new opportunities. While flexibility is essential, staying focused is what separates su...

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