Is Your Business Really Living, or Just Existing?

Is Your Business Really Living? (Or Just Existing?) What Marcus Aurelius Knew About Success That Most Entrepreneurs Ignore “Just teach her daughter an exercise program and get out of there.” Those words changed so much for me. I was working at a so-called nonprofit home health agency, caring for a patient who had suffered a […]

A Business That Makes You Happy

Are You Building a Business That Actually Makes You Happy? What Marcus Aurelius Knew About Success That Most Entrepreneurs Ignore You started your business for a reason. Maybe it was freedom—freedom to work on your own terms, choose the projects that excite you, or spend more time with family. Maybe it was financial security, the […]

The One Thing That’s Always in Your Control

The One Thing That’s Always in Your Control What Marcus Aurelius Knew About Success That Most Entrepreneurs Ignore Two business owners face the same problem: their biggest client suddenly leaves. One panics. They scramble to replace the lost revenue, making rushed decisions that weaken their business even more. They cut prices, chase any client they […]

Acting with Intention

Acting with Intention What Marcus Aurelius Knew About Success That Most Entrepreneurs Ignore Most business owners think they will always have more time. Time to scale (eventually). Time to launch the next thing (maybe next year). Time to figure it all out (once things slow down). But they don’t. If there’s one truth that separates […]

Win Where Others Aren’t Competing

Win Where Others Aren’t Competing “Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends, hit him where he does not expect you. To be certain to take what you attack is to attack a place the enemy does not protect.” — Sun Tzu You lower your prices, but customers still choose the bigger brand. You […]

Elevating Your Coaching Business: Practical Wisdom from Donald Miller and Mike Michalowicz

Elevating Your Coaching Business

Donald Miller and Mike Michalowicz recently had an insightful conversation about the value of coaching and how coaches can effectively grow their businesses. Mike, a successful coach himself who now trains and certifies business coaches in his methodologies and frameworks, shared his journey from small business owner to respected industry leader, offering valuable perspectives for […]

Habits and Practices to Grow Your Business

Love Your Life

Over the weekend, I was thinking about a coaching client of mine who’s skillfully juggling the demands of growing their business while still making time for life’s treasures – family vacations, gym sessions, and those small moments that truly matter. This led me to consider the broader picture: the habits and practices that not only […]

Navigating Business Terrain: Lessons from Hiking in the Mountains

You Don’t Have to Go It Alone

Hiking in the mountains isn’t just a hobby for me; it’s a passion that mirrors my passion for business building. The two activities, in my mind, are deeply interconnected. Imagine the journey of a novice hiker: it’s mostly about taking one careful step after another, with most of your focus on not tripping over the […]

Read This: Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible

Find Your Red Thread

Are you a solopreneur or small business owner searching for that elusive ingredient that will make your ideas resonate and your business thrive? Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster is a transformative book that unveils the secret to turning your big ideas into irresistible propositions. Whether you’re struggling to stand out in a crowded […]