What makes a business easy to love? These are a few of the most important things: It runs without taking all your time, it scales without adding a lot of people, it’s cashflow positive, generates recurring revenue, and it’s unique and different in

Who are you? Did you start your answer with, “I’m the owner of…”? As business owners, we pour ourselves into our company, so it makes sense that it’s the first thing that comes to mind. But defining ourselves by what we do can

Play along with me… Ask yourself, “Why can’t I figure out how to scale my company?”  Now ask, “How can I scale my company and enjoy the process? What do you notice? If you’re like my clients, those two questions create very different

The Imposter Syndrome “I have no idea what I’m doing.”  “Once people see through my facade, my business will crumble.”  “It’s not good enough.” Every business owner has these thoughts. We think other people will realize we’re a fraud, that we’re faking it,

As business owners, it’s tempting to imagine a future where… Our business runs beautifully without our daily involvement.  We’ve carved out a niche that’s fiercely loyal to our brand, and we’re feeling great about the value our solutions provide.  Our business is consistently

Are you playing offense or defense in your business? Are you moving forward with confidence and clarity or hesitating because you’re feeling inadequate and overwhelmed?  When we start our business, we’re focused on the future. We’re feeling good because we’re thinking about possibilities.

Increasing our company’s value means decreasing risk.  Business owners are ALWAYS on the lookout for risk. We can’t ignore the obvious, like when demand is down, or our market is shrinking.  But there are other areas where risk lurks, creating a trap. Because

Starting the day with a cluttered mind is a sure path to frustration and overwhelm.  Instead, borrow a habit from some of the world’s most successful professionals. Clear your mind with a daily thought download:  Grab a pen and paper in the morning. 

Freedom in your business means having options.  The option to scale, sell, or become the chairman removed from day-to-day operations. But too often, we feel trapped by our business instead.  The bigger it grows, the less time and freedom we have.  The business