“No way!” I gasped. I was staring in shock at my office manager as she told me the amount due on my business AMEX bill. ⁠ ⁠ Instantly, overwhelm crashes over me like a wave. ⁠ Overwhelm acts like a magnet, prompting our brain to look for all the other examples of overwhelming things in

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 the market. The problem is we have it backward. We think our

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 lead to burnout, overmanaging, and slowed business growth.  Is Your Business at

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 results.  The first question incorporates a negative belief. And our brain will

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, and have no idea what we’re doing. As soon as we’re found

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 profitable, and we’re making more money than ever before.  A management team