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Family Business Series - Preparing For The Next Generation

I have this conversation with family business owners a lot! I'm not talking about their children. I'm talking about their company. Many...

For many family-owned businesses, the company’s finances are severely burdened by non-compensation expenses. The daughter needs a new...

I caught up with a former employee that is really frustrated at his current job. He made the following statements we all should hear: - I...

Have you ever tried to back up a uHaul trailer up a driveway into a small space? Sort of like pushing a rope. I have a pickup truck that...

I spoke to an owner the other day that had an employee that needed to go. They were reluctant to act because they had accepted PPP money...

People love to be recognized for their part in a successful endeavor. Just make sure and get the recognition part right! We blew away the...

Believe in yourself and take the risk! Most people have the skills and personality traits to be wildly successful. You know what is...

What is your next first step? I remember being in a very difficult situation. There were competing investors and I was caught in the...

Leadership 101 - TAKE OWNERSHIP! People ask me how to become a better leader. I think the best single word to remember is Ownership! Own...

I've only screamed once in a meeting. It was loud, shocking, and I immediately wanted to pull it back (well, not really. Felt good at the...

I could have titled this "Who wants to be a millionaire?" and "What are you willing to do to get there?” All you have to do is compromise...

I once ran the technology for a small, outsourced call center company. It went through a 3-way merger and I ended up with 14 locations. I...