April 22, 2025
Love and the Hidden Cost of Success Last week, I wrote about The Hidden Cost of Hitting Your Goals—the idea that while we’re chasing milestones in our business, we can slowly lose margin, perspective, and even connection with the...
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April 15, 2025
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been part of multiple advisory meetings and leadership conversations reviewing Q1 results. In many cases, the headlines sounded great: Revenue goals hit ✅ Growth plans on track ✅ Profit margin improving ✅ But...
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April 8, 2025
Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been in the trenches with clients and advisory board members reviewing Q1 progress—and I’ve got to say, I’m encouraged by what I’m seeing. Whether we were using EOS-style quarterly ROCKs, chasing down KPIs,...
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April 1, 2025
Last week I wrote about gross profit margin—how it creates the fuel your business needs to serve your mission. A strong margin means you have room to hire well, invest wisely, and sustain what you’ve built. But margin alone...
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March 25, 2025
“We protect margin because margin protects the mission.”That’s what a client told me this week—and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Many entrepreneurs start their business with a mission that’s bigger than making money. Whether it’s serving their...
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March 18, 2025
Profit is more than a number on a spreadsheet—it’s a tool that enables you to run a business that aligns with your values. Many small business owners focus on revenue. And while revenue matters, it’s not the best indicator...
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March 11, 2025
Last week, I attended an event at Brightwater that prompted deep reflection on the role of faith communities in shaping society. A quote from Greg Dees stood out: “What happened to the church? My field wouldn’t exist in business...
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March 4, 2025
A few weeks ago, I sat down with a business owner who was navigating the challenge of balancing his growing company with family life. As we talked, I found myself offering guidance—not just on his business strategy, but also...
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February 25, 2025
Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of working with business owners through my 12 Habits of Highly Profitable Businesses workshop. One thing has become clear—many small business owners want expert coaching, accountability, and support, but they...
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February 18, 2025
One of the most intriguing dynamics in coaching—and business in general—is the way different people perceive value. The same approach, the same principles, and even the same level of engagement can lead to wildly different experiences. Some find transformational...
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