One of the most common complaints from business owners across industries is, “I can’t find good help.” You’ll hear things like,

“People just don’t want to work anymore.”

“No one knows what they’re doing.”

“Why won’t anyone just listen?”

Sound familiar?

Well, I’ve got some tough love for you, CE...

Let’s talk about buzzwords—not the corporate jargon like “synergy” or “value engineering” (ugh), but the actual words your clients use when they call you for work. These are the phrases that give you insight into how a potential client thinks, talks, and values your services.

Every region, niche, a...

Have you ever caught yourself hovering over a colleague’s shoulder, double-checking a task you assigned five minutes ago? Or maybe you find it hard to let go of control—even when you're overwhelmed with work. If so, you may be suffering from a very real and widespread condition known as Micro-Manage...

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably speed-eating a burrito on your barely-there lunch break and skimming this blog between meetings. So I’ll get straight to the point.

To quote Jerry Maguire: “Show me the money!”

Here it is—this month, we’re diving into one of the most valuable (and overlo...

I see you there. 

Working alone at your cluttered desk, finishing plans into the late hours of the night, far after the family has gone to sleep. Forever trying to get ahead or at least be on schedule while also keeping the workflow going and new clients coming in. 

Answering phone calls during th...

Most entrepreneurs love to talk about success—those shiny highlight reels filled with fame, freedom, and financial wins. It’s attractive, magnetic even. You picture yourself next to them, sipping margaritas on a tropical beach, celebrating the dream come true.

But what about when things don’t go yo...

Okay, it's a New Year and one full of opportunities. 

Stop right there, I know what you are thinking, “this isn't going to be some post about resolutions is it?” I don't do resolutions because they don't work! 

By definition, a resolution is - a firm decision to do or not to do something. By havin...

Since we're in the midst of the holiday season, it’s a good time to remember that we all live our lives in seasons. The interesting thing about seasons is that they all have a beginning and an end. Did you know that you can easily lose your sense of purpose if you don't recognize when one season ...

Hey guys, David here!

Being a small business owner is one of the most rewarding things you can do. 

I spend a ton of time with other small business owners. Jumping from coffee shop to coffee shop, I love to share my experiences. I think I share because I know it helps my fellow man. The consulting...

Let’s be honest—nothing happens without someone selling something. It doesn’t always look like a business deal, but it’s there. Every single day, people are pitching, persuading, or positioning something:

• The husband sells the wife on dinner plans.
  
  
• The kids constantly sell their parents on “just...