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Raw reflections on the messy truth of small business — from running a company with my spouse, to transitioning from employee to owner, to the personal challenges that spill over into leadership. This is where Thought Chatter begins.
Consistency, Failure, and Dusting Off the Dirt When You Fall Down
January 9, 2025 At some point in your life, you’ve probably set out to start (or change) a habit in order to reach a goal. Exercise more. Eat better. Save money. The advice is always the same: be consistent. Keep doing it, and eventually, you’ll get there. That same mindset shows up constantly in business. As business…
Why Small Business Owners Need an External Board
In large organizations, you’ll find a board of directors, departments, and subject experts. In a small business, YOU are all of those things. That’s why every small-business owner should build an external board of directors. During our first year of ownership—and really, over the last decade—I’ve faced decisions I never imagined I’d have to make. These ranged from…
All the Things!
All the Things! All the Things! In the first year of owning our business, I physically showed up to work every week—and almost every weekend. But really, I worked every single day. When I went to sleep, I was still thinking about work. SO MUCH STUFF TO DO. Even now, years later, I’ll wake up in the…
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