Get Your Team Onboard: Engaging Employees During a Turnaround
1 day ago • 1 min readReader, When a business struggles, team morale often takes the first hit. From rumors of layoffs to tension over daily tasks, anxiety can spread quickly—and that doesn’t help anyone. If you’re aiming for a turnaround, involving your employees in the process might be one of the best moves you can make. Think of them as your frontline allies; they see inefficiencies and missed opportunities more clearly than any outsider might. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen...
READ POSTBehind the Scenes: My Daily Writing Routine For The “TURNAROUND” Book
22 days ago • 1 min readHello Reader, Writing a book isn’t just about putting words on a page—it’s about capturing and distilling everything I’ve learned so small business owners can make real, immediate changes. Since I’m running multiple companies, coaching clients, and writing my regular Forbes column, finding the time isn’t always easy. “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” – Jim Rohn Daily Word Count & Rhythm My routine is simple but strict: every Monday to Friday, I aim for 1,200 to...
READ POSTWhy I’m Writing My First Book:TURNAROUND
29 days ago • 1 min readHello Reader, If you’ve been following my coaching or consulting work, you know I’m passionate about turning struggling businesses around. After helping owners across half a dozen industries, I realized something: there’s a critical gap in resources for small businesses that are in trouble. The last book to really tackle this was E-Myth, published way back in 1986! “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu I’m writing this book because too many entrepreneurs lose...
READ POSTSystems & Skilled Labor: The Final Keys to Six-Figure Success
about 1 month ago • 1 min readHi Reader, We’ve covered why we chose drywall and painting, how we developed a community-driven business plan, and our initial marketing successes and stumbles. Now, let’s talk about the final pieces that propelled us into the multiple six-figure range in just 90 days: robust systems and a skilled, well-paid workforce. “Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution.” – John Ruskin Investing in a CRM If you...
READ POSTMarketing & Early Wins: Turning Plans into Paying Customers
about 1 month ago • 1 min readHey Reader, Ready to see how we went from business plan to steady revenue in just a few weeks? In the last newsletter, I shared how we clarified our financial goals, mission, and brand. Today, let’s talk about the marketing moves that got clients knocking on our door—and the curveballs we had to dodge. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky Pay-to-Play Lead Generation We kicked off with professional service listing companies that charge per lead, doing a lot of the...
READ POSTPlanning & Branding: Laying the Foundation for Rapid Growth
about 2 months ago • 1 min readHello Reader, Welcome back to our deep dive into how I built a six-figure drywall and painting company in just 90 days. Last time, I explained why we chose this recession-proof niche and the importance of partnering with industry expertise. Today, let’s unpack how careful planning and branding set us up for explosive growth. “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Financial Goals & Community Impact We started with concrete targets for years 1, 3, and 5—revenue...
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