Everyone has those “game-changer” moments, the lightbulb ideas that seem like they could take your business to the next level. We say things like, “If I could just do a few simple things, this busines...

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 ...

“A-B-C – Always Be Closing.” – Glengarry Glen Ross

Whether you’re leading a multimillion-dollar firm or just kicked off a two-person design studio, you’re getting the same types of phone calls and le...

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:...

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 schedul...

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 marg...

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 d...

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....

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...

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 someth...

Have you ever listened to a friend’s success story and walked away thinking, “Why is it so easy for them? What am I doing wrong?” I’ve been there. But let’s be honest—those stories often leave out the...