Maybe It’s Not Them. Maybe It’s You. leadership small business Apr 13, 2025

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 d...

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Buzzwords (a.k.a. Client Decoder Ring) small business Jun 11, 2024

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 ...

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Sales Techniques - Prequalifying Leads small business May 07, 2024

“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...

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Do you have Micromanagerialitis? small business Aug 14, 2020

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 wi...

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Barriers to Entry small business Jul 15, 2019

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:...

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Alone-ly encouragement small business Mar 29, 2019

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...

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When Things Don’t Go Your Way small business Feb 21, 2019

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...

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish small business Jan 04, 2019

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...

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The Importance of Seasons small business Dec 07, 2018

 

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....

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Landscape Design Studio Resources small business Oct 05, 2018

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...

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Random Thoughts on Selling small business Sep 07, 2018

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...

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A Few Ideas for Your Bussiness small business Aug 17, 2018

Everyone has those brilliant, game-changing ideas that could transform their business. We say, “If I could just do a few simple things, this business would finally take off.” The truth is that great i...

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