Succession Planning in Digital Marketing: Navigating Changes in a $15M Corporation
Introduction: This case study follows the story of a married couple who co-own a successful digital marketing company together. The...
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"From Reluctant Entrepreneur to Expert Advisor: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth"
Wendy Brookhouse, CEO, BlackStar Wealth Starting a business can be a daunting prospect, and for many, it may not be the path they...
"Couples Journey from Family Sunday Night Popcorn Tradition to a $250 Million Sale"
I’m addicted to podcasts and listen to at least one a day, typically during my morning walk. Since my walk usually averages 20 to 30...
The Foundation for Any Business
A common area for improvement that I have found in many business organizations, both large and small, is putting huge efforts and...
Dream Team's Vision
A big part of my business is about Vision – helping my clients clarify theirs, and then share it with others so they can get the help...
Are you prepared to fire your clients?
"Vision without Execution is Hallucination" – Arianna Huffington In my insurance brokerage ownership days, I always trained my team to...
"Are You Looking for More Collaborations This Year?"
I recently read Dan Sullivan’s latest book, Collaboration Ground Rules. Sullivan produces a new book every quarter, which is pretty...
"You Can't Stop the Waves, but You Can Learn to Surf" - Jon Kabat Zinn
(Photo credit – One for the Wall Photography) At the outset of 2022, it seems like the waves are still rolling in; Colder weather than we...
"What Score Would You Give 2021?"
I hope this finds you, your family, and your business well as 2021 comes to a close. A colleague of mine asked me recently what I would...
"How Your Vision can be a Powerful People Magnetizer During the Great Resignation"
2015 started off with a much needed family vacation – a time for my spousepreneur and I to recharge our batteries and reset for the year...
"What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed in Your Family Business"
In my teenage years of working in the restaurant industry, I experienced a lot of havoc and chaos. At times, tables were packed, ...
“The Most Powerful Ways to Keep Your Business Moving Forward for 2022 and Beyond”
A few weeks ago I attended a meeting with myself and some other colleagues from a coaching program I previously attended. I really...
"One of My Best Strategies for Raving Fan Clients in My Family Business"
Last night I was chatting with my spouse preneur Douglas about how some of our client relationship strategies in our insurance business...
"Managing Pings, Dings, Tags, DM’s, Texts and 'Got a Minute?' Interruptions in Family Business"
I strongly believe the results and impact in our family business starts with our own psychology as business owners. We need to be...
"Are You a Family Business Owner with Big Dreams?"
While a long term successful family owned business typically has many advantages such as recurring revenues, long term clients, and...
"What To Do When Clients Criticize Your Family Business"
The fallout from client complaints can include cancellations of services, poor word of mouth, online reviews, even lawsuits. For...
"Intentional Disruption in Family Business"
While there were some really great pillars for success in our business, I knew that some friction would inevitably occur when I...
"The One Business That Should Be More Important Than Your Family Business"
For many family business owners, ensuring the success of the business is priority one. Investing time in key relationships, ...
"Can Family Business Ruin a Family?"
While my parents, and later on my husband and I made a point of never arguing or fighting and always putting our best foot forward in our...
"Thanksgiving in Family Business"
I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting this Thanksgiving, since just over a year ago I sold my family insurance brokerage. It’s been an...
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