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Interrogating the Status Quo

Interrogating the Status Quo

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box and search for new solutions if the same old tactics aren’t working for you
Fail Forward

Fail Forward

There’s only shame in failure if you don’t use it as a golden opportunity to learn and improve
Time Is Not on Your Side

Time Is Not on Your Side

The secret to good time management is accepting limitations and doing your best with the actual time you do have
Plan for the End at the Beginning

Plan for the End at the Beginning

The sooner you start thinking about exit strategies for your business — even if you’re not actually ready for it yet — the smoother it will go when the time comes
Do Less

Do Less

Escaping the clutches of micromanagement isn't always easy for leaders accustomed to a hands-on approach, but it’s worth creating an employee culture with more autonomy and trust
A Smooth Exit

A Smooth Exit

When a business owner is ready to retire, sometimes the next steps go off without a hitch. Other times, it’s not so easy.
Choosing to Commit

Choosing to Commit

A motivational speech from a four-time Super Bowl champ lays out a playbook for finding success
Is It Time for a Business Spring Cleaning?

Is It Time for a Business Spring Cleaning?

Maintaining a constant growth trajectory and getting bigger isn’t always the right fit for a company
Losing Faith

Losing Faith

Statistics show more young people are questioning the value of college, creating an opportunity to showcase the benefits of a trades career
Time for Some Reflection

Time for Some Reflection

As we prepare to close the book on 2023, take a step back to look at your business’ big picture and determine if any changes — small or large — are in store
Getting Outside the Box

Getting Outside the Box

Injecting new ideas into your business requires confronting the fact that your past experience and knowledge is both an asset and a hindrance
Share Your Story

Share Your Story

We all get better by sharing experiences and then reflecting on how any lessons could be applied to our own experiences
Growing a Sustainable Workforce

Growing a Sustainable Workforce

Proactive efforts to reach members of the younger generation are needed to make them better aware of trades career opportunities
Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Don’t Sell Yourself Short

Customers may not always appreciate or understand the factors that go into your pricing, but don’t let that deter you from asking for the true value of your services