Apr 27, 2026 | business strategies
Teaching This Fall, And Why Waiting on Better Numbers Slows You Down I want to share something with you before we get into this. This fall, I’ll be joining Wake Forest University as an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Entrepreneurship Program. It’s something... 
Mar 24, 2026 | business strategies
There’s a moment I see every year. An owner opens their tax return. They scroll. They pause. “That can’t be right.” Not because the numbers are wrong. Because the number feels wrong. And what happens next is where things start to drift. Plans get pulled back. Spending... 
Mar 2, 2026 | business strategies
The First Quarter Is Closing. Let’s Handle It Differently. March has a way of tightening the chest a little. You look up and realize three months are gone. The goals you set in January are now staring back at you in numbers. I’ve watched this moment play out every... 
Feb 2, 2026 | business strategies
Most owners hit February thinking they’re behind. I see the opposite more often than not. January sets things in motion. February is when momentum starts to feel real. Sales are coming in. Expenses are showing up. The calendar fills fast. And suddenly, decisions start... 
Dec 19, 2025 | business strategies
Most owners wait until January to “fix” the business. Smart operators don’t. They’re reviewing December P&L, spotting anomalies, and asking what really drove results before the year ends. This focused reset ensures next year’s moves are grounded in insight, not... 
Aug 28, 2025 | business strategies
Most business owners pay themselves the wrong way and don’t even realize it. Not because they’re careless. Because no one ever explained the difference between what they do, what they own, and what they govern. If you’re like most founders, your income is a mix of...
