Scale Like a Pro: Master the Data Component and Ditch the Guesswork
“When you master the Data Component, you’ll be amazed at how in control of your business you can feel—and how in control you’ll actually be.” Ever feel like you’re running your business in the dark—navigating growth, people, and profit with nothing but gut instinct and hope?
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Are You Gassed or Built to Last? 7 Harsh Truths About Scaling Your Business
Most business owners are hustling 24/7 but still stuck in the same grind year after year. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The brutal truth? If your business can’t survive without you, it’s not a business—it’s a job. And not even a fun one. The difference between
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The Problem: Flying Blind as an Operator
When you start or buy a business, you’re suddenly wearing five hats at once. One day you’re a recruiter, the next you’re CFO, head of ops, and cheerleader-in-chief. You Google “best hiring practices” at midnight. You patch together spreadsheets because “finance” feels like a foreign
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Why Business Valuation Is Your Best Friend
If you’re a business owner—or dreaming of being one—you’ve gotta know the value of what you’ve built. That’s where business valuation comes in. In plain English, business valuation is all about figuring out what your company is really worth, whether you want to sell it
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Business Owners: There’s No Time Like the Present to Know Your Worth
“I’ll figure out my business value when I’m ready to retire” is like saying, “I’ll start flossing when I’m 80.” Spoiler: Retirement might never come, and your business’s value? It’s the golden ticket to your future. Yet, 70% of small business owners have most of
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THE NUMBERS GAME: WHY ALL ENTREPRENEURS MUST LEARN THE RULES (BEFORE THE GAME LEARNS THEM FIRST)
Entrepreneurship is like playing Monopoly, but instead of fake money, you’re risking your savings, sanity, and that one good suit you bought for Zoom meetings. Sure, you could wing it, but as 50% of startups learn the hard way, ignoring the numbers is like trying to bake
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Small Business Owners: The Future Might Not Be All That Uncertain
For small business owners, the future often feels like a giant question mark. When should I sell? How much is my business worth? What if my partner retires? Do I have enough insurance? These unknowns can make planning feel impossible, especially when 70% of your wealth
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Healthy Business Practices for Entrepreneurs: Because “Winging It” Isn’t a Business Plan
Starting a business is a lot like adopting a pet rock. It seems simple at first—until you realize your rock needs a LinkedIn profile, a marketing strategy, and a retirement plan. But unlike a pet rock, your business won’t thrive on neglect. (Unless you’re selling pet
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12 Brutal Truths About Business Valuation that you need to know
12 Brutal Truths About Business Valuation (You Can’t Afford to Ignore #4) Let’s rip off the Band-Aid: Your business isn’t worth what you think it’s worth. And if you wait until “someday” to figure it out, you’ll bleed money, time, and opportunities. Business valuation isn’t just
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The Operator Accelerator: 7 Secrets to Successfully Stepping Back
The Operator Accelerator: Your Ticket to Freedom (Yes, You Can Step Back) From Heather:“When I built my first business, I kept screaming into the void: Why isn’t there a playbook for this?! Hiring? Finance? Leadership? Most of us learn it solo, through trial-by-fire. I’ve been there
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