Freedom is Everything

How well does your company run when you don’t show up for work?  The answer to this question has a significant impact on the value of your…

Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs.  Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right, others left. Some are flashy. Others are…

Most founders aim to boost sales, but prioritizing top-line growth can attract low-quality revenue, potentially reducing your company’s value.  To an acquirer, revenue quality varies. They prioritize…

In 2012, Jaclyn Johnson founded Create & Cultivate, a media company that educates and inspires women to succeed in business. By 2018, Johnson had grown Create &…

When was the last time you had your blood pressure tested?  Taking your blood pressure is one of the first things most doctors do before treating you…

What’s your greatest strength as a CEO? Sales? Marketing? Operations? Whatever you do well, know that it might become your Achilles’ heel. As owners, we tend to…

Survey a group of founders about the personality traits that made them successful, and they will be quick to use words like determination, sacrifice, and hard work.…

How many people can one person manage?  Harvard Business Review estimates the ideal range for an experienced manager is between five and nine direct reports. Inc. pegs…

There is never enough money to invest in developing products when you’re running a self-funded business. When you’re running your company out of cash flow, most of…

There’s a steady breeze from the northwest, which cools the warm Caribbean afternoon. Framed between a palm tree and the turquoise water, you notice a man reading.…