1 day agoWhy the Right People Are More Important than Systems in Your Small BusinessIf you’re like most small business owners, you are always looking for ways to improve your systems and processes. After all, the smoother everything runs, the more efficient your business will be. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you have the right people in place? Many small…3 min read
Jul 19Success is Simpler than You ThinkSuccess does not have to be complicated. There is a lot of truth to that statement. In fact, success can be quite simple if you know what you need to do. Things in life have a tendency to grow in complexity. The more we achieve, the more we want to…3 min read
Jul 5The Top 10 Reasons Employees Aren’t Delivering Results And How To Fix ThemAre you struggling to get the results you want from your employees? If so, it’s likely that there there are one or more factors at play preventing them from delivering on their promises. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the top five reasons employees aren’t meeting expectations…6 min read
May 3How to Parent with Personality: Understanding Your Own DISC Personality StyleDo you ever feel like you’re just winging it when it comes to parenting? If so, you’re not alone. Parenting is one of the most challenging things we do in life, and there’s no one right way to do it. However, understanding your own personality style can help you become…3 min read
Apr 26Developing Leaders in Your Company — A Concise Practical GuideIf you need to develop leaders and managers in your company, then this blog post is for you. Your company is run by people. No matter how many systems, processes, and automations you have, at the end of the day, your company is run by people. …5 min read
Apr 19Why Business Ethics Is ImportantEthics in business is a hot topic, and making ethical decisions in business can be difficult. How do you make ethical decisions when it comes to your business? You may be tempted to take the easy way out, but is it the right thing to do? …6 min read
Mar 24What is Ethical Leadership and Why Is It Important in Your Home Improvement Business?Let’s be honest, contractors are not known for being ethical or honest. This is especially true in the home improvement business. Homeowners may be more likely to trust a contractor who is ethical and honest, as they know that the contractor will not try to take advantage of them. Home…Ethics3 min read
Mar 24Toxic Company Culture: Why It Exists and How to Cure ItA toxic company culture can ruin an entire organization. I am a believer in the idea that everything rises and falls on leadership. I also believe that leaders should give first and eat last. Great leaders give more than they take. When your company culture is toxic, the blame lies squarely…Leadership4 min read
Mar 24“I’m the Authority on This Subject”: The Dangers of Incomplete Knowledge and Fake AuthoritiesHave you ever come across somebody who acts like they know it all? They position themselves as the authority on the subject, even though they only possess incomplete knowledge. They belittle others’ experiences and opinions in an effort to establish authority and credibility. Unfortunately, many people fall for this and…Advice3 min read
Mar 24Leadership vs Management: Why You Need to Know the DifferenceThe leadership vs management debate has been going on for decades. What’s the difference? I’m glad you asked, because it is very important to understand the leadership vs management distinction if you want to be successful as a painting contractor, other small business owner, or leader or manager just about…Leadership6 min read
