Larry SparksIs there a dog in your wheelbarrow?Even when you’re killing it at bringing in more leads, more sales, and more revenue, if you’ve got a dog in your wheelbarrow, it won’t add…Jul 11Jul 11
Larry SparksHow entrepreneurial energy turns into sleepless nightsThe entrepreneurs I meet all talk to me about energy. But it’s always a story of two parts — a tale of two adrenaline rushes.Jul 2Jul 2
Larry SparksTech reality vs. tech fantasyI love this table from Johannes Klingebiel (via the excellent Sentiers newsletter). It’s worth checking out.Jun 25Jun 25
Larry SparksWhy setting up Asana can be so harrowing (and what NOT to do)The Pitch: It’s so powerful, it can be customized to do anything!Jun 20Jun 20
Larry SparksOften overestimated: hype’s shiny promises. Often underestimated: the basics, done well.When I start working with a client, there’s something I avoid saying while we’re building a roadmap to change.May 30May 30
Larry SparksInsight vs. capacity: which one wins?It doesn’t matter how well you do a thing, if it’s not the right thing.May 15May 15
Larry SparksA business with a mission still has to be a business.I love seeing a business with a mission. I hate seeing mission-driven people burn out.May 8May 8
Larry Sparks“That meeting was a really good use of my time.”Did you read that with a sarcastic voice? I bet you did.Apr 22Apr 22
Larry SparksHaul water forever. Or, build pipes once.We only think about infrastructure when it’s failing us. When the power goes out, the road’s closed, or the water comes out of the tap the…Apr 11Apr 11