Mark CottleOnce All Is Said and Done, How Will You Measure Your Life?Imagine you’re on your death bed. Unpleasant, I know, but bear with me. A close family member asks you, “Was your life successful?”Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
Mark CottleMeasure Your Success by Tracking What Really MattersIt’s that time of the year again. The time when we sit down, reflect, hash out goals, and make plans for the future.Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
Mark CottleTeeny-Tiny Improvements Make for Big-Time WinsMissed out on the Dogecoin or GameStop stock booms last year? How about making that big-time business pivot?Jan 4, 2022Jan 4, 2022
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeRallying a Franchise Team to Save the American DreamWhen March 2020 rolled around, the sentiment was grim: concern for livelihoods and lives loomed as we all wondered what would come next.Apr 7, 2021Apr 7, 2021
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeConnectivity and COVID: How To Make Virtual Meetups More RealOne aspect of life that has changed over the last year, perhaps permanently to some extent, is how we connect with one another.Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeInvest in What You Love: Shop Local This Holiday SeasonYou’ve probably heard a lot about small businesses this year, but focus isn’t enough…we must invest in what we love.Nov 24, 2020Nov 24, 2020
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeFemales in Franchising: A Q&A with Small Business Finance Franchise OwnersI spoke with three of Lendio’s franchise owners: Wendy Eaton, Leanne Airy, and Karen Davis about why they chose franchising.Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeCreating Value for Franchisees in the Midst of UncertaintyWhen COVID-19 hit, our whole approach was suddenly flipped upside down, as thousands of small business owners sought help.Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
Mark CottleCareer Advice From 90 Years of ExperienceIn order to get bigger results we’ve got to take bigger steps.Mar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2020
Mark CottleinThe Entrepreneur LifeAdjust Your Mindset, Achieve Your Business GoalsYes, success is all in your head.Dec 20, 2019Dec 20, 2019