Category Archives: Strategic Planning

A Thanksgiving Bone to Chew On

Posted on November 17, 2016 by

One of the toughest concepts to deal with in business exit planning is transferring ownership to family members. Continue reading →

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Driving Miss Entrepreneur

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

The key to giving up the wheel is realizing that you not only arrive sooner at your financial destination but you can also see a lot more from the back seat. Continue reading →

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What I learned from HGTV

Posted on October 13, 2016 by

I have come to realize that a new addition to my business is a fusion of my wife’s favorite HGTV shows. Continue reading →

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Mind Mapping – How To Plan and Shop at The Same Time!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by

The first step for me is always just mind mapping my thoughts. I try to combine reflection, direction, and brevity. I reflect on this year, think about my direction for next year, and try to put my thoughts down in as few words as possible. Here’s this morning’s start: Continue reading →

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Business Funerals and Other Lean Thoughts

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

A wonderful Methodist minister, John Ed Mathison, gave me the answer. They refused to hold any program funerals. And they are not alone.

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Entrepreneurial Accountability

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

The key, of course, to making this work was my willingness to actually do what they suggested. Continue reading →

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Learning to not Compete

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

When you can identify your blue ocean, two great things happen. Continue reading →

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