Killing the Cancer of Toxic Behavior

You can’t coexist with cancer. In 1997 I sat by my grandfather’s bedside holding his hand and watching him slowly die of pancreatic cancer. In 2001 I watched my wife battle cancer at the age of 32. In 2017 I watched my father whither away and die as

A Winner's Guide to Business Competition

We’ve all felt that knot in our stomach when a competitor sets up shop. Competition is an inevitable part of running a business. Whether you're operating in a niche market or a broad industry, there will always be other players vying for your customers and your profits.

Why a Franchise May Be a Great Fit For You

Is Franchising Right For You? Prior to 2019 I knew nothing about franchising. I knew what a franchise was, but that was the extent of my knowledge and understanding of the world of franchising. One day in the summer of 2019, a couple of months after retiring from the media

The Emotionally Intelligent Business Owner

When I was a kid I was fascinated with fire. I still kind of am. I love my fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and have many candles in my living space. But there was one day, when I was about 8 years old, that my fascination with fire got away from

Scarcity and Abundance in Business

It's More About Your Mind Than Your Market

The Business Decision Matrix

I have multiple streams of income. It’s been said that the typical millionaire has in place an average of seven different income streams. I’m getting close. Though I do have significant personal income goals over the next ten years, this is not the sole driver of my business

The Art of the Pivot

Finding the Opportunity In Calamity

Finding Your One Thing

“I know what I want to do, but I don’t know where to start.” A few days ago a long-time friend reached out to me to talk about ways to generate side hustle income to make life easier. This is a smart guy, amazing husband and father, with

Three Reasons People Begin Businesses

Visit the Quantum Business Community You’ve probably heard the phrase “Great Resignation.” Simply put, we’re in a period of time when more people are leaving their jobs to start their own businesses than at any other time in recent memory. The Great Resignation was ignited by the devastation

Starting a Business is Hard

But Easier When You Aren't Alone