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Accidents and mistakes happen. It’s a normal part of the game. Instead of freaking out, it may be good to learn to wear your whitey tighties proudly.

With 2 episodes on decision-making, you’re twice as equipped for the task than you were with only 1.

Making decisions is inescapable. But making bad ones is not. At the very least, we can up our chances to make them good.

Making plans is important. But things rarely go according to plan. Is there something you can do about that?

Growing a business has many facets. But there are 2 overarching objectives that you must always keep in perspective.

Owning the vision, being present with the crew, and having the responsibility and authority to lead them are inseparable.

What is a brand? Is it important? How do you build and manage it?

Charlatans sell snake oil. And quick-fix solutions promise to save. But good things that last require something else entirely.

Like a thermostat, it’s important that the business manager gauges the temperature of the organization and responds accordingly. How do you do that?

What metrics matter? Why is my unit cost outstanding but my net profit is garbage? Why is my business growing but I have less money?

Whatever kind of business structure you have, systems will do you good. Systemic thinking makes good things happen.

What does it take to be a business owner? Skills, talents, abilities. Do you have what it takes? That’s the ultimate question, right?

When you’re building a company, you should have realistic expectations. Overnight success is possible. Here’s how.

The 4 functions are basic structural components of any and every business. Whether you’re a one-man show, or a red-tape corporation, you cannot remain in business if you don’t do these 4 things…plus one.

“In God we trust, all others bring data.” What place does data play in decision making? Should we trust our experience, or only rely on data?

If all you can see is a few steps ahead of where you are, well then, let your concern not exceed your vision. Walk those steps, and keep your eyes open.

No need to get frustrated because the ideal isn’t practical. Also, no need to sit idly by. If you want to make progress in your business, focus on the practical for today, the conceptual for tomorrow, and the ideal for the day after that.

Good intentions feel good. But they’re not the same as good results. Basking in premature boasting may be unhelpful as you pursue your business success.

Does profit compete with the mission of your business? Is it just a necessary evil? Are business owners greedy if they care about maximizing their profit?

Ah, passion. “If only I could…” Forget about it. Save romanticism for someplace else. In business, you need a customer.

In this episode, I discuss why business is intrinsically GOOD, apart from any of the indirect benefits. Business is good. Why?

A new podcast about business. It’s not personal, it’s business. So, let’s get down to bid’ness. What am I doing and why am I doing it? Am I minding my own business?