Manifest Your Vision
Conventional thinking suggests that we should build businesses by listening to the market and following demand. “You can only channel demand, not create it,” proclaimed legendary copywriter Eugene Schwartz in Breakthrough Advertising. Startups are encouraged to do the same: find demand rather than create it, and pivot quickly if your idea isn’t working. Y Combinator, […]
Use or Lose the Gift We Inherited
As of July 4, 2025, it has been 248 years since Thomas Jefferson and 55 other freedom-loving Americans initiated the Declaration of Independence. This was not just a political statement—it was a bold act of defiance that came at a tremendous personal cost. Many of these leaders lost their property, their livelihoods, and in some […]
Hands, Brain, or Heart—Which One Powers Your Business?
A business is a living organism. And just like any living thing, it needs its vital organs in top shape if it wants to survive—let alone achieve sustainable business growth. Some businesses are like single-season blooms—quick to appear, quick to fade. Think pandemic mask manufacturers: here one moment, gone the next. Others are seasonal blooms, […]
What Will Be Your Legacy?
“Legacy” isn’t the most important driver for most business owners looking to grow a business—but it’s damn close. It usually ranks just behind financial security, wealth creation, and personal freedom. I’ve always believed that building a successful business is one of the most straightforward, high-leverage ways to create a legacy that lives on well after […]
Bring in the Spiritual Dimension
This week, I interviewed the great Michael Gerber—author of The E-Myth Revisited—on my podcast. Michael is nearly 89 years old but still sharp as a samurai’s blade. He spoke about how important it is for an entrepreneur to cultivate their dream—to fuel their passion for the business. This “dream” then energizes all their personas: the […]
Should You Grow Your Business or Stay Small?
Most business owners talk about growing their companies. In fact, Bank of America’s 2024 Business Owner Report shows that 87% of medium-sized businesses expect to grow. But here’s the catch: many business owners don’t truly want growth. What they actually want is a good income and a balanced lifestyle. And guess what? There’s nothing wrong […]
Profit with Purpose: The Secret to Business Success in the 21st Century
Did you know that most employees are more inspired to work at companies that have a strong sense of purpose? When individuals believe their work contributes to a greater cause, they become more committed and productive. In a crowded marketplace, purpose becomes a powerful differentiator. These organizations go beyond mere profit-making; they actively contribute to […]
4 Things You Need to Align Your Business and Personal Goals
Picture this: your business is thriving but you’re overworked and have no life outside your business. You might not even know what your life purpose is… The thing is, YOU CAN succeed in both life and business without sacrificing one for the other. Yes, you could go out with your family during the weekends without […]
Patience, Belief and a Desire to Help
Grandma Ica Shares Her Values When I was sixteen, and our parents become more prosperous, they decided to build a house for our family. My mothers’ parents sold their apartment and moved in with us. There was plenty of room and since they had great personalities, the cohabitation worked surprisingly well. It was a great […]