After a serious fall, Lorette Pruden discovered that true progress comes from the smallest steps. In this personal and inspiring story, she shares how recognizing and celebrating small wins helped her regain momentum in life and business.

Did you know that 8 out of 10 small business owners in the U.S. operate without employees? No wonder so many solopreneurs feel overwhelmed! Discover how the Starburst Business Model leverages collaboration and reciprocity to help you grow your business sustainably.

Recently, we’ve been watching the Netflix series, Suits, for the first time. First released in the 2010s, this is the series that made Megan Markle famous. We’re only part way through, but we’re hooked. And in asking ourselves why, we realized that in every problem, or lawsuit, or takeover attempt the characters encounter, and no […]

Imagine the audacity of the Apollo program, where billions were invested, and brave pioneers risked their lives to send astronauts to the moon—and back. This journey of exploration, depicted vividly in movies like Hidden Figures and Apollo 13, mirrors the challenges and triumphs of business ventures.

Growing up near the heart of NASA's innovations in Huntsville, Alabama, I witnessed firsthand the spirit of daring exploration and the relentless pursuit of goals. The lessons from this era resonate deeply in today's business landscape.

In this article, we explore the dichotomy between taking action and staying in a comfortable but stagnant state. We delve into the risks and costs associated with each path, from missed opportunities and stagnant growth to the exhilarating rewards of daring greatly.

A pros and cons list of things a business owner should or shouldn’t do themselves gets pretty long. I've done plenty of both... things I wasn't ready for and things I should have gotten help with. In a small survey I did with my speaking audiences, I asked what they wished they had done earlier in […]

Explore the pitfalls of a faulty coaching premise and uncover the keys to entrepreneurial success. Embrace ambiguity, accept volatility, and cultivate creativity for transformative mindset shifts. Navigate the unknown with practical insights and real-world wisdom in this essential guide to coaching and success.

To Cultivate I’ve been thinking about the action verb, “to cultivate”.  The Cambridge Business English Dictionary has an interesting take on it. The first definition is “to prepare the land and grow crops on it…”. The second definition is “to try to develop and improve something.” The example given for #2 is “If you cultivate […]

Alongside doing more and/or better at the things that are working, it's crucial to consider different strategies to boost your income.

My business lesson for this post…resilience is built into human nature. We are problem-solvers and artists.

Mid-year results are a powerful opportunity to see how your business plan is working, and decide if and how to change your approach. So how about we take a look at your results so far, and at what you had hoped to accomplish for 2023? First, let's acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments. Have you experienced steady or […]