In last week’s blog I discussed exit strategies, and have since been asked to share one of the specific strategies I personally used to help someone exit their business. One strategy that helped me — and has since helped many others — is to create a one-to-three months (or years)…

One thing I’ve learned, dealing with people and businesses coming and going since the 1990s, is that it’s a good idea to explore options before you make the decision to exit your business. In my experience, this conversation generally happens in your own head. I’ve gained perspective in discussions with…

I am frequently asked what I do to prepare for a meeting. I hope what I share here will spark a conversation! Traveling as much as I do, I quickly learned that I need to leverage every minute I have to understand the environment in which I will be meeting. …

Over the course of my life, I have learned that rejection can be a blessing. The stories we tell to uplift ourselves, especially when we are rejected or being evaluated by others, keep us moving forward. As a teenager, I intended to study electrical computer engineering in Canada, but was…

We’ve developed insights and used many different methodologies while working with thousands of entrepreneurs in over 100 countries around the globe. Many have shared their great results — from raising millions of dollars to hiring people — or expanding to other countries. What is most interesting is the debate in…

In the beginning, many aspiring entrepreneurs look for the “easy way in.” Meanwhile, those who have been around for a while have made it clear: there is no “easy way in.” Your journey begins when you start your entrepreneurial endeavor. The entrepreneurial mindset — in general — begins with finding…

I’ve been fortunate to work with entrepreneurs in different environments around the globe. While they share some similarities, each is unique to the individual. Based on my experience, I can say that having long-terms goals or plans for the start-up depends on the entrepreneur, their background, the type of start-up…

Where does success really lie? Is it only in the numbers, or does it live within us as self-validation or validation from a customer or client? Your attitude toward yourself and your work play a huge part in your internal level of success. Regardless of your business bank balance, number…

In business we’ve learned that urgency is key, especially in responding to customer needs or wants. But another key for the leader is the longevity of the business, and where it needs to go. Sometimes the results of the tactics you are using and what you may gain at the…