I love the new “Settler” commercials from Direct TV. The commercials have caused me to consider the possibility that there are small business “settlers”. Business operators that continue to do business as they always have. Unwilling to change. Set in their ways. Possibly accepting less than optimal results. Here are several examples: Profitability. Are you “settling” Read more about Are you a settler?[…]

This is a question I spent much of my time pondering this past summer as I forged my way across Spain on the El Camino Santiago. When will I know when it’s time to move on? To start fresh? I have been a Vistage Chair now for over twelve years. Over 500 monthly group meetings. Read more about When is it time to go?[…]

DECEMBER FEATURED ARTICLE The Twelve Days of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas On the first day of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas Small Business Matters sent to me; A Huge New Order from my best customer to start the new year (with a large deposit) On the second day of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas Small Business Matters gave to me; 2 Great New Salespeople Read more about The Twelve Days of Entrepreneurial Bliss-mas[…]

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu   On May 22nd, I left Atlanta and began one of the most challenging and rewarding “journeys” of my life. It’s called the El Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile hike from the France/Spain border eastward to the city of Santiago, which is Read more about My El Camino Journey[…]