Red Flags to Watch for in Financial Statements
When we run our 4-day financial training, one of the biggest mindset shifts we emphasize is this: You don’t need to know how to create financial statements—you need to know how to read them. Understanding what to look for is what separates someone who feels overwhelmed by numbers from someone who can confidently spot potential […]
Stop obsessing over the wrong side of your business.
When you sell something for $100—jeans, a skateboard, a purse—there are only two forces at play: 1. Product (what you make) 2. Distribution (how it gets into someone’s hands) Let’s rewind for a second. Back in 1985 (yes, Back to the Future era), that $100 product roughly looked like this: * $50 → Product * […]
Why Cash Flow—not Profit—Determines If Your Business Survives
There’s a hard truth every business owner must understand: Businesses don’t fail because they’re unprofitable on paper.They fail because they run out of cash. It’s the same reason you lose at Monopoly—no cash means no moves left. This is why the Cash Flow Statement (CFS) isn’t just another financial report. It’s one of the most […]
The Danger of Groupthink (Especially for Entrepreneurs)
The other night I watched a debate.Then I made the mistake of opening Facebook. Within minutes, one concept started rattling around in my head: Groupthink. As a coach, I see this play out constantly with entrepreneurs and professionals. One of the biggest obstacles to growth isn’t lack of intelligence, resources, or opportunity. It’s allowing the […]
The Money
When helping your clients move people to action… your clients words matter and here’s what I mean: A starter message for your client could sound like: “We’ll help you get 100 VISITORS to your website per month.” This is closer to the money: “We’ll you get 100 targeted CALLS per month.” […]
The Science of Happiness
A great book that I can’t recommend highly enough. All I’m going to do is list the names of the chapters (with a small thought of mine) and you’ll get the message of the book quite clearly: Chapter 1: Alter Your Ego (your ego is not your amigo) Chapter 2: Avoid Isolation (depressed people isolate… […]
Think and Grow Rich
Your learning should never stop! Successful persons, in all callings, never stop acquiring specialized knowledge. A major take away from this book (read it many many times) was the 14 emotions explained. Your 7 major positive emotions are: Desire Faith Love Sex Enthusiasm Romance Hope And your 7 negative emotions are: Fear Jealousy Hatred […]
EBITDA – Explained So Simply a Child Would Get It
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard the term EBITDA thrown around in meetings. It sounds technical. Complicated. Maybe even intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Let me explain it the same way I would to my daughter. EBITDA stands for: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. That’s a mouthful — but […]
Lessons from Naval Ravikant That Will Reset Your Mindset
Few modern thinkers blend wealth creation and inner peace quite like Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList and the inspiration behind The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. His ideas cut through noise. They’re simple. Clear. Practical. And if you sit with them long enough, they can completely reshape how you think about business, happiness, and life. Here […]
Progress Equals Happiness
Lately, I’ve been spending more time in the gym — and I’ve got to say, it genuinely makes me happy. You know what makes me even happier? Less smartphone time. I was talking with a few mentors recently about the “simple” things that dramatically improve how we feel — the small, repeatable habits that compound […]