Latha Ravi is a Technology Entrepreneur. She is the President of The Flying Locksmiths-South Atlanta – Georgia’s Premier Commercial Physical Security Company, providing risk mitigation, strategy, install and services to…
Author and Serial Entrepreneur Bonnie Daneker launched The Author’s Greenhouse to help authors and would-be authors leverage their content and develop their writing business. Within her 15 years in publishing,…
Candy Messer is a profitability and growth advisor working with entrepreneurs in service-based industries to help them have successful businesses. With more than 22 years of experience in the bookkeeping…
Anissa Patton is an attorney and Child Welfare Law Specialist with more than 19 years of experience providing effective legal representation and assistance to children and families. Anissa’s legal career…
Jacob Mullins is a proud husband to Kelly and a father of three beautiful children. They live on a farm south of Atlanta where they believe in the simple life….
Josh Greenbaum of CFO Minded is a seasoned financial consultant who helps small businesses achieve market impact while staying true to their mission. After working for a Big Four accounting…
Bob Berschinski , along with his wife Susan, is the owner and publisher of Hometown Magazine. This past year they celebrated both fifty years of marriage and thirty years as…
Glen Gould began his career at the age of 11 working for a catering company more years ago than he’d like to admit. At 13 he took his first “real”…
Albert Marshall began his career with Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Talahasee, Florida while in high school. After college at Florida State, he migrated to Wisconsin and managed three dance…
Marcel Henderson is an executive coach, consultant, and counselor, and a specialist in the field of psychology, leadership and well-being. She has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, groups and…
Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby are serial entrepreneurs with a passion to build and grow. Through different ventures past and present, they have had the opportunity to work with some…
Tammy Lanier, a native entrepreneur of Atlanta’s south side, has worked in various marketing positions over the last decade. While operating her marketing strategy company, MarketME Strategies, she quickly identified…
Tanya Osensky is a corporate attorney and fractional General Counsel. After over 20 years working inside the business as an in-house attorney for large companies and institutions such as Georgia-Pacific…
Preston Herrin is a strategy, growth, and performance consultant and founder of HCG, Inc., a management consulting firm. He has served in c-level and senior leadership roles at fast-growth companies…
Andy Page is a digital strategist and owner of My Web Chef. My Web Chef was created when Andy was Marketing Director for a company based out of Chicago and…
David Edmonson believes life should be as simple as possible. It’s been his life’s work, and the work of his company, to find an easier way to solve complex situations….
Andrea Welfle, originally from northern Ohio, moved to Newnan with her husband and two sons just 3 years ago! She initially came down for a company starting to do business…
Barbara Berkowitz is a native Georgian. Graduating from Georgia State University in 1998, she worked in customer service until 2012 when she became the sales representative and production consultant at…
Margarette Coleman is an Etiquette and Communication Consultant and Trainer. She spent the first 20 years of her work life in Counseling, Human Resources, and Education. Margarette recognized the struggle…
Katie Wagner spent 15 years as a television and radio journalist, working for news outlets all over the world, including ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN & National Public Radio. As a…
In April 2015, after 22 years with The Coca-Cola Company, Peter announced the formation of his consulting, training, and coaching practice, The Chatel Consulting Group. Since “re-wiring” from The Coca-Cola…
JoAnn Hanna is an Operational and Organizational Transformation specialist. With over 20 years of consulting experience and 18 years of corporate industry experience, she is an expert in Organizational Change…
On this episode, I get to interview a good friend and fellow coach, Anne Quiello. Anne is an executive and leadership coach certified with the ICF – International Coach Federation….
On this episode, I interview my good friend General Mark Gelhardt. General Gelhardt served as a Colonel in the US Army. While a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) in the Army, he…
Colin Martin is the President & CEO of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce in Fayette County, Georgia since November 2018. With more than 700 members, the Fayette Chamber of Commerce…
Ashley Stapleton is a Certified Financial Planner. He’s been in the industry for 20 years and partners with individual investors to create and implement strategies that work toward specific goals,…
Brittany Green is an Executive Business Coach and “Women in Business” coach at Advantage Business Coaching in the Houston, TX area. Brittany is a Certified Financial Analyst and works with…
Jeff Bartholomew is highly successful business coach and founder of Everest Business Coaching. Everest partners with business owners to help grow revenues, increase profits, drive key efficiencies, and build strong,…
In this episode, I am speaking with fellow entrepreneur, fellow podcaster and video blogger, copy and content writer, life coach, super-mom, and all-around badass, Brittany Taylor. She is the host…
In this episode, I am speaking with my good friend Jason Bass, CEO and Creator of Possibilities at JasonHunter Design, a website development and digital marketing firm. Jason actively participates…
In this episode, I am speaking with my good friend Adam Glendye, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of GROW Counseling in Peachtree City, Georgia. Adam has been counseling for 11…
When I was about 12 or 13, I saved a little boy who was drowning. I didn’t really think too much about it at the time. When it happened, it…
Systems are like recipes. If you follow a recipe, you get a predictable outcome, something you can count on. If you have a recipe for a chocolate cake and you…
What is a System? A system is a series of steps or processes working together to produce a predictable and expected output. Think about a car. The fuel system is…
Business owners can learn a lot from truck drivers. Driving a big 18-wheeler comes with its own special challenges. The biggest challenge is probably the other drivers they are forced…
I’m sure you are all familiar with the grieving process. That 5-stage process – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance – is necessary for our psyche to deal with the changes…
Use the Business Priority Pyramid (BPP) to Move Your Business Forward Discover the critical issue you need to fix next What is the next problem you must address or opportunity…
Happy New Year! When you hear someone say “2020” what do you think? If you’re like most people, you think of eyesight. Or rather, hindsight and the old saying “hindsight…
Feeling Stuck? As a business owner, there have probably been times when you’ve felt stuck in your business. Like you’ve hit a wall or a ceiling that you just can’t…
The phrase “situational awareness” is most often used in reference to military or paramilitary engagements or when people are in a dangerous environment. It means having a critical awareness of…
When was the last time you said those words? If you’re an entrepreneur, you may not have a traditional Monday anymore. By that, I mean that you are probably working…
The strongest motivator known to man also happens to be the barrier we all face at one time or another: FEAR. Fear motivates us where most other motivators (money, love,…
When have you ever heard a business coach tell you to STOP trying to grow your business? It’s counter-intuitive, it goes against the grain of everything you’ve probably ever read….
Are you having problems with your employees? Do you struggle with getting employees to follow directions? Do you have employees who don’t show up for work on time, leave early,…
To be an effective leader, you must be an effective communicator. Because, when you think about it, LEADERSHIP is COMMUNICATION. Leadership is communication. As a small business professional, you must…
Team building is important when it comes to managing people. People are simply more willing to work together when the atmosphere encourages it. For many organizations, teamwork is necessary for the…
It’s so easy to let your mind get preoccupied and lose track of your goals and dreams. The world is full of distractions; more so than ever before, and they…
You’ve probably heard about the “Law of Attraction” that is covered in popular books by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Many people claim that the law of attraction has its roots…
My wife and I went hang gliding one beautiful weekend in May. Years ago, we stopped giving each other “things” as gifts because things get lost, things get broken. Things…
Contingency Plans Contingency plans are essentially your “Plan B” or what you will do when Plan A fails or is no longer an option. Contingency planning is part of a…
Expect the Unexpected Continuity in business is critical. If you’re in business for yourself – if you are the boss, then you have to be prepared; more so than mere…
I am a private pilot. I’ve had my license since 2008. I don’t fly as much as I’d like (it is a rather expensive hobby) but when I do fly,…
You’ve probably all heard the song “Carry On Wayward Son” by the group KANSAS. Based on the opening lyrics, some people assume that the song is based on the Icarus…
So… I’ve got some good news and I’ve got some bad news. First, the bad news: Like it or not, you are responsible for your life. Your life is your own…
During casual first meetings with people, the subject of careers often comes up. When people find out that I am a coach, there is invariably one person who challenges the…
We’ve all worked with or managed that person. You know the one I’m talking about; we usually referred to them as the BMW: the person who is always bitching, moaning,…
In a previous post, I spoke about my quest, a personal journey based on the ideals of Chivalry and Becoming a Chivalrous Leader. Continuing that theme, I want to talk…
“We Don’t Need Change Management.” Boy… if I had a dime for every time I’ve heard THAT phrase. Many business leaders think that having a project plan that includes a change…
In my conversations with business owners, I often ask “What are the main issues or pain points that keep you up at night? What are the things in your business…
To be a successful entrepreneur you are going to have to learn to deal with – and learn from – failure. There is no way around that fact. Thomas Edison tried…
One mistake new entrepreneurs make… getting involved in a business idea that doesn’t match their passion. They come up with an idea to make or sell some item that they…
People Hate Change This is the first in a series of blog posts dispelling the myths that surround change. You’ve probably heard them before and it’s likely that you heard them…
Everyone has their pet peeves; I have several. The one that really annoys me is tentativeness and people who are tentative. We encounter tentative people all around us: driving in…
What is Chivalry or being a “chivalrous leader”? First, there are many misconceptions when you mention the word Chivalry. People immediately picture knights in armor, immersed in bloody battle, pillaging…
These are challenging times. All businesses struggle; large or small. The markets are fluctuating, customer loyalty can change at the speed of a mouse-click, and the constant pressure to innovate…
As a Leader, knowing how to communicate with your employees is crucial. Part of that is knowing the currency by which the employee is motivated. By now, you’re aware of or…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough. I’ve had enough rudeness, incivility, lack of respect, lack of accountability. I’ve experienced this kind of behavior all too often,…
Everyone needs a mentor, someone to “show them the ropes” and help them to gain the valuable skills that come with experience. I’ve had many mentors throughout my career,…
It’s not enough just to know where you’re going (though that’s critical). You must also know how you plan to get there. As you may already know, I’m a…
Some people claim that they are a victim of circumstances. They would have succeeded if only…. they would have won the person’s heart if only… they would have arrived…
Hello 2016! I’m not big on making new year’s resolutions. If you’re honest with yourself, the topic of your resolution is more than likely something that you SHOULD have been doing…
Most of you may not remember the ABC television series “MacGyver” that aired between 1985 and 1992. Richard Dean Anderson played a secret agent that used his resourcefulness and knowledge…
Okay, so this is one of my pet-peeves: People who schedule meetings just for the sake of scheduling meetings. There are times when a meeting is necessary and there are…
You are a leader, but how exactly are you leading? What example are you setting for your followers? When I was growing up, my mom used to tell us…
I spotted this image online and had to laugh. Can you relate? This used to be me. Most mornings I would wake up and be just fine; give me a cup…
Noted as one of the greatest United States presidents, Abraham Lincoln’s early life may not have reflected his potential greatness. He failed in business. He lost elections to the…
It’s lonely being the contrarian, but I disagree with most of the published and accepted works dealing with self-esteem. There are a lot of misconceptions about what self-esteem is, where…
As a coach, I encourage my clients to write out their goals “as if.” By that I mean, write the goals as if they are true today. Don’t talk about…
Every decision we make, every minute of every day of our lives, makes us who we are. Read that sentence again, slowly. Let it sink in. That is a profoundly…