by Jim Schleckser | Sep 7, 2025 | Management
If Your Business Plays the Middle, Watch Out Competition could disintermediate you if you don’t own the customer or the means of production. A word that’s popped up more frequently in my recent conversations with business owners is one you don’t hear every day:...
by Jim Schleckser | Sep 1, 2025 | Customers
Remarkable Equals Referrable What do you do that’s worthy of mention to someone else? One thing we could all use more of in the business world is referrals. There’s nothing better than having a happy client or people who know you sing your praises to...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 17, 2025 | Leadership
There’s a difference between running a company and leading it. While some CEOs remain busy attending meetings, resolving problems, and making moves, they still fail to create long-term, strategic momentum. Successful CEOs operate differently; they develop habits...
by Jim Schleckser | Aug 5, 2025 | Business
Design a Team That Sustains Your Growth Strategy Every growth-stage CEO eventually must address this fundamental question: Should our company hire another person or improve our processes? While it may seem straightforward, this choice can have far-reaching...
by Jim Schleckser | Jul 19, 2025 | Business
Helping CEOs Anticipate Challenges Early and Adjust Accordingly Have your business decisions ever felt one step behind reality? You aren’t alone! Many CEOs rely heavily on historical data, such as revenue, churn, and profit margins, as indicators of performance....
