Every morning, Mike checks his calendar and his stomach drops. Fourteen client calls are scheduled because his project management system broke down again. Three proposals have been sitting on his desk for two weeks because he keeps getting pulled into "urgent" issues...
Why 67% of Service Businesses Fail Collections (And the System That Fixes It)
Mike's crew was walking off the job site because paychecks bounced. Again. His Tampa contracting business was pulling in $85,000 monthly, but he had $195,000 sitting in unpaid invoices. Two commercial property owners hadn't paid their final draws in four months. His...
Most Businesses Should Double in 18 Months — If They’re Built Right
You’re staring at the ceiling at 2:00 a.m.—again.Payroll’s covered. Clients are happy. The team’s “fine.” So why does it still feel like it all depends on you? Because it does. And that’s the problem. Most business owners call this success. I call it slow...
The Tale of Two Bakers: Why Competing on Price Will Keep You Broke
Lowering Your Prices Might Be the Most Expensive Mistake You're Making - Why You’re good at what you do.Your clients see results.You work harder than most—and you care. So why does it still feel like you’re grinding every day just to stay afloat? You’ve tried to be...
Stop Giving Prospects Client Referrals—Here’s a Better Way to Close the Deal
As a successful service-based business owner, have you ever had a prospect ask, “Can I talk to one of your clients before I decide?” It seems like a reasonable request. After all, if your clients love what you do, why not let them share their experience? Here’s why:...
Why Your Sales Meetings Are Falling Flat—And How to Fix Them
You’ve spent weeks—maybe months—doing the hard work. Your reputation has been building, your marketing is out there, and that ideal prospect finally books a call. The meeting is set. You’ve got one shot. And then… nothing. They hesitate. They ask for time to “think it...






