2025: A Pivotal Year for Christian Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
For many Christian entrepreneurs, small business owners, and consultants, 2025 is more than just another year – it’s a turning point.A new political administration is introducing fresh policies, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work, and social media algorithms are shifting faster than ever. If you’re a faith-driven leader, these changes aren’t just […]
Most Businesses Don’t Die From Competition. They Die From Owner Dependency.
It’s easy to point to market shifts, big players, or new tech as the threat. But truthfully? That’s not what kills most businesses.Dependency on the founder is what does it. No One Talks About It—But the Numbers Are Brutal: 70% of business owners have no exit strategy. Only 20–30% of small businesses actually sell when […]
Confidence or Competence? What to Hire for on Small Teams
Why confident people often outperform in lean orgs — and how to get the balance right. Here’s a hot take most people won’t say out loud: Give me someone with confidence who’s still learning… over someone with skills and self-doubt. Especially on small teams. Because small teams don’t have time for second-guessing. They need people […]
You Built It… But Can It Run Without You?
Let’s call it what it is: You are the business.Your name, your brain, your relationships, your gut instinct—those are the engine. But what happens when that engine wants to slow down? For most founders, it’s not a pretty picture.At least 70% of founder-led businesses have no succession plan.And it shows—especially when the owner takes a […]
What Happens If You Step Away? (And Why 70% of Businesses Aren’t Ready)
Let’s get real for a second. You’ve been the driver, the doer, the glue holding this thing together. But what happens if you step away—by choice or by circumstance? For 70% of founder-led businesses, the answer is: it all falls apart. Not because the team isn’t good. Not because the business isn’t needed. But because […]
The Baby Boomer Business Crisis: Why Succession Planning Can’t Wait
Did you know that over 50% of small businesses in the US are owned by baby boomers? They’re retiring at a rate of 10,000 per day—and this will continue for the next 12-15 years. The shocking part? Over 60% have absolutely no succession plan in place. Recently, I had the pleasure of joining Abbey Crane […]
Will AI Eliminate Consultants? Only the Ones Who Aren’t Really Consulting.
The rise of AI has sparked a lot of chatter—and anxiety—about the future of consulting. Can ChatGPT write a strategy deck? Sure. Can AI generate org charts or job descriptions? Absolutely. And does that mean the value of consulting is going down? For some, yes. For others, this is the moment to shine. We believe […]
The Workplace Entitlement Problem: Why Digging for Answers Still Matters
There’s a growing frustration among leaders today: younger generations expect answers to be handed to them. They want instant solutions, immediate clarity, and if they don’t get it? They assume the system is broken. It’s not that they lack intelligence or ambition. Many of them are driven, highly educated, and tech-savvy—but they’re missing something critical: […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Hiring Family and Friends in the Early Stages of Business
When you’re in the scrappy, messy, thrilling early stages of building your business, hiring family and friends can feel like a no-brainer. They’re the ones who believe in you, they understand your vision (or at least tolerate your constant rambling about it), and they’re often the most accessible option. But let’s be real—what seems like […]
The Power of Generalists in Small Businesses
We’re revisiting this topic because it consistently surfaces in our client interactions and deserves to be spotlighted. The need for agile, resourceful team members has never been greater. Enter the generalist: a versatile professional who thrives across multiple functions, adapts quickly to challenges, and drives impactful results wherever they’re needed most. As we look to […]