Hi! I'm Kelly Berry - your fractional futurist

You can check out my latest blog post online here - or just keep reading! The Piñata vs the Charts: Taking Action vs Planning How do you make decisions to grow your business and put them into action? We all know we need to be strategic as we work to turn our vision into business growth. And we also know that we should “Just Do It” and make progress even when we are uncertain. So how do we balance the tension between planning and acting? The way I see it – we all operate on a spectrum that has...

Why a Chatbot Should be Your Next Hire

As always, you can read this post below, or find it on my website! As a small business owner, does it feel like you're constantly racing against the clock? You're not alone. Time management is one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. Let's dive into some strategies to help you make the most of your precious hours, with a special focus on how peer accountability can be your secret weapon. The Time Crunch is Real If you've ever caught yourself saying: "I'm behind before I even show up...

Let's talk about the facts and figures about small businesses - and then about what it 'feels' like to be a small business owner. Can you relate?

Read this week's blog post below - or check it out online here. Scale or Fail: The Strategic Power of No We've all been there. Your phone rings, and a potential client asks, "Do you also do [insert service tangentially related to your actual expertise]?" Before your brain can fully engage, your mouth cheerfully responds, "Of course we can help with that!" Future You is already screaming, “What are you thinking!?!” Here's the thing: Present You is an optimistic people-pleaser who thinks...

Want to talk more about goal setting - and getting things done? Join me and your peers on Wednesday January 15 at 3pm Central (3rd week, 3rd weekday, 3pm Central)! Let's compare notes. Do you set goals? How do you turn your goals into actions? What has worked for you - and what hasn't worked? Register here!

Check out the latest post on my website - or read it below **This is the last post of 2024 as I am taking the next two weeks off to spend time with my family. Look for a Rise Over Run video the week of January 6. Happy Holidays and have a terrific New Year! Create Your Successful Future – 4 Strategies to Future-Proof Your Small Business Time Travel Indulge me for a minute, if you will. I want you to picture yourself five years from now, on the cusp of the year 2030. Think of an ordinary day....

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Read online here - or check it out below! Beyond Your Bubble: How Diverse Perspectives Fuel Business Success As a small business owner, it's easy to get trapped in the echo chamber of your own thoughts, experiences, and immediate professional circle. But what if the key to unlocking your business's true potential lies in embracing perspectives fundamentally different from your own? Perhaps it’s time to embrace diversity – instead of considering it to be a bad word. The Invisible Limitations...