You can read this post on my website here - https://secondstagegrowth.com/my-startup-failure-story/ or read it below: My Startup Failure Story (or) How I invested $25k and 2 years of my life and all I got for it was some tiny tape measures. The news is full of stories of unicorns and AI startups and VC-funded tech start-ups and failures – but what about the rest of us small business owners? Don’t forget about the everyday entrepreneurs. We have our own tales of success, and of failure. Here...

Hi Friends – I am on vacation and I suspect perhaps you are too – or just came back or about to head out? It’s just that time of year. This week, I encourage you to check out one of my more recent videos if you haven’t already. Surely you can spare 5-6 minutes to check one out! And perhaps it will provide you with a new thought or perspective that helps your small business. Grow Your Business 15 Minutes at a Time "I don't have time for that" Does that sound familiar? Here’s the thing: you...

You can see my latest blog post on my website - or read it below: Happy Independence Day week! As we celebrate the independence (and 250th anniversary!) of our nation, let’s also celebrate and salute business owners who operate independently. The United States and independent business owners have a lot in common! Entrepreneurs and independent business owners follow the values that our founding fathers put in motion all those years ago. Think about it. What are some of the key traits that we...