Let's dive into the second chapter of my newest book, Business Genius!

In the chapter, I share how I went from refusing workouts longer than 45 minutes to crossing the finish line of my first Ironman in 12:47:16. My transformation wasn’t about suddenly becoming interested in endurance sports—it was about commitment, surrounding myself with the right coach, investing in the right equipment, and showing up even when it was uncomfortable.

I connect that journey to entrepreneurship. So many business owners pour everything into their business—money, time, energy—yet stop short of success by cutting corners: DIY bookkeeping, avoiding experts, skipping hard conversations, and chasing vanity metrics. It’s like training for an Ironman but only doing 90% of the workouts: enough to be miserable, not enough to finish.

My message is simple: stop playing business and fully commit. Go all in, invest in what matters, face the hard stuff, and set yourself up to succeed. If you’re ready to commit, I’m ready to walk you through the steps that lead to real results.

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My newest book, Business Genius, is now available! And today, I'm sharing the first chapter with you. Building a business is hard work, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Let's get started with some bite-sized, actionable steps that will you help you understand, complete and implement what you need to in order to become a true business genius.

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You’ve probably never thought about it quite like this before: cash flow problems don’t just affect your finances—they affect your people. When money gets tight, it puts strain on the relationships and dynamics within your business. And when your people start to struggle, your whole business can suffer. Let’s unpack this idea together…

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I'm chatting with Dianuh from Chasing Linen about simplifying your business for profitability. Dianuh is an incredibly successful business woman who has great insights into how cutting revenue streams can actually help your business

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I'm chatting with Tracy Hoth about simplifying things. I talk about this topic a lot, but today, we're coming at simplification from a different angle.

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We're talking about benchmarking. Why is it important? What's the purpose? And how do you use benchmarking results to create more profit in your business?

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I’ve never shared this on the podcast before, but it’s long overdue.

I work with so many small business owners who’ve been burned by consultants and coaches—promised the world and left with disappointment. And honestly? It fires me up. No consultant should ever take advantage of a client’s trust, especially when that client is trying to grow something meaningful.

As business owners, we often hire help when we’re stretched thin or searching for answers. We want to believe someone can step in and deliver results. But how do you know if you’re hiring the right person?

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what you should expect when working with a consultant:

• The red flags to watch for

• What a healthy consultant-client relationship looks like

• And how to track real progress once they’re on board

If you’ve ever hired a consultant—or you’re thinking about it—this episode will give you the clarity you need to make smart, confident decisions.

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Let's talk about the common denominators amongst winners. We all want to be winners in business - that's why we're business owners. But what does it really take to be a winner? What do the winners all share?

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