ARTICLES TO HELP YOU BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS

Why can't you trust your people the way you used to? As your team grows, relational trust stops working. Here's how to build structural trust instead.

Conquering the Growth Cliff: Effective Planning Strategies for Small Business Owners

Everything you want is on the other side of fear. Here are some tips for planning for massive growth - even if it scares you!
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Case Study: Accountant Triples Their Business

What happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? A client shares how coaching with John helped their business.
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The Secret to a Better Life: Time Management

Your business can easily overtake your life, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn to manage your time so that you can live the life you want.
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Sales POP Interview: How can Small Business Owners Effectively Manage their Time and Resources

John Golden and John Nieuwenburg discuss challenges and opportunities facing small businesses including time management, team management, and AI
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How to Deal with Email Overwhelm

How to deal with email overwhelm

Is your inbox overflowing? Feeling stressed out with all the emails you need to deal with everyday? Here's a 3-step process to regain control.
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Central Illinois Business Leaders Podcast Interview

John Nieuwenburg podcast interview. Listen to get expert insights on business challenges and practical strategies for business improvement.
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are you thinking your way to poor results?

Are you thinking your way to poor results?

Your self-talk matters. Discover the one small mistake that people make in their thinking that can have a big negative impact on results.
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7 Levers You Can Pull to Make More Money in Your Business

There are 7 levers you can pull in your business to increase revenue. Pull one to get a positive result. Pull them all to make a huge impact.
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Working Together: The Six Pillars of Team Success

Team building is the most important role a business owner plays. Here are 6 keys to building and leading a winning team.
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A Catalyst for Change: The Role of Business Coaching in Your Growth Journey

What business coaching is, how it differs from consulting and life coaching, what to expect from your coach, and how a business coach can help you take your business to the next level.
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Case Study: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at What it Takes to Get to 10X Growth

What happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? How my client Kathy went from struggling to blowing through a massive goals that required 10X growth.
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4 Guaranteed Ways to Grow Sales in Your Business

Every business owner needs a good sales strategy. There are hundreds of tactics and methods people use to grow sales, but you only need 4 basic strategies.
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Build a Self-Managing Company

How to build a business that runs smoothly, profitably, and (mostly) without you.

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Get Your Time Back

How to escape overwhelm and gain time freedom in your business

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What topics does the W5 Coaching blog cover?

The W5 Coaching blog covers a wide range of topics aimed at helping small and medium business owners thrive. John writes about practically every challenge an entrepreneur might face. Some of the common themes include:

  • Business Strategy & Growth: Posts about planning, goal-setting, scaling up, and strategic thinking to take your business to the next level.

     

  • Sales & Marketing: Advice on improving sales processes, understanding customers, creating revenue and profit plans, and even developing a unique selling proposition (USP) or personal brand.

     

  • Financial Management: Articles covering the “arithmetic of business” – understanding your financial statements, cash flow, margins, and key metrics so you can make smarter decisions.

     

  • Time Management & Productivity: Tips and case studies on getting more done in less time, prioritizing effectively, overcoming overwhelm, and balancing your workload (for example, how to reclaim 5–7 hours per week or implement productivity hacks).

     

  • Team Building & Leadership: Guidance on hiring the right people, delegating, improving employee performance (often through asking better questions as John uses the Socratic method), creating a strong company culture, and leading your team to success.

     

Mindset & Personal Development: Insights on the mental shifts needed for success – topics like developing an owner’s mindset, staying motivated, dealing with fear or obstacles, and maintaining the right attitude as a leader.

Many posts are part of the Ultimate Guide series mentioned above, which means the blog is neatly organized by those categories. Whether you’re looking to solve a specific problem (like “How do I improve cash flow?” or “How can I hire better people?”) or just browsing for inspiration, the blog likely has something relevant for you. We update the blog regularly with fresh content, so it’s a great idea to check back often or join our mailing list for the latest posts. It’s all free advice – take as much as you like!