ARTICLES TO HELP YOU BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS
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Take some time away from the day-to-day running of your business to focus on these big picture challenges. You and your business will be better for it.
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John Nieuwenburg breaks down why so many owners feel trapped by their business—and what has to change to step into the CEO role and regain control.
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Expanding your team can push your company to new heights, if you do it right – or cause a lot of headaches if you don’t manage it well.
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Make More Money
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Most business owners run without a clear financial plan—until it’s too late. In this post, John explains how to create a revenue and profit plan that keeps your business on track and growing with purpose.
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When you haven’t had any formal education around “the arithmetic of business” – finances can seem complex and perhaps a bit intimidating. Here are 6 steps to resolving the most common challenges.
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Most prospects don’t know how to buy what you’re selling. Discover the 5 things buyers need to know - so you can lead them with confidence and turn interest into action.
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Custom professional services are hard to buy. Use a process to help clients understand how you work, what to expect, and why it’s worth it.
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After 20 years in corporate work, Jill Brown knew her craft—but not how to run a business. With John’s coaching, she found clarity, confidence, and a client-focused mindset that turned her ideas into action.
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If you’re a small business owner who dreads “selling,” you’re not alone. The good news? Selling doesn’t have to feel pushy, awkward, or manipulative. Here's how...
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Most owners run their business without a real financial dashboard. Here’s a clear look at the four key financial roles and when each becomes essential.
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Success comes as a result of what I like to call the 3 A’s: Acumen, Activity, and Attitude. Here's how to apply those 3 A's to get better at sales
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Tracking KPIs is a crucial aspect of measuring the success of your business. Here's how to choose the right ones for your business.
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People ask about price because they don’t know what else to ask. Instead of offering a discount, shift the prospect to start thinking what constitutes value and makes you different.
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It's possible to be profitable and broke - at the same time. Here's what you need to know about the "cash gap" and how to resolve it.
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Your margin is a basic piece of financial information that every business owner needs to know. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to calculate it.
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The year-end reports you get from your accountant won’t give you the information you need to make the decisions that will take your business to the next level.
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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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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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Without sales, you have no business. Becoming proficient at sales is something every business owner needs to do. Here are 10 things everyone should know about selling
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If you're struggling to convert prospects into clients, then it's time to change your approach to sales conversations. Here's a process that works!
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What happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? One of my clients has allowed me to pull back the curtain to show you
Build a Self-Managing Business
By John Nieuwenburg |
Take some time away from the day-to-day running of your business to focus on these big picture challenges. You and your business will be better for it.
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If you want more money and free time (or just less stress!) leveraging can be a useful tool for doing more with less. Here's how...
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That quiet gut feeling isn’t magic—it’s experience speaking. John Nieuwenburg explains how to balance intuition with logic and why listening to your gut can save you from costly business mistakes.
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As the owner of the business, your most important job is to make decisions. Here are 3 strategies to help you make decisions like an executive.
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Growth isn’t supposed to feel easy. Whether it’s delegating, raising prices, or building systems, success begins with discomfort. Here’s why pushing through it transforms both you and your business.
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The process and tasks of building a successful business aren’t all that difficult. The hard part is changing your mindset. Here are the top 5 shifts you need to make.
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Successful business owners strike a balance between thinking and doing. Here are some questions to prompt your best thinking.
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Are you running a business—or just working in one? Discover the three rungs of ownership and how shifting your mindset lets you build a business that supports your life.
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You might think clients choose you for your expertise—but they’re really judging the experience. From that first call to follow-up emails, how you treat people matters more than technical skill. In this post, John shares a simple truth: the client experience is the product. Plus, 5 questions to help you improve yours.
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Most business owners treat onboarding like an afterthought—and it shows. In this post, I explain why great onboarding matters, what message you’re really sending on Day One, and how to build a better process in minutes using AI.
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Business coaching isn’t just about strategy—it’s personal. In this episode, John Nieuwenburg shares how mindset, systems, and structure help business owners shift from burnout to balance. Whether it’s time, team, or money, the key to success starts within.
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Taking your business to the next level can be an emotional rollercoaster. If you're feeling a mixture of excitement and fear you're probably encountering the transition curve. Here's what you need to know.
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In this episode of the Home Remodeler Toolbox, John shares how trades pros can shift from doing the work to building a business that works. Learn how to lead better, hire smarter, and create systems that scale.
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The purpose of a small business is to give the owner the life they want. Too many owners sacrifice their lives for their business. Here's what to do about it.
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I’ve worked with nearly 400 business owners. What makes some business owners more successful than others? The owners who triple or 10x their business have a few things in common. Here are 5 of them.
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Here are three key areas where business owners often feel they're losing their grip, along with some practical steps to reclaim command.
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Want to thrive as a business owner? You need to focus on character, affirmations, and habits. In short, create a plan to be the best version of you that you can.
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Effective leadership starts with communication. Discover why crucial conversations are the foundation of strong leadership and how to master them.
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Without a boss to hold you accountable, it can be easy to let goals slide. Want more success? Find a way to build accountability into your business. Here's how
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Struggling to grow your business? Discover how the "Five Steps to Freedom" framework can help you overcome time, team, and money challenges. From mastering marketing and delegation to improving cash flow and leadership, learn actionable strategies to build a business that works for you—not the other way around.
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When you reframe, you change the way you perceive a situation. Many business challenges can provide an opportunity for growth and learning. Here are three specific business situations where reframing can be useful.
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The best way to implement change in your business and in your personal life is by developing better habits. Here are 4 science-based methods for making new habits.
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The quiet time between Christmas and the New Year is the ideal time to “have a think” about your business and make a plan so that you’re ready to hit the ground running come January. Here's how.
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Shift from working IN your business to working ON your business. Here’s how to make the switch.
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If you are working on a big goal, there are going to be problems, issues, and roadblocks along the way. Here's the best way to overcome them
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Success doesn't have to be complicated. The most successful business owners implement these 3 habits to free their time and focus their priorities.
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Success comes as a result of what I like to call the 3 A’s: Acumen, Activity, and Attitude. Here's how to apply those 3 A's to get better at sales
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Do these three things on a regular (daily) basis for 90 days. You will be stunned at the progress you will achieve.
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When it comes to small business, there is one single foundational purpose that is often overlooked to the business owner’s detriment.
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Procrastinating? Stuck in analysis paralysis? These 4 strategies will help you break free from the overthinking trap and take action.
Take Back Your Time
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Successful people are disciplined and systematic about their priorities and how they use their time. You can do it too. Here's how...
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Feeling overwhelmed with things to do? Three powerful questions to help you decide what is most important.
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In this episode of the Home Remodeler Toolbox, John shares how trades pros can shift from doing the work to building a business that works. Learn how to lead better, hire smarter, and create systems that scale.
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Too much to do? ChatGPT can help. From emails and SOPs to summaries and templates, here are 5 simple ways to save time—fast.
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Taking control over your time is the first step to gain control over your business again. 3 steps to help you increase your productivity.
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Life isn’t fun when all your time is taken up by your business. Here's what you need to do to get your time (and life) back
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Do these three things on a regular (daily) basis for 90 days. You will be stunned at the progress you will achieve.
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The first few days and weeks you spend with your new hire are critical to developing trust and rapport. Here's how to get this new relationship off to a great start.
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Feeling overwhelmed with so much to do? Want to become more productive? Here are 15 of my best tips for making the most of your time.
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Discover how to free up 5-7 hours each week with a simple hack to help you identify low-value work that can be delegated or outsourced.
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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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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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Not enough time in your day? Take back control of your time with this simple exercise that will help you claw back 5-7 hours each week.
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Working late? Working weekends? Never taking a decent vacation? Here's what you need to do to gain time freedom and improve your business.
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Mark wanted to grow his business. To get that growth, he would need more time to focus on sales. Here are 3 things we did to free up his time.
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What happens in business coaching? Does it really work? What results can I expect? One of my clients has allowed me to pull back the curtain to show you
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If you want to grow your business, you need to make time to work ON it instead of IN it. Here are 25 tasks you can outsource to a VA.
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If you're feeling overwhelmed and pulled in all directions, one of the best things you can do is find a great virtual assistant - here's how
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Do you ever feel like you’re a hamster on a wheel – or that you have too many balls in the air? Here's how to free up some of that time.
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Too much to do and not enough time? Always busy but not making progress? Here are 3 steps to help you manage your time better.
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Hesitating about getting some help with your business? This article provides some insight to help you decide if it makes sense.
Success Mindset
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The process and tasks of building a successful business aren’t all that difficult. The hard part is changing your mindset. Here are the top 5 shifts you need to make.
By John Nieuwenburg |
In this episode of the Home Remodeler Toolbox, John shares how trades pros can shift from doing the work to building a business that works. Learn how to lead better, hire smarter, and create systems that scale.
By John Nieuwenburg |
The purpose of having a business is to give you the life you truly want. To get there, you need a freedom plan. Here's where to start...
By John Nieuwenburg |
If you are working on a big goal, there are going to be problems, issues, and roadblocks along the way. Here's the best way to overcome them
By John Nieuwenburg |
Success comes as a result of what I like to call the 3 A’s: Acumen, Activity, and Attitude. Here's how to apply those 3 A's to get better at sales
By John Nieuwenburg |
Procrastinating? Stuck in analysis paralysis? These 4 strategies will help you break free from the overthinking trap and take action.
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To successfully launch into the entrepreneurial stratosphere, you need to be like a rocket ship and find your momentum – the thing behind your goals. Here's how...
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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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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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The words you speak can make the difference between joyfully moving towards certain success – or staying stuck, overwhelmed, and stressed out. Here's how to choose them wisely.
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Feeling stuck? Inertia can be devastating to small business owners. Here's a straightforward equation to jumpstart change and squash resistance.
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Og Mandino's 17 rules to live by and how they can help us live a fulfilling and successful life, and become the best version of ourselves.
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My notes from Steven Covey's classic book. By incorporating these habits into your daily life and business, you can achieve greater success
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A dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. Trying to choose just gets you stuck. Here's what to do instead.
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Everything you want in live (and business) is outside your comfort zone. Just beware of the panic zone, danger zone, and dying zone. This article explains the difference.
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Your mindset influences every result in your life. Who you are and how your business performs is limited or expanded by how and what you think. A success mindset is one of the main ingredients entrepreneurs must have and use to create real, sustainable business success.
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Setting a goal works, in part, because we program our brains to pay attention to the things that will help us achieve our dreams. Here's how...
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If you could fix your problems on your own, you would have already done so. So what's stopping you from asking for help?
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How to build a business that runs smoothly, profitably, and (mostly) without you.
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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!