Become a Better Business Owner
Do You Have a Job? Or do You Own a Business?
There are five distinct levels of Owner Evolution. Each requires a different mindset. Here’s how to figure out where you are and what it takes to move up.
Read MoreThe Leadership Skill Most Business Owners are Avoiding
Most business owners avoid crucial conversations. The best leaders don’t.
Read MoreThe Magic of Systems
A well-managed business is built on systems. As we say at W5: systems run the business, people run the systems, you lead the people. Here’s how
Read MoreWhat do you do when you’re stuck trying to decide between 2 bad options?
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.
Read MoreHow to Delegate Decision Making (Not Just Tasks)
You’ve delegated the work — but are you still making every decision? The bottleneck isn’t trust, it’s decision design. Here’s how to fix it.
Read MoreFrom Firefighter to Fire Marshal
Most business owners become the emergency response unit in their own company without realizing it. Here’s how to stop fighting fires — and start preventing them.
Read MoreThe Owner’s Real Job: Build a Business That Runs Without You
Most owners don’t struggle because of the work, they struggle because they never change roles. This post explains what the owner’s real job is, and how to build a business that doesn’t depend on you.
Read MoreExecutive Leadership: a New Way to Approach Delegation
Executive leaders delegate at a higher level. They’re willing to let go control. As a result, they can pass off a LOT of the heavy lifting.
Read MoreCutting the Strings: How to Get Unstuck and Free Yourself from the Daily Grind
Most owners aren’t stuck because of one big problem, but dozens of small ones. This post explains why—and how stepping out of the Technician role is the first step to freedom.
Read More3 Steps to Creating an Annual Plan for Your Business
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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