Most owners wait too long to think about selling. A strong exit strategy isn’t about leaving your business — it’s about building a healthier, more valuable one.

Why start a business from ground zero when you can start your business venture with a head start? That's the "buy and build" play—snag a ready- made business in your start up idea area off the market, then turbocharge it with your own innovations. It's not some fancy theory; it's street-smart scaling that turns good companies into great companies faster than you can say "please?” In this unpredictable 2025 economy, buying a business with paying customers is your unfair advant

There’s one job a founder should never fully outsource — sales. Sure, you’ll eventually hire a team. Maybe even a VP of Sales. But in the early days, nobody can (or should) sell your business better than you. Not because you’re the smoothest talker in the room, but because you know the story  — and you believe it more than anyone else. Sales Is the Ultimate Feedback Loop Founders love to talk about product-market fit, but most try to find it from behind a screen. They build,

You don’t need a perfect logo or polished posts to build a strong personal brand. Just show up, be real, and share what you’re great at. When people see your value and like who you are, opportunities start finding you.

From the PC to the internet, the iPhone, and now AI — every wave of innovation starts with wonder, brings uncertainty, and ends with transformation. The businesses that thrive are the ones willing to experiment, adapt, and scale.

The best businesses don’t need to be sold—they spread through trust, relationships, and strategic partnerships. In this piece, John Sterling breaks down how to build a business that grows through referrals and relationships, not cold calls and noise.

If you're hustling in sales or business, you've probably dreamed of spotting that next killer trend. Learn how to spot them.

In today’s market, business owners must leverage every tool at their disposal to drive sales. By focusing on recruiting, training,...

When I was a kid, summer camp was a playground of possibility. Each morning, we’d crowd around a bulletin board plastered with a dizzying...

I was walking down the street looking down at my phone screen the other day when I noticed across the street some knucklehead walking...

AI won’t replace great sales reps but it will make them better. From faster research to sharper follow-ups, top performers are using AI to save time and stay focused on what matters: real conversations with real people. Here are five ways they’re winning with it.

Happy employees aren’t a bonus — they’re the backbone of a thriving business. This post outlines four practical ways to build a company culture where people are heard, supported, and energized to do their best work.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, the allure of launching a startup often overshadows a more practical alternative: buying an existing business.

In a world dominated by Zoom and LinkedIn messages, nothing cuts through the noise like showing up in person. It’s bold. It’s rare. And it works.

Every New Year starts with big goals—but most fade fast. Why? Because lasting change takes more than motivation. In this post, we share 3 simple strategies to help you turn resolutions into real habits and make this year truly different.

In the world of sales, where success is quantified by numbers, performance benchmarks stand as the endzones guiding teams toward their goals

Begin with the end in mind. The first I heard of this strategy is when I read “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” back in the 1990s

Emotional intelligence is a cornerstone of leadership, particularly within the dynamic and often high-pressure environment of sales.

I have a cousin named Anita. We are about the same age so I have really known her as long as I can remember.

I thought once and for all it would be fun to open the Kimono and show the Six Main Sales Rules.