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Because it is about The Cause

Call me crazy, but I have never gone to work for the money. If the work I do is meaningful to others, the money will come. If the work I do is... Read More

When your business does not feel well, you do not feel well

Like humans, businesses can have serious health issues too, like being cash starved, burdened with crushing debt, and a toxic culture. I always say,... Read More

Are you working harder for less?

This Monday Morning Wake-Up is for all the owners and leaders that are stuck in survival mode and growing weary of being in a state of working harder... Read More

Are You TOO Controlling of Your Salon/Spa?

If you want it done right, do it yourself. That's the motto of a control freak leader. You oversee everything. You need to approve everything.... Read More

Do not be a business maintenance man

When I was a young man starting out on my first job, I thought to myself, "I want to be the manager." I was always fascinated with business... Read More

Choosing to be Consistent as a Salon or Spa Owner

Just how good do you want to be? What level of the game do you want to play? How important is that vision of yours? How passionate are you about the... Read More

You feel stuck because (?)

Sooner or later, all leaders have symptoms of being stuck. It's when you feel like you're working really hard and making excruciatingly slow... Read More

TOP TEN Worst Leadership Behaviors

For 40 years I have devoted my career to teaching, writing and coaching on entrepreneurial business growth and leadership. I included the term... Read More

Culture shifts live or die with clarity and information flow

I've witnessed more attempted culture shifts during which the leader charges off in a new direction only to discover that his culture is still... Read More

Death, Taxes and 1099

Can a salon or spa owner files a 1099 for their staff, but not call the arrangement rental? The IRS has very clear and specific guidelines to classify workers as independent contractors or employees. Here's what you need to know. Read More

How to get employees to embrace ownership thinking

Some owners are happy when employees just do their job well. Get the work done. Follow the rules. Make clients happy. Don't waste resources. Be... Read More