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Happy New Year. Today was a brilliant sunny day in Wales … warm enough to take a nice walk while still needing to bundle up

Well… this is it. The last day of the year. Thank you — to my clients, partners, friends, colleagues, and everyone who let me into

Not long ago, Salesforce proudly announced it had slashed roughly 4,000 customer service jobs, handing the workload over to AI bots instead. The message was

One of my favourite stories is the Barefoot winery acquisition I shared before. Where the seller closed a deal to sell his wine business that

The Christmas story has a dark chapter to it. When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and

Adeste fideles, laeti triumphantes, Venite, venite in Bethlehem. Natum videte, Regem angelorum: Venite adoremus, venite adoremus, Venite adoremus… Dominum. When I was a kid

One more sleep shouted my girls as they tear apart the last box on their advent calendars. One more sleep until Christmas Watching their joy

We woke up early our first day in London. “Let’s go show the kids the Christmas Decorations in Harrod’s windows.” I proposed. They would love

This week you would have noticed a pattern. Many businesses don’t fail just because of competition, the economy or the markets. They failed long before

“Winterwonderland!? Get ready to get ripped off” Admission – Cha Ching Unlimited Ride Pass for kids – Cha Ching Meals – Cha Ching Rides for

One by one the University of Chicago MBAs lined up to meet the older man who accompanied the young female Goldman FX trader who was

“Growing sales killed my business.” It was sad.. resigned.. And his voice has been in my head since the event.. John had followed the

Friday night was one of those perfect Dubai evenings. Good wine at happy hour. Then a short walk to a neighbouring restaurant where alcohol wasn’t

This week had one theme: Owners sabotaging themselves — not from stupidity, but from the illusions that sound smart. Let’s review the carnage… MONDAY —

Yesterday I shared the story of Jason Weaver — the young Simba voice actor who chose $100,000 plus lifetime royalties over a $2 million upfront

“Poor man wanna be rich… rich man wanna be king…and a king ain’t satisfied until rules everything”-Bruce Springsteen “Badlands” Bruce wasn’t talking about business owners.

Last month, A Business owner “Sam” pulled me aside to tell me about his ex-employee – a brilliant operations manager — Sarah — who walked

“But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome

This week I had one theme: Business owners who fail because of the beliefs that run their business. Four stories. Four different owners. Four ways

He was looking to sell his business and wanted to get the best price. His high-priced consultant told him… “It needs to be bigger.. now”

“You know you need to fire her.. right?” “But she’s nearly half my revenue…” “True and she’s killing you and your business by a thousand

I’m back at the outdoor café on a perfect 25°C morning — the same place the PigeonWaffe dive-bombed me last week. This time I made

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your 18-year-old self? Most people say things like: “Don’t be so stupid.” “Grow up.”

This week was about one thing: How otherwise smart business owners slowly — and often proudly — destroy the very thing they spent years building.

“Sarah Connor?” (Insert heavy Arnold Austrian accent.) “Yes…” That moment in The Terminator when you realise this machine will do anything — absolutely anything —

I told you about my trip to Greece Every restaurant in Greece used to end your meal with a complimentary fruit platter. Fresh watermelon. Perfect

November in Dubai is when we finally “spread our wings” and sit outside again after six months of being slow-roasted alive. So there I was,

$20 for a litre of orange juice. At my daughter’s 6th birthday party venue. “Do we at least get an open bar?” I asked my

Four business owners. Four different industries. Four ways to fumble the gold already in their hands. This week wasn’t about motivation. It was about mirrors.

My friend runs music festivals — 50,000 people per day. Sounds massive, right? Except after paying venues, artists, vendors, security, insurance… he’s left holding crumbs.

He’s not retired—he’s free. A business owner who travels extensively, pursues opportunities, and doesn’t need to be in the office to keep growing. How did he achieve this? It wasn’t luck or wealth.
He took a critical first step to turn his business into his greatest asset. Curious about how you can do it and what that first step looks like for you?…

Last night, my heart stopped as I saw our empty parking spot. It was 8:30 pm—where could my wife and kids be? No answer on her phone. Panic set in… Did they rush to the hospital? Then, I realised…
What does this have to do with your business? Everything. It’s a lesson in how distraction and inconsistency can cost you more than just embarrassment and what you can put in place to minimise it – and make your business much more valuable.

Are you taking this weekend off, or is your business taking over… again?
If the idea of unplugging for even two days seems impossible, you might be running a business that’s actually running you.
A business that can’t survive without you is more of a liability than an asset.
Ready for a change? Discover how to reclaim your time and increase your business’s value.
Read on, and click the link inside

Is your business worth less than your morning coffee?
It’s not a joke—it’s a wake-up call. Many business owners think they’re building a goldmine, only to find out their business isn’t worth what they thought.
Want to know if you’re on the right track? I’m sharing how to avoid wasting time and money.
See more inside

Imagine waking up to a knock on the door that changes everything. A sudden tragedy, a business in chaos, and a once-secure future crumbling. One family learned the hard way what happens when a business isn’t a true asset.
Could your business survive 90 days without you? If not, its value might be shockingly low. Discover how to secure your legacy before it’s too late…

What’s killing your chances of selling your business? It’s not what you think…
One business owner thought he was set to retire—until I told him his business might not be worth anything. Profits alone won’t guarantee a sale if you’re making these critical mistakes.
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your exit plan? Discover the hidden factors that could keep you from cashing out when you’re ready…

This post is tough to write, but the lesson is invaluable. A tragic accident turned a joyful celebration into an unimaginable loss. It made me reflect: how often do we act recklessly, unaware of the consequences? Also for those of us running a business, remember: life is unpredictable. Are you prepared for the unexpected? Reflect on your choices today. Read on for more.

What would you do if your top client was more trouble than they’re worth? This week, we explored the bold move of firing a #1 customer who drained resources and blocked better opportunities. Would you have the courage to cut ties with a PIA client? Caroline and Susan’s story is fictional, but the lessons are real. Sometimes, letting go is the key to unlocking growth, as Renee discovered in a true story.