
Cutting Corners that Kill Your Business
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

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.

At one of my Profit & Dine Dinner Masterminds, Bruce — owner of a cybersecurity company — was losing it. “Everyone wants something for free…”

“Because that’s not how it’s done.” Five words that have killed more businesses than any recession. Yesterday I shared how I gave away a million-dollar

Back in my Mideast FX days, I built something that—looking back—makes me shake my head. Using our trading volume and the pricing flows we saw

Yesterday I talked about that Aaron Rodgers Netflix special — the part where he breaks down how the same throw can have wildly different odds

I started watching a Netflix special on Aaron Rodgers the other night. What grabbed me wasn’t the drama. It was how he spoke about probability.

“Spoke to the VP at XYZ. He said no — the Chairman already has a charity they support, so they won’t be participating.” Boy… big

“I like your post directly sent to my attention. Lets see what time does hahahhah you are actually a funny man…” A blast from the

There’s a moment every business owner hits. Not the breakdown. Not the burnout. The moment before that — when you realise you’re fooling yourself. This

This week’s stories all had one thing in common: They started in the wreckage. The mirror moment — when the problem wasn’t “out there,” but

Mark had everything most business owners dream of. A company pulling seven figures. A loyal team. Even a nice villa, with a view that made

Last Friday, during the SBC M&A Deep Dive, one of the participants said something that nailed what’s wrong with most business owners in our region:

At a recent event, I met the owner of one of the top PR agencies in the region. She was brilliant — sharp, strategic, and

“Mirror Mirror on the wall… what is my business telling me after all?” There’s a punch in the gut many business owners face – the

This week’s stories had one thing in common — control. The illusion of it. The cost of it. And what happens when you finally learn
Giles was the smartest owner in the room. In fact he would tell you .. the smartest in any room. Rules and contracts didn’t really

There’s an Owner I once knew — let’s call him Mark. Mark had built a thriving business over fifteen years. A loyal team, great clients,

Ever worked with someone who built a process for everything — except getting anything done? A client once told me about a manager like that.

We took my daughters to the community Halloween party yesterday. In the gaming section was a station where you threw a Velcro ball against a

I had drinks with my client the other week. He runs an eight-figure company. He doesn’t go to the office anymore. Takes his daughters to

Two businesses. Same profit. Different value. One was chaotic — late invoices, key clients dependent on the owner, constant fires. The other? Calm. Systemised. Predictable.

Could your business survive 90 days without you? Take some time to think about it… If not, how about 60 Days…. Or 30 Days…. Or

Tim Ferris – 4 hour work week, and Emyth are great reads but they are often misunderstood. Many business owners read them and think they

If so… there were much easier ways to do that… Such as volunteering at the local neighbourhood sweat shop. Or digging a swimming pool in

The first time I ever really delegated something important…it blew up in my face. The client wasn’t happy.The delivery was off.And the person I trusted

Yesterday, we talked about what happens when the best salesperson becomes the worst manager. He was a star broker. The kind of guy who could

Is your business feeling more like a job lately? There’s a simple reason for that—and an even simpler way to change it. Sometimes, the key to turning things around isn’t what you’d expect.
Curious to learn more about how to transform your business into a wealth-building asset?
Dive into the practical steps and mindset shifts that can make all the difference

Feeling like your business is running you instead of the other way around? It’s time to break free. Imagine transforming your daily grind into a wealth-building machine—without hiring pricey consultants or falling for shiny objects.
I’m sharing three actionable steps you can implement today to reclaim your time and multiply your impact. Ready to shift gears and take back control?

Is your business starting to feel more like a scene from Fatal Attraction than something that will help you achieve your dreams?
Time to rethink the relationship.
Dive into how to break free from business burnout and transform it into something you love again—minus boiling Roger Rabbit.
Ready to make your business your favourite partner again?

Where are the buyers for your incredible business? Many owners ask, but the answer isn’t always what they expect. Often, buyers are interested—just not in the business as it stands today.
Here we talk about another common issue that can mean the difference between millions and nothing.
And it comes down to a simple question you can ask yourself …
Which I mention in the article.
Stay tuned for how to make your business truly irresistible. The opportunity of a lifetime might be closer than you think

Where are the buyers for your incredible business? Many owners ask, but the answer isn’t always what they expect. Often, buyers are interested—just not in the business as it stands today.
There’s one area, 100% under your control, that can mean the difference between millions and nothing.
What is it? I’ll reveal more soon.
Stay tuned for how to make your business truly irresistible. The opportunity of a lifetime might be closer than you think

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
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