How well do you know yourself? Most of the time, we are not always in our ideal selves but that is a great thing. Why? Because it gives us the opportunity to get better each time. This implies that there is no end to better. You’ll feel good knowing that everyday, you have this chance […]
Author Archives: Steve Preda
Who do you blame when something goes wrong? Or do you reflect on the situation instead of pointing fingers at others? Oftentimes, we find ourselves wondering how to never be offended. Why? Because when we are offended, we are not productive. @Ben Johnson, CEO of, says during his episode on the Management Blueprint podcast that […]
Your business can actually grow organically WITHOUT relying on venture capital. Yes, you read that right! You might say, “But, Steve, that sounds impossible!” Well, let go of that mindset. Remember that in every business, whether big or small, owners need to learn how to grow their organization without depending on investor funding. This is […]
Picture this: your business is thriving but you’re overworked and have no life outside your business. You might not even know what your life purpose is… The thing is, YOU CAN succeed in both life and business without sacrificing one for the other. Yes, you could go out with your family during the weekends without […]
Do you also struggle to network with fellow business leaders? What if I tell you that there is a possibility to cultivate your own networking group? No, we are not talking about exchanging business cards but a more lasting type of connection. One that will benefit you and your business in the long-run. Brian Jue, […]
How sure are you that your startup is a candidate for long-term success? Of course, you want your business to succeed. But the question is: “How do you do it right?” You must find a market fit first before giving it everything you have. You don’t want to waste your investment and hard work just […]
Do you wonder how companies go from a start-up to one of the industry’s leading businesses? The secret? You need to learn how to start right and do it correctly in the process. Greg Alexander, founder of Collective54, shares about the Boutique Framework (or Life Cycle Framework) designed to help firms to start their business […]
One of the struggles when leading a virtual team is the lack of participation during Zoom meetings. I could talk for an hour straight and they would be fine not interrupting me from my virtual stage. As much as I encourage them to also chime in their ideas, they would only do so when I […]
In this day and age, branding and marketing can make or break a business. So, it is important to know how to brand your business for your target market. One of the things that businesses struggle with is identifying their ideal customers, knowing their needs and wants, and effectively targeting them. However, the struggle does […]
There is a ton of opportunity in the digital marketplace. Everyone knows (or assumes) that this type of business offers flexibility, scalability, and the potential to tap into a global market. However, not many understand that not every business can be remote. Why? Because of the effort it takes to manage one. Dan Brownsher, CEO […]