The Business Growth Blog

In 2007, Gino Wickman famously declared in Traction: “Everybody should have a number.” The idea is simple: every employee should focus on a specific KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to optimize business performance. It’s a great concept, but here’s the real question: How do you actually figure out your team’s Killer KPIs? KPI Basics Before diving […]

Kendall Lott, CEO and President of M Powered Strategies, is driven by a mission to empower public service organizations to grow their GovCon in both directions, aligning client needs

In a 1994 PBS documentary, Steve Jobs famously said: “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” You might think, “Well, that’s easy for Jobs to say. He had the resources to hire top-tier executives. I […]

Nic DeAngelo, President of Saint Investment Group, is driven by a mission to empower individuals with health, wealth, and legacy by helping them pull out the stops from their

“If you’re not growing, you’re dying” is one of those overused phrases that still manages to hit home. Why? Because flat business growth isn’t just unsustainable—it’s a flashing neon sign of deeper issues. Inflation erodes profits, competitors steal market share, and ambitious employees look elsewhere for opportunities. Here’s the truth: If your business isn’t growing, […]

Brandon Jones, CEO of Delbert Adams Construction Group, is driven by a mission to close the knowledge gap in the construction industry, fusing his personal brand into a values-driven,

Sathya Elumalai, Founder and CEO of Aidar Health, is driven by a mission to solve the problem that really matters: ensuring no one loses a loved one due to

Do You Have the DESIRE to Succeed? I’ve long suspected that business success, like any noble endeavor, ultimately depends on DESIRE. Skeptical? Here’s a question: What’s the one indispensable component for building a successful business? Is it IDEAS? Nope. Ideas are everywhere. Since 1968, attempts to create a tablet included the Dynabook, the GRIDPad, and […]

Sam McKenna, Founder of #samsales Consulting, is driven by a mission to elevate the sales profession through manners-first sales emails, authentic connections, and using her platform for positive impact.

Laszlo Balassy, CEO of ActiveGraf, is driven by a mission to help businesses become scenario smart, enabling faster, smarter decisions through real-time analytics and democratized data visualization. We discuss

For years, I’ve noticed a pattern with small to midsize companies. They go through cycles of intense activity and success, followed by burnout and stagnation. It left me wondering, why do they do this to themselves? Wouldn’t consistent, stable performance be more productive and less stressful? Then I had a flashback to my college days—nights […]

David Snider, Founder and CEO of Harness Wealth, is driven by a mission to help clients build financial confidence while making rapid decisions with clarity through modernized, tailored advisory