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👀  Before you lock in your 2026 goals, let me ask you something I always ask my clients as their OBM: Do you (and your team) actually have the capacity  to execute this plan—well? It’s easy to map out ambitious goals, but too often I see business owners skip a crucial step: checking in on what’s already happening behind the scenes. ✨  Before diving into Q1 launches, content calendars, or new offers, I walk clients through a simple capacity review: What tasks are non-negotiab

As the year winds down and Thanksgiving approaches, many of us find ourselves naturally slowing down, reflecting, and reconnecting with what truly matters. For CEOs and small business owners, this moment of pause is more than a seasonal tradition, it's a powerful mindset shift. While leadership often revolves around achieving goals and solving problems, gratitude offers something just as vital: perspective . Gratitude is more than a personal virtue. When intentionally practic

Note to Self: Not Everything Needs to Get Done by December 31 There’s a certain buzz that hits small business owners in Q4. It’s part hope, part hustle, part “I should’ve done this months ago.” You feel it in your inbox, your calendar, your bones. The year’s almost over, and suddenly everything feels urgent. But here’s the truth: not everything is meant to be finished right now. Some things are meant to be paused, re-evaluated, or gently carried into the new year. Success isn

As we approach the final stretch of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and ask: Is my business running on systems that still serve me? Whether you’re using a CRM, project management board, email platform, or client onboarding workflow, your most-used tools deserve a quick audit. Systems are meant to bring clarity and order - not clutter and confusion. But over time, even the best setups can become bloated with outdated steps, missed automations, or duplicated tasks. ⏱️ 

Running a small business can feel like juggling flaming swords some days. If you’re constantly jumping between emails, tasks, and decisions you’re not alone. The good news? Easing that mental load doesn’t always require a full overhaul. Sometimes, a few small but intentional shifts can make a big impact. Here are three realistic changes you can make this week to create more space, clarity, and calm in your business. 1. Block a 30-Minute CEO Hour This is your leadership time.

If you’re a small business owner, you’ve probably felt it: the quiet chaos that builds behind the scenes. You’re wearing all the hats,...