The right move at the wrong time is deadly
Do you ever get part way through or to the end of a project and wonder why things didn’t work as well as you’d hoped? If so, stick around and I’ll show you what could be in your way. In February 2005 Google launched Google Video. They had the best tech and more money than […]
When doing your job too well becomes a problem 🤨
Have You Experienced This? Ever done an amazing job for a client and then… they quibble over the fee? Comments like: “You filled that role way too quickly.” “That person was just sitting on your database.” “You found them on social media, we could have done that.” Sound familiar? They’re basically saying you don’t deserve […]
Busy, stuck, or winning? Let’s take control 💪
It’s the last week of January… how are your goals coming along? Are you smashing them, or are you still figuring out what day it is? 😅 I’m always surprised how many people roll into their day, coffee in hand, and just… start working. Sometimes they don’t even think about what they should be doing. […]
Solid business lessons to steal from Elon
I’ve been head down, tail up in founder podcasts lately. Not for motivation, but to understand what’s important to them and how they make decisions. In one episode on Elon Musk, I came across a few ideas that I thought you’d find interesting. Whilst our crowd are probably happy with jobs here on Earth (for […]
If growth feels messy, read this.
Often I see posts from founders talking about their transition from broke to having it all. What I don’t see very often is… Founders posting about how they’re overwhelmed, burnt out, stressed and just don’t know what to do next to stop going sideways, or worse backwards. Yet I speak to these people every day. […]
2026 is going to be an interesting one
I thought a couple of practical ideas would be a good way to welcome in 2026 I hope you had a fabulous break and are fired up for a fab 2026! Let’s go. I know most people are always keen to get a new client or two… so Iet me start there! If you haven’t […]
Recruitment Marketing has shifted. 21 things to know for 2026.
I thought I’d tie off my weekly blog for 2025 with a few thoughts on where marketing is headed in 2026 to give you the jump on a few ideas. AI is influencing online behaviour, which in turn is driving marketing change and opportunity. If you keep abreast of where it’s leading us you’ll be […]
What I learnt from 6 cans of beetroot
On the weekend, I finally cleaned out my pantry and realised: – I am not, in fact, the domestic goddess I imagined. – I owned six cans of beetroot. Here’s the problem: I couldn’t see what I already had. I kept buying more “just in case”. I was hanging onto things I was never going […]
The 3Rs in business development
Want to take the pressure off your BD? The 3 R’s will help you do exactly that. We live in the trust economy and people want to know if they’re going to work with you, that you can help them before they engage. This is why the 3 Rs are very important. R#1 – Referrals. […]
Forget the BD gurus. Find what works for you.
If your new client strategy isn’t working, here’s why. It’s just not the right strategy for you. Stop listening to the “gurus” who make you feel like you’re doing it all wrong. There are hundreds of ways to win new business. And 99% of them work… in the right scenario. Just not all for you. […]
