by Douglas Brown | Dec 8, 2025 | Someday reasons, Someday risk, Stepping away
I’m going to keep working until I’m 55-60-65-70. Good plan. BUT most owners aren’t prepared for unexpected changes that require them to step away someday, and most (70%) discover that Someday occurs years before they expect it. Is your business ready? You...
by Douglas Brown | Nov 8, 2025 | Overwhelm, Owner Dependence
Working 60+ hours a week, with little time for family or yourself? Learn how to run your business as the owner, not just the busiest employee, so you can step away when life demands it. Right here on this website, get your free starter kit and start enjoying true...
by Douglas Brown | Oct 8, 2025 | Overwhelm, Someday risk
Mostly what I talk about with business owners is regaining control of their time, their life, and their goals: i.e., owning their business instead of it owning them. But there is another aspect that is also critical to reducing the stress and turbulence of ownership:...
by Douglas Brown | Sep 8, 2025 | Overwhelm, Someday risk
“Take a 30-day vacation? Hah!” If that’s you, please know that there is only one thing standing between you and vacation, and that’s you. You need to own your business; right now it is owning you. Of course business owners are not all about...
by Douglas Brown | Aug 8, 2025 | Business Advising
We like to think of the small business owner as the daring entrepreneur battling all the odds and dealing with all the eventualities in order to make their business dream come alive and thrive. Owning a business is a team sport, whether you like it or not. You need...
