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Workplaces are changing. And so are your staff… Gone are the days where people were satisfied to be treated as an ‘order taker’, subject to the rule of a dictatorial boss who shouts orders and expects everyone to follow like lemmings.  People these days are more in touch than ever with their feelings, their heart, […]

I was recording a Podcast the other week with ultra-successful entrepreneur, Allan Dib.  We were talking about 2 of the types of businesses you see online –  Those that have a great product and deliver well, but aren’t great at marketing, and… Those that are great at marketing their product, but drop the ball when […]

A lot of businesses have significant challenges when trying to achieve growth.  And when you’re actually in a period of growth, it can be even more challenging. Chaotic even!  Just like a gangly teenager in a growth spurt, businesses can experience ‘growing pains’ too. If you’re in a business that’s experiencing any level of growth […]

If you’re an 80s movie buff like me, you’ve probably seen the classic Tom Hanks movie, BIG. I watched it again last Sunday while hanging out with my boys. What struck me about the movie: Big pianos are awesome I want a New York apartment filled with games Everyone should let their inner kid play […]

Aah, the New Year. It’s filled with so many possibilities. Clean slate. Blank canvas. This year is going to be your best year ever, right? But wait… isn’t that what you said about last year? And did it come true? If you achieved scalable, G-force inducing growth last year, congratulations! But if you’re like many […]

For entrepreneurs, it can seem like content marketing is taking over the planet!  Everyone’s talking about content. Creating content. Promoting content. In fact, we probably have too much content. Think about it – the internet is full of information on pretty much anything you could ever want to learn or do. Type an idea into […]

It’s Christmas time and chances are you’re reading this from a food coma on the couch. That’s fine, I won’t judge – a little excess is OK once in a while! While you’re relaxing and digesting yesterday’s feast, let this recent case study inspire you.  Click the link below to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbWD1PAHuFI&feature=youtu.be For those who […]

Growing a business is no picnic. It’s challenging, frustrating, and can be downright disheartening at times.  But the show must go on. Especially when you’re leading a team, it’s important not to let motivation drop… because that’s when cultural rot can set in. The thing is, improving motivation, inspiration and performance always starts with YOU. […]

Last week I gave you 2 steps for getting ‘unstuck’ when your business hits a plateau… or worse – when you are slipping into the Valley of Death! To quickly recap –  If you’re working hard but profits aren’t increasing, it’s important to resist the urge to throw more time, people, or money into the […]

Dan Peterson is an Opulence member with a pretty phenomenal growth story. He and his partner Jacqui started a design studio so they could do what they love and get paid for it, while creating the lifestyle they wanted.  Ten months into Dan & Jacqui’s business journey, they were starting to wonder if it was […]