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“Just write whatever comes to mind!” “Express your feelings freely!” “Let your thoughts flow naturally!” That’s the standard journaling advice. It’s not wrong—but it’s incomplete. Most founders quit within a week because they’re missing the strategic element. For me, writing is thinking. And it gives me clarity. Over the past 12 years, journaling has been

Ever taken on a client saying, “This is not profitable right now but it will open many doors?”  Then this letter is for you.  I’ve been coaching a bootstrapped founder to grow from ~$1M to $5M. Despite impressive revenue growth, their margins were shrinking. End of the year, there is no money left to invest

The Proximity Trap: Why leaders are always the last to know 18 years of building a tech company taught me many lessons. But this $2M wake-up call stands out – a painful reminder about leadership blind spots. At the 10-year mark, with 200+ people spread across geographies, I thought we had it all figured out: 

This 3-step process unlocks ideas your competitors can’t match. Last week, a founder I coach came to me frustrated.  “We’re delivering solid results,” he said. “But no game-changing ideas. Are we stuck?” His worry was valid. Innovation sits in the dangerous quadrant of “Important but Not Urgent”. Your business runs well. Your team executes. But

Why do capable teams still need your input on every decision? It’s not what you think… This is the wall you’ll hit: You want your team to make decisions. But they keep coming back to you. You say, “I trust you,” but they hear: “Make decisions, and I’ll judge them later.” Your team isn’t scared

A founder’s guide to choosing the right growth speed at the right time. The fastest route isn’t always the best route. This is true in life—and even more so in business growth. Many founders believe fast growth is always better. They’re wrong. The best growth rate depends on your current capabilities. Most of it is

Being ‘good’ at what you do isn’t enough anymore. Here’s what actually makes clients stick… Last quarter, I started advising a B2B tech company with a clear goal: exit in 3 years at the highest possible valuation.  During our first strategy session, the CEO asked: “What drives valuation in today’s market?” My answer surprised him.

The step-by-step guide to running different meetings differently (with real examples). Here’s the truth: You’re probably running your meetings wrong. It’s not your fault. Most founders make the same mistake. They try to be both visionary and operator in the same meeting. I know because I did this, too. Your brain operates like an athlete:

Discover the 3 counterintuitive strategies that led to 110% growth of a tech service company. This week, I’m sharing a client success story that you’ll relate to.  It’s about how I helped a tech service company, as their strategic advisor, double their revenue in just 12 months using proven revenue growth strategies… Don’t miss the

Maximize your new leader’s potential with this simple 3-day guide. You’ve just promoted Maya to head of client services. The team is excited, and Maya is eager. But what you do in the next 72 hours will make or break this transition. Let’s break down exactly what needs to happen in those crucial first three

Tech companies excel at solving problems.  Their solutions are often brilliant.  Their sales pitches? Not always. Here’s the issue:  The result? Missed opportunities, prolonged sales cycles, and untapped potential. In this edition, we’ll explore how to train your sales team for consultative selling.  You’ll discover: One of my clients, CEO of a B2B tech services