If you’re showing up in conversations like an employee instead of an owner, you’re leaving opportunity on the table.
Income rarely rises because of skills alone.
It rises because of identity.
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Why I Started Showing Professionals How to Think Like a Company of One
Why Corporate Professionals Struggle With Entrepreneurship — And the Mindset Shift That Changes Everything When I started teaching entrepreneurship to corporate professionals, I assumed the challenge would be coming up with business ideas. I was wrong. The real...
You Don’t Need Permission to Start Consulting
Thinking about starting your own consulting business? You don’t need an LLC, a logo, or even a website to begin. In this post, I’ll show you how I accidentally doubled my income by simply saying “yes” to a project — and how you can use your skills to start consulting...
Do I Need an LLC or a Business License? (And What “Startup” Really Means)
Do I need an LLC? Most people who ask this question don’t realize what they’re really asking.
They’re not asking about business structure. They’re asking for permission.
Stop Hiding Your Ambition — Talk About It, or It Dies in the Dark #218
Ambition isn’t the enemy.
It’s a gift.
It’s how we multiply what God’s placed in our hands.
You Already Have a Business — It’s Called You. #217
And just like any other business, it runs on four main systems:
Want a Raise? Build One Yourself (Quit Waiting on HR to Value You) #216
Most people wait years for a company to “notice” them.
They work harder, take on more, and hope a small raise or title bump will come their way.
But hope is not a strategy.
Why Your Skills Are More Valuable Than Your Job Title (And How to Prove It). #215
Here’s the problem—titles don’t pay bills. Titles don’t create freedom. Titles don’t put you in demand.
You Don’t Need Startup Money—You Need a Customer #214
One of the biggest myths in business is that you need money to start. We hear stories of startups raising millions in venture capital, and we think, “That’s what it takes.”
But here’s the reality:
Side Hustle or Career Change? How to Decide What You Really Want #213
Should you start a side hustle, or quit and change careers? It’s one of the most common questions I hear. But here’s the problem: that’s usually the wrong question.
Your Paycheck Is the Most Expensive Thing You Own #212
Most people think their paycheck is their lifeline. It’s the thing that keeps the bills paid, food on the table, and maybe even a little left over for fun. But the truth is this: your paycheck is the most expensive thing you own.
Not because of what it gives you—but because of what it costs.
You’re Not “Just an Employee” — You’re Already Running a Business (You Just Don’t Know It Yet) #211
When you think of yourself as just an employee, you hand over control. You assume the company owns your future. But companies cut costs, restructure, and outsource all the time. Job security is a myth.
The Idea Doesn’t Matter (Here’s What Actually Gets You Paid) #210
Everyone thinks the “big idea” is the secret to starting a business. The million-dollar app, the product no one’s ever seen before, the magic invention. The idea doesn’t matter. I’ve seen too many people sit for years waiting on the perfect business idea — while...
How Do I Find Time When I’m Already Busy? #209
The #1 Excuse I Hear: “I Don’t Have Time” The biggest excuse I hear from professionals who want freedom is: “I just don’t have time.” But here’s the truth — you don’t need 20 extra hours a week. You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t even need things to “calm...
What If I Fail? The Truth About Launching Your First Outside Income Stream #208
Most people don’t stay stuck because they lack opportunity — they stay stuck because they’re afraid. Afraid of failing.Afraid of looking foolish.Afraid of proving their inner critic right. Ironically, the people I meet who are the most successful inside their...
The 3 Lies Keeping You Trapped in a Job You’ve Outgrown #207
Smart professionals don’t stay stuck because they’re lazy — they stay stuck because they’ve believed these lies for too long. It’s not about talent.It’s not about degrees.It’s not about motivation. Most of the professionals I work with are smart, accomplished, and...
From Stuck Employee to Business Owner: The Shift Starts Now #206
This podcast is now for professionals ready to build something of their own—without blowing up their life
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205: What Should You Quit Doing? [Podcast]
What Should You Quit Doing? As we move into a new year, most of my clients are planning to add more—more goals, more tasks, more pressure. But maybe the real growth comes from letting go. So I’ll ask you: 👉 What should you quit doing? Not in a burnout-fueled, “I’m...