Lessons from the Trenches:
Stuff that Actually Matters

A business owner I knew was frustrated. Revenue had stalled. Margins were tight. It felt like they were working harder...

A business owner I knew was frustrated. Revenue had stalled. Margins were tight. It felt like they were working harder...

If You Know Where to Look, Your Future Becomes Clearer — Not Scarier Every business owner thinks about the future,...

Business owners already know more than they realize. You pick up lessons in conversations, networking, and seminars, but daily chaos...

That one line hit me hard. Andy, my book-writing partner, shared it during one of our planning calls for Numbers...

I finally understand why I hear business owners say: “My accountant says I made $150,000. Where did it go?” And...

SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO SHOUT, “PESSIMISM BE GONE!” The news is anything but good—the economic outlook rollercoasts between sucky...

Do you feel like you don’t get enough from your business?Enough time off — let alone a whole week away?...

I would love to write the IRS a $200,000 check,” I told a friend. His response? “Why on earth would...

You’re working hard, but every month feels like a guessing game. You’re making money, but where is it going? You...

New Year’s Resolution: Grow My Business If you’re serious about growth this year, think of yourself preparing for Shark Tank....

ecently, my marketing partner interrupted me during a meeting. “Lynn,” she said, “you need to stop talking about numbers. Nobody...

“Unconfidence” isn’t a word we hear often, but it’s something we all know. Recently, three business leaders shared this with...

I love Waze, the driving app. Over Labor Day, while on the road to Michigan, it alerted us to an...

What’s my secret sauce? It’s turning your financial confusion into clear, actionable confidence with a blend of empathy, expertise, and...

As you wrapped up the celebratory chaos of July 4th, did you also notice the stark reality that half of...

You can feel, see, and hear the changes in the season. The vibrant shift from spring to summer is in...

The NFL Draft got me thinking about winning. Winning in football comes down to blocking and tackling. Nothing is more...

How much does it cost? We ask this question all the time. Most of the time, we have a pretty...

Who am I? Am I too old? How good am I, really? These were the questions of a smaller, sixty-ish...

Joe is the former CEO of a manufacturing company and one of the most confident individuals I’ve met. “I’m tired...

Congratulations, your business made $1 million last year; how are you feeling about it? I bet you’re ecstatic if $500,000...

Many business owners don’t know they are missing an essential aspect of their business: finance. They have a bookkeeper who...

Data2Profit is almost 5! As I look back, I can’t help but reflect on what a journey it’s been! Over...

There’s nothing funny about inflation, but at least one business has kept its sense of humor. More importantly, they adjusted prices...

All numbers are not created equal. And some… are much more important. As much as I love talking business, today...

Last month I had the unique privilege to marry my son and his high school sweetheart. “I want what is...

I Sound Like a Broken Record…. You Must Know Your Numbers! The economic news is not getting better. Inflation hit...

sk 5-10 people and compare answers. You’ll be surprised at how many people don’t connect them to their future lifestyle!...

A new client made me think about this after our first training session. After five years they have a very...

Why are things so freaking hard?! We have all screamed that more than once, usually when technology or information fails...

Can you tie your company’s conference room strategies directly to the physical reality of the street? In other words, do...

My silly question for today.  A car pulls up.  Mud streaks the entire windshield. But the driver assures you, “No...

It is a loaded question, of course. We take and do not take, risks every day, usually without thinking. How...

My wife, Tina, was in full CEO mode this weekend. As we were getting ready to explore 50 ice sculptures...

Numbers dictate our lives. Think about it, your weight and time of birth were among the first facts about you!...

When our website went live in October 2018, I had 25+ years of financial and business analysis leadership, and just...

Dig deeper. It’s how you’ve been dealing with Coronavirus disruptions. You’ve already explored the various loans programs and have teams...

Christmas is just around the corner. As it nears, let’s take time to reflect on the true meaning of the...

Packers 3-0,fantastic! Fall Budget, ugh! If that’s your reaction to this annual business ritual, have you ever asked yourself why?...