Business & Strategy

A technology, invention or creative idea does not create value simply because it exists. Commercialization is the work of connecting it to a customer, business model, distribution system and economic reason to scale.

Ideas are abundant. Venture building is the process of turning an interesting possibility into something customers want, economics can support and a team can actually execute.

An acquisition can accelerate a strategy, but it cannot replace one. I look at M&A through the lens of strategic fit, value creation, structure, integration and what becomes possible after the deal.

Before getting absorbed in valuation or deal mechanics, I want to understand why the target matters, what we are really buying, and whether the combined business is better than the two businesses apart.

Business development is not networking for its own sake. The best relationships create a specific exchange of value that helps both sides move faster than they could alone.

Positioning is not just marketing language. It determines how customers, investors, partners and talent understand what a company is, why it matters and where it fits.

Leadership often means making consequential decisions with incomplete information. I try to separate reversible from irreversible choices, identify the real downside, and keep decisions connected to the larger strategy.

When a company is under pressure, sequence matters. My first job is to understand what can hurt the business fastest, what must be preserved, and where management attention should go now.

More marketing, more products and more capital do not automatically create growth. I start by finding the constraint that is preventing an otherwise viable business from moving faster.

Raising money is only half the capital question. The harder part is deciding where each dollar can create the most enterprise value and what milestones that spending should produce.

A turnaround is not about fixing everything at once. It is about finding what still has value, stabilizing what is breaking, and concentrating resources on the few changes that can alter the trajectory.

My approach to business strategy starts with seeing what others miss: understanding what a company really has, what is holding it back, what it could become, and how to turn that hidden potential into momentum and value.

Many of you here might not yet know much about who I am, some of my life experiences, and why I may have anything of value to add to the conversation around the topics I'm exploring. Learn more about me in this post as I share who I am, and some of the wild ride I've been on thus far...

Being in the markets and working with entrepreneurs, of course the conversation often centers around money. In this post I share some of my philosophy and relationship with money, including different ways that in my experience, you may be able to earn more of it.

Feeling under financial pressure? Many people are turning to side gigs to complement and supplement their income. In this post I give you my high level view on how to structure and build your own online business to increase your leverage, exposure to new opportunities, and start getting ahead.

You work hard every day. When is your breakthrough coming? When are you going to have your big break? In this post I break down (see what I did there) some of the insights I've learned from my own experiences about how and when breakthroughs happen, for me and for you.

Over the years I've come to recognize that in my own life, as well as the lives of others there are major moments that inspire a change of direction. Moments that set a new course for our journey. In this post I explore these catalysts, how to manifest them for ourselves, and how to shift our experiences into becoming the best version of ourselves we can be.

What does your future look like? Any ideas? There's an old adage that says "if you don't know where you're going, you'll surely never get there." In this post I share my thoughts on curating and cultivating your vision, setting you on a course from wherever you are now, to where you want to be.

Recently I've noticed several associates of mine complaining about a lack of opportunities, but then failing to capitalize on them when they appear. This post is for them, and maybe you, if you're wanting to get better at generating and seizing the opportunities that cross your path every day.

The GOAT is here. Messi has begun to take the MLS and North American football by storm. In this post I share my thoughts on the impact and inspiration of Messi's arrival, the MLS, Leagues Cup, the business of football in North America and more. The future is looking BRIGHT.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, artist or other, success is not a straight line. There are likely to be tough days, and the path may feel more like a zig zag to get where you want to go. To see through these tough times, you need to develop perseverance. In this post I share my philosophy on perseverance, and some tips to strengthen yours.

I noticed this theme emerging of many people expecting others to work for free. I've also noticed this in a number of people's expectations of me. Remember something, your time is valuable. This post explores my thoughts on people like you or I working with or for others for free.

It's not what it costs, it's what it's worth. This is a principle you can apply in all areas of your life, but I hear people missing this important concept all the time. In this post I unpack my cost vs. value philosophy, share some tips on how you can apply it in your own life, and begin identifying opportunities right away.

In this post I explore this fast emerging trend of artificial intelligence, sharing how I'm working with it, some of the tools I'm using, and ways you can take your work and life to the next level with this technology as well.

In this post I explore the value and opportunities that I feel are emerging in the creator economy for independent entrepreneurs, as well as how and why I am embracing this opportunity for myself, my partners, and clients.

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Because the future of your business lies in exotic, faraway lands..

If you let them get to you, they win..

If you're going to play, be the best.

This one's for the movers and shakers..

Build a life full of great energy and positive karma..

If you know it your heart what you have to do, then no one should be able to sway you.

As above, so below.. Whose side are you on, anyways?

We've got to learn to ride the waves, not take them in the face..

Join a growing tribe of entrepreneurs sharing great tools, tips, and strategies.

“A journey of 1000 miles, begins with one step.” — Lao Tzu

Great execution in business is everything..

Create great content.

Do the little things right for long enough, and eventually you are going to breakthrough..

Don't mind these winds, stay the course sailor..

Are you ready for when your ultimate success actually happens?

Power up your game, with some of my best tools to share your visions, voice, and ideas..

Strong business relationships compound into trust, opportunities, partnerships and better deals. My perspective on building relationships that last beyond the transaction.

In my opinion, there are 2 things you need to succeed in life; 1 - A clear definition of what success looks like to you, (i.e. where you want to be and what you want to achieve) and 2 - The stamina to get you there (and stay in that zone!)..