Short videos that help you begin making changes in your business and let you get a feel for what you'll be working on in the Tradies Toolbox Coaching Program.
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/curious-as-a-child/
Do you have the whole world figured out? I sure don’t. There are days when I’m not sure I understand anything. That’s where it pays to be curious. Like a child. You see, a child doesn’t know that they’re supposed to look like the one with all the answers. And new...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/the-end-of-the-known/
At some point, you reach the end of your knowledge and expertise. You’re feeling exposed and vulnerable. Especially if you feel you have to be the expert in the room. The simplest, most powerful way out of this problem is just to … admit it. Tell the others that you’re at...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/grace-matters/
You have the power to make things easier or harder for your customers. And for your employees, partners and community as well. We all seem to complain a lot about how busy we are, how difficult life is, and how we feel everything is so complicated. A lot of that is...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/messy-and-beautiful/
Several things happened to me recently which reminded me that … the beauty in life comes from what also makes it messy. I tend to be an organized guy, so it doesn’t feel comfortable when I’m dealing with things outside my control. I like to have a plan. But I was...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/what-truly-matters/
The work is never done. Ever. It’s a fact of our modern life, really. And I’m sure you feel this in your business; there’s an infinite supply of stuff to be done and things to worry about. The question is, though: What really matters? You know the answer, of course. But...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/a-dual-edged-sword/
I ran across a really cool concept the other day called Pledge 1% Colorado. It’s a neat idea to support and encourage businesses to help nonprofits benefit from their company’s growth. There’s no question that business leaders are looking for creative ways to have positive impact in their communities. It’s inspiring!...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/facing-big-choices/
There are times when your business is facing the truly big choices. M&A (mergers & acquisitions) or taking your company public are the events that bring lots of press attention, but for a smaller company there are many more modest examples: Hiring your first employee Putting a management layer in for...
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