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/whos-in-charge/
This should be an easy question to answer, right? You’re the boss, so you’re steering the ship! But there’s a good chance that when I listen to you, I’m hearing you mention a lot of other people. The employee who called in sick. Those customers who just keep demanding. The weather....
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https://www.smallfish.us/is-this-the-year/
Maybe you’ve been discouraged because the better future you’ve been hoping for still doesn’t seem to be on the horizon. At some point, though, you’re going to have to make it happen. It’s going to take focused, intentional effort. That’s what it means to be a leader. I was thinking about...
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https://www.smallfish.us/the-1-reason-startups-fail/
Recently, CB Insights tabulated the top 20 reasons startups fail. There are some fascinating conclusions in there, but I simply want to focus on the top reason, the one which contributes to 42% of failures: No market need. At one level, this is the most obvious conclusion, not worth more thought. But...
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https://www.smallfish.us/what-will-matter-in-ten-years/
This is an insanely busy time for some of you, while others are taking the chance to settle back a bit and prepare for next year’s challenges. But wherever you’re at, it’s always good to maintain perspective. That’s what leaders do, right? No doubt you’ve heard that “when you’re on your...
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https://www.smallfish.us/agility/
We all struggle with the idea of when to change and how much. And when you’re leading a team of people, everything you do is magnified in impact – both positive and negative. But there’s a key which helps give you some direction. Know your foundation. The foundation of your business...
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https://www.smallfish.us/asking-for-support/
I needed the support of so many people to get through 2019! After being pronounced free of prostate cancer, I’ve had the chance to reflect on how important that was. We don’t like to ask for help. Especially in the business context, we want to present this image of professionalism. Having...
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https://www.smallfish.us/lost-in-the-valley/
This is SUCH a common phenomenon; I see it all the time. You’re busy doing a million things, but you’re in a fog about why. Time to climb up above the murkiness, my friends. And look at the big picture. This is what happens when you’re faced with a big “life...
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