Lead Your Family Like You Lead Your Business We fight hard to earn respect from our teams and clients—but too often, we forget to give that same respect to our families. Jim Sheils offers a solution: The Family Board Meeting. Here are 5 ways to implement it: One-on-one with

When your team shares something with you, how do you respond? Do they feel heard, hugged, or helped? Great leaders care for the whole person, not just the work. Your ability to listen well and respond with intention shapes the culture of your business. The best leaders don’t

As a leader, I’m always looking for the steady themes that point toward the future—and this year’s Clean Show made it clear: software and efficiency are driving our industry forward. Just like in leadership, the goal is simple—communicate clearly, serve people well, and remove

How did I go from full-time Army soldier to full-time entrepreneur? 👉 A mission plan—both yearly and daily. The transition wasn’t luck. It was clarity, structure, and execution. Whether you're in the military, business, or just trying to level up your life… You need to know:

The goal of every business is profit. But how do leaders create a clear path for their team to get there? I use a simple model: GPT ➡️ G – Goal: Define the win. ➡️ P – Priorities: What matters most right now. ➡️ T – Tasks: The daily actions that drive results. Leaders have to

Ever like someone so much you buy the product they’re selling just to stay in touch with them? That was me with John White. In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, we dive into what it really means to lead people, build a successful business, stay consistent, and why

I tell my team all the time the 'juggling balls example'. We all have multiple balls we’re balancing—family, work, fitness, faith, friends, and more. The truth is, not all priorities are equal. Work is a rubber ball—drop it, and it bounces back. Family is a glass ball—drop it,

How do you grow a business? Time and money—there’s no way around it. I invested heavily, both financially and personally. The plan kept me focused. It took me six years and a lot of sacrifice, but now I’m in the place most people dream of. The plan made it possible.

I’m honored to be on a panel of veterans talking about what it means to continue to serve—this time through leadership and ownership. 🇺🇸 Current & aspiring Veteran Owner-Operators: join me at the American Operator event, tomorrow, SEP 25, 2025 @ 5:30pm at Hold Out Brewing

Entrepreneurs, are you chasing the wrong customers? The most successful leaders don’t try to sell to everyone. They go after the right ones. When you know exactly who you serve, you can focus your energy where it matters most. More efficiency. More impact. More results. Lead

Excited and honored to speak at the Laundry CEO Forum next weekend. This 3-day, in-person event is designed for laundry business owners, operators, and professionals who are ready to grow profits, gain more customers, and lead with clarity in today’s evolving market. I’ll be

As a leader, my role isn’t just to make decisions — it’s to see with spiritual eyes. When I put on a spiritual lens, fear doesn’t guide me, clarity does. That’s when real solutions rise to the surface. What yoke are you carrying? Turn to God and His word for Truth.

In 2019, we opened our very first laundromat with no idea what the future would hold. Fast forward to 2025—corporate stores #4, #5, and #6 are underway, and our first franchisees are preparing to launch their own locations. Through all the change, growth, ups and downs, one

Jesus said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all” (Mark 9:35). Steady leaders know this truth: – They put people above their own agenda. – They treat others better than they’re treated. – They give their best because God gave His best.

How do you become successful in business? The greatest gift you can have as an entrepreneur is focus. It’s not about one big move—it’s about making good decisions, over and over again. Stay highly focused on what matters most. #SmartChoices #SuccessInBusiness #BusinessLeader

It is a win to find talented people for your company; it is a bigger win to KEEP talented people. So, how do you keep extremely talented people in your company? Sell them on your vision, make it believable with a clear, actionable business plan, and take steps toward it every

Want to hear the harsh truth? You don’t get real feedback until you ask people for money. Got a business idea? Product idea? Book idea? Ask people to invest in it—or buy it—and you’ll quickly learn what they actually think. Make sure to use the feedback you receive. Build.

We are called to lead like Jesus—by serving those around us. John Maxwell reminds us that Jesus never kept score. He forgave freely, served without condition, and focused on people—not points. Leading isn’t about power or points—it’s about putting others first, lifting them up,

I had the honor of speaking at the Laundry CEO Conference this year in Dallas, Texas, and it was such a fulfilling experience. Every time I get the opportunity to share about leadership, I’m reminded that people are hungry—hungry for strong leadership and spiritual health. These

How do I lead at home? Serving your family is one of the most important ways to lead. Steady leaders don’t just lead at work—they lead with love, patience, and humility at home too. 3 ways to serve your family like a steady leader: 1️⃣ Listen first – Give your full attention to