I just finished reading “Love + Work". It was excellent. I was fortunate to see Buckingham speak at the Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Chair conference. Do you know what you love about your work? How much time are you spending doing it? Buckingham suggests it should be 20% daily.

Congrats to Aventure Aviation on earning a spot on the 2024 Pacesetter Awards! Organized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the list honors Atlanta's 100 fastest-growing privately held companies. Aventure placed 38th and ranked on Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing companies.

Tune in to our latest episode and hear sports guru Bernie Mullin explain how to build a winning brand through effective database development and management. Bernie also shares insights into knowing and activating your customers and hiring a winning team. smallbusinessmattersonline.com/building-a-win…

It's always a pleasure to join R. Trace Blackmore CWT, LEED AP, Master Facilitator, Keynote Speaker on his Scaling Up! H20 podcast. In this episode, Trace and I discuss the strategies and best practices behind hiring the right people. Tune in! scalinguph2o.com/2024/06/14/368…

Congratulations to Aventure Aviation, a long-term client of SBM, featured on all Delta Airl Lines flights this month. Check it out. linkedin.com/posts/delta-ai…

We enjoyed having behavioral counselor Ken Clark speak to our Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Advancing Leaders group yesterday on “Conflict Resolution Without Saying You’re Sorry." How effective are you in resolving your conflicts? #smallbusinessmatters #leadershipcoaching #vistage

This past weekend, small businesses thrived in Atlanta. I can remember my lemonade stand as a kid. What was your first entrepreneurial experience? #smallbusinessmatters #smallbusinesscoaching #entrepreneurs

We're honored to receive the APEX 2024 Award of Excellence. APEX awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the entry’s success in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence. Subscribe to our newsletter: smallbusinessmattersonline.com.

I enjoyed having branding guru Andy Suggs on the SBM Podcast. Andy is the CEO and Brand Strategist for Reckon Branding in Atlanta. I look forward to sharing the insightful takeaways for Small Business owners on effective branding. Have you tuned up your branding lately?

In his most recent book, Supercommunicators Charles Duhigg shares his insights on what makes these individuals effective communicators and describes three conversations we engage in whenever we speak. Read my review here: smallbusinessmattersonline.com/book-review-su…

Did you know mastermind groups have actually been around for centuries? In fact, Ben Franklin pioneered the concept of peer advisory groups with his Junto Club. You can read more about his efforts at the link below. smallbusinessmattersonline.com/wp-content/upl…

I enjoyed speaking today at the 2024 PEI Sales Agency Opportunities Meeting. The topic was "The 3 C's of Sales Success: Understanding Your Competitors, Your Customers, and Your Competitive Advantages". #smallbusinessmatters #smallbusinesscoaching

Many small businesses today are struggling to find sources of working capital. Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new pilot program to provide these businesses with much-needed funding. See the link below for more info.  sba.gov/article/2024/0…

What a pleasure to have Atlanta Super Lawyer Tom Ashenden on the podcast. Tom has been practicing personal injury law for over 30 years. He offered great insights into his effective marketing efforts, his continuous professional growth, and his firm's daily huddles. Coming soon!

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to George Glover's Vistage Group in Oklahoma City. It was the first time I visited my birthplace since my family moved away when I was five years old. It has changed dramatically but it was great to be back!

It was a pleasure speaking in San Antonio, Texas last week to Tom Cuthbert's Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Emerging Leader group on "Talent Matters". What are you doing to retain and engage your best employees? #smallbusinessmatters #vistage #talent

Super Lawyer and Vistage Worldwide, Inc. member, Tom Ashenden shared the secret to success as a business owner and founding partner in a personal injury law firm. Tom credits his success to humility and a commitment to ethics and treating people right. open.spotify.com/episode/65VNYA…

Are you challenged by managing young employees? Feel like you're parenting teenagers? Check out this recent blog post from best-selling author Eric Barker for several great ideas on parenting. bakadesuyo.com/2024/09/teenag…

Congratulations to a great friend of SBM, Alina Lee, and her firm, Your Ad Attorney, Inc. on being named one of Atlanta's Healthiest Employers by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Well deserved! #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessCoaching #atlantabusinesschronicle #entrepreneurs

Thank you to Vistage speaker Becky Sharpe for an impactful presentation to our Vistage Advancing Leader group. Her topic was “Keeping Sharp”. Helpful insights into health, fitness, and mindfulness.  #smallbusinessmatters #leadershipdevelopment #vistage