A weekly open letter from me to you, sharing the real, unfiltered story of my journey through entrepreneurship. Whether you’re just starting out, deep in the grind, or somewhere in between, these notes are here to remind you that you’re not alone on the road to building something great.
2025 Was A Doozy! Cheers to 2026!
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Hey Reader, Can we all take a collective deep breath? We've made it through. I have to admit there were a few moments over the past year where I wasn't sure of anything. This year sent me through all the ups and downs. In January, I had a terrible fall that really messed up my ankle (which is still tender to this day). In March, I began having stomach issues, which then lead to a life altering diagnosis in May. The Spring and Summer were filled with failures and wins for my business (more failures than wins) and a lot of money wasted. And then all of a sudden, in the last month of the year I started to hit my stride. This is all in addition to the stress and anxiety of living in an America that is almost unrecognizable to me. So, all-in-all I would rate 2025 a solid 6.5. How would you rate your year? But, the show must go on. In a few days we'll all raise our glasses to welcome a new year. And while I don't purport to be a psychic in anyway, I believe 2026 is going to be the year of the small business. I think things across the globe are going to get "tight" for lack of a better term. And big business is going to struggle to fit into these "tight spaces". Small businesses, on the other hand, will fare just fine in these spaces. Needless to say, I'm excited about 2026. I'm excited about all the things I have planned and to watch all the awesome things you're going to do. Small business is the oldest profession in the world. Before anyone could become a large company, they had to start small. We have stood the test of time. No king, no president, no dictator, no CEO, no board of directors can stop us. 2026 is our year -- let's go show the world what small can do! Happy New Year to you and yours, and may your 2026 be better than you could even dream! |
Notes from the Journey Newsletter
A weekly open letter from me to you, sharing the real, unfiltered story of my journey through entrepreneurship. Whether you’re just starting out, deep in the grind, or somewhere in between, these notes are here to remind you that you’re not alone on the road to building something great.
Hi Reader, Happy Monday! I survived yet another weekend of winter weather in North Carolina. This weekend's weather wasn't nearly as bad as they said it would be. Last weekend did get pretty icy, but this weekend we were supposed to get 3 - 6 inches of snow. We didn't. There's probably a dusting out there. But I'm not complaining. I am grateful that we aren't snowed it. Anyway, I spent the week and weekend making some tweaks to the Business Launch Formula, my new program. I soft launched it a...
Hey Reader, Today is actually Thursday. I usually write these newsletters on Friday, but I wanted to get as much done before the ice storm that was set to hit North Carolina this weekend including editing videos, responding to emails, preparing for podcast interviews (that may not happen if I don't have power), shopping for emergency supplies, filling up the car, and checking that I still had those flashlights I bought 5 years ago during the last winter storm. The goal was to be prepared. The...
Hey Reader, We're only three full weeks into the year and I've already learned a very valuable lesson. It's actually a lesson I've heard many times before, but never fully understood until now. Don't cry over spilled milk. Last Wednesday I hosted my second webinar and while I was nervous in the beginning, I felt really good about it. Everything was prepared and I was all setup and ready to go a full 30 minutes before the start of the webinar. Now, when I hosted my first webinar back in...