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"In my entrepreneurial journey, I learned the hard way about the risks of taking on too much at once. Juggling multiple roles without a clear work-life balance led to burnout, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. The lesson I took to heart is to focus on one task at a time, seek help strategically, and establish a balance for sustainable success.
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"In this episode, I open up about the unexpected challenges that led to my two-year hiatus and the introspective journey it became. I share the struggles with burnout, writer's block, and the surprising demands of my balloon business. Join me as I discuss the pivotal role of a friend in my return, plans for the future, and the genuine passion that drives this comeback. It's a candid dive into the highs, lows, and exciting changes ahead on this revitalized podcasting adventure."
Read MoreI talk about many of the aspects involved in outsourcing the production of your product or services. While you may save money on the finished product you may have issues with the speed of production, quality control, and shipping among other things.
Read MoreSometimes we focus on fighting over one slice of pie instead of planting an orchard.
Read More“This is a very important lesson. You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” - Admiral Jim Stockdale
Read MoreWhat is real innovation? Sometimes a product or a service seems to innovate but really only makes a superficial change, whereas others are real innovations that change the world.
Read MoreToday I do a review on the book “Entrepreneurship the Disney Way” by Michael G. Goldsby and Rob Mathews
When I first started to listen to it I thought it was just a biopic, but it turned out to be so much more.
Read MoreThis is an introduction to Isaiah O’Connor, where I answer the question of who I am.
I am a husband, a father, a businessman and an entrepreneur.
Read MoreIt is okay to be Generous as well as Dangerous, and you need to be both.
Read MoreWe are often our own worst critics, and when we make mistakes in our business we can beat ourselves up. However, as they say in theater, “The show must go on”
Read MoreWe get told to think outside the box so often, we can forget to have a box, to begin with.
Read MoreIn today’s world everything we do, in life and in business is on a computer in some way. You need to protect your data, and I go over backup options, and a simple way to make your passwords more secure.
Read MoreThere is a balance when it comes to getting the proper equipment.
Read MoreStarting a price war, or even competing in one can be devastating to your business. I speak of ways to avoid this all too common trap!
Read MoreWhen you start up a new physical activity you can get blisters. However, over time you will develop calluses and be able to do the activity without pain. The same thing happens when you start a business.
Read MorePersonality tests are popular for businesses to use when hiring and when working with their teams. This can be controversial as well, as some feel these are just short of astrology. So is there a use for these tests and how far can you trust them?
Read MoreToday I was blessed to be able to interview Dan Miller who wrote the book “48 Days to the work you love” which inspired me to start my own business, which in turn lead to the creation of this very podcast.
Read More“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and coming back.
That is real glory. “ - Vince Lombardi
Read MoreWhat happens when the leader is visable and more importntly present to those he is leading? What happens if leadership abandons his people? What is management by walking around?
Read MoreHow you can go from Rags to Riches.
