Small Businesses Often Fail for One of Six Reasons
You can avoid these pitfalls
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A confusing business mission that motivates no one
2
A marketing effort that fails to produce results
3
A sales methodology that does not close sales
4
A product offering that is not as profitable or in demand as it could be
5
An operations strategy that amounts to organized chaos
6
The constant threat you are going to run out of cash

Small Businesses Often Fail for One of Six Reasons
You can avoid these pitfalls
1
A confusing business mission that motivates no one
2
A marketing effort that fails to produce results
3
A sales methodology that does not close sales
4
A product offering that is not as profitable or in demand as it could be
5
An operations strategy that amounts to organized chaos
6
The constant threat you are going to run out of cash
Working with a Coach is Easy
2
Get a Custom Report
I’ll send you a custom report about how we could work together to grow your small business. Growing a business is much easier if you have a plan. In step two, I will show you your plan.
3
Enjoy a Growing Business
In only six months you will not recognize yourself or your business. You will move from chaos to efficiency and from confusion to confidence. And you will make more money.

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From Engineer to Empowerment Leader
A Journey of Purpose, Resilience, and Real-World Impact
I’m an engineer-turned-motivational speaker and coach inspiring professionals, students, and educators to turn obstacles into opportunities. My journey—shaped by challenge, reinvention, and grit—resonates with those seeking purpose and resilience in work, school, and life. Whether I’m speaking to students and educators or to a ballroom full of corporate leaders, I bring people together and help them rise stronger. Through practical, actionable takeaways, my mission is to inspire audiences to think bigger, lead better, and climb higher If you’re looking for a speaker who connects deeply and delivers strategies that stick—I’m excited you’re here.



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