Category: Growth
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Small Business Big Dreams Conference presented by BankUnited
Why Smart Business Owners Stop Doing Everything Themselves (And What They Do Instead) MatczakMethod.com | Strategy · Systems · Growth Has this ever happened to you as a business owner? At some point, you looked up from your to-do list and realized you were the accountant, the project manager, the content writer, the tech support…
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Becoming Bulletproof
What Business, Confidence, and Life Have in Common There are certain books that don’t just give you information—they shift how you see yourself. Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras is one of those books. At first glance, you might think it’s about security, protection, or even physical safety. After all, Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret…
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The Ripples You Don’t See Still Matter
There are days when you wonder if you’re making a difference. I’ve wondered that about myself more times than I can count. There’s a lake near my house that I walk by often. It’s filled with all kinds of birds, but I’m especially fond of the ducks. This is where I admit to being a…
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Lessons from a Daredevil Lawyer (and Why Balance Builds Success)
My friend Steve is a daredevil. I’ve known him for about five years now, and every so often my phone lights up with photos and videos of him and his girls flying down snowy slopes in Utah or Colorado. Just reading his texts, you can feel his passion. There’s an unmistakable energy when someone is…
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Why Joining the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Was a Smart Move for My Business
Running a business solo can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also feel isolating at times. When you’re the strategist, creator, technician, and problem-solver all in one, relationships aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. That’s exactly why joining the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce was such a smart decision for me. Business Is Built on…
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When Your Identity Falls Apart It Finds Its Way Back
When Your Identity Falls Apart It Finds Its Way Back Today, I did something scary. I put my real self out there. Gulp. Not the polished version. Not the “I’ve got it all figured out” version. The raw one. This past year was filled with joy and beautiful experiences and also a handful of WTF…
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The Quiet Proof We Forget to Look For
I was cleaning out a bin of items from my second bedroom—one I never quite finished unpacking when I moved last year. I’d tried before and stopped. This time, I stayed with it. What I found surprised me. So many important pieces of my life were sitting quietly…in a bin. There was a photo of…
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The 12 Week Year: Why Shorter Timeframes Create Bigger Results
If you’ve ever set ambitious goals in January only to feel disconnected from them by March, you’re not alone. Traditional annual planning sounds productive—but in practice, it often invites procrastination, distraction, and “I’ll get to it later” thinking. That’s exactly why The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington has become one…
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Holiday Tech Meetup Magic: Great Weather, Great People & Even Better Sweaters
There’s something special about showing up to a holiday tech meetup alone—you never know who you’re going to meet, what conversations you’ll have, or what festive sweater someone will proudly be wearing. This year’s event at The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale did not disappoint. Between the breezy South Florida air, cheerful holiday energy, and the…
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Thriving Through the Holidays: A Guide for Small Business Owners & Individuals
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on all of us. One minute we’re planning Q4 goals, and the next we’re juggling year-end deadlines, personal commitments, family dynamics, travel plans, and a to-do list that always seems to grow faster than it shrinks. Whether you’re a small business owner trying to wrap up…