In a world of “AI or die” headlines, many business owners feel stuck between chasing a fad and falling behind. I recently asked Gemini to act as a business owner, a skeptic with a high bar for ROI, to discuss how AI actually fits into a “build to...
There are countless threats to a business that threaten it’s survival. Some you can see coming, but many hit suddenly and unexpectedly. Your supply chain collapses, ice storms, or sudden health crises are all unpredictable and significantly impactful. You cannot...
The lights are on at 8:00 PM. The team left hours ago, but the desk is still covered in technical specs, pending approvals, and “urgent” client emails. For many owners of companies in the $2M–$20M range, this is seen as the price of success. In reality, it...
In the business communities of Franklin and Nashville, we often celebrate the “grind.” We applaud the founder who is in the trenches, solving every problem and carrying the weight of the company on their back. But at a certain point, usually between $2M...
You already know the top-line numbers. You’ve seen them all year. Nothing here is a surprise. Revenue is up. Expenses look… heavier than you expected. There’s profit at the bottom, but not the kind that makes you relax. You scroll. You toggle between months. You...
As you look at 2026, you’re not starting from scratch. Maybe 2025 was a strong year. The business grew. Things finally clicked in a few areas. Maybe it was harder than expected. Cash was tighter. Margins got squeezed. Hiring stayed frustrating. Or maybe it was both:...
