Is “growth at all costs” still the way forward?
What Manufacturers Can Learn from the Fastest-Growing Startups I’ve read dozens of reports on how fast-growth tech startups scale—from lean
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The Certainty Syndrome: Your Most Convincing Leader Might Be the Most Dangerous
Certainty feels reassuring. It projects confidence, calms anxieties, and inspires action. But certainty in business leadership can also be dangerous—sometimes
Sales Leaders: Are You Navigating Today’s Market Like a Pro Skier—or Wiping Out?
As I pack my bags for a ski trip to Utah, I can already picture the mountains—fresh powder, crisp air,
Bootstrapped to Acquisition: The Lessons I Learned
Back in 2012, the tech industry was exploding with applications and devices that offered businesses and people huge improvements in
Steel and Aluminum Costs Are Climbing—What’s Your Next Move?
We all know that the price of steel and aluminum is going up—again. Plus,tariffs are making things more expensive. That
Capturing the Opportunities in Market Downturns
As you may know, the construction equipment industry is going through a big downturn. Industry leaders such as Caterpillar have
Failure to Launch: Why Your Dealers Aren’t Selling Your New Product
I like to attend equipment manufacturer trade shows to learn about new products and trends. Seeing groups of attendees gathered
Growing Pains: What Happens When Your Dealers Need More Than You Can Give?
At the recent construction equipment trade show, I spoke with a customer support manager from a growing manufacturer. He described
Balancing the Old and the New: The Secret to Sustainable Manufacturing Growth
At this year’s World of Concrete show, I spoke with multiple equipment manufacturers. Like their customers, many of these companies
Why Your Perspective Could Be the Key to Unlocking Better Business Solutions
I’m writing this from Patagonia, where even the most familiar things can feel refreshingly different. One evening, I noticed that
Are You Maximizing Your Trade Show ROI? Here’s the Checklist You Need!
It’s trade show season again, and you’re about to invest a significant amount of time and money. As someone who
Is Your CRM a Data Dumpster or a Growth Engine?
I personally have a long-standing bias against customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. As a sales leader, getting my reps to