Blind(s) Ambition
In 1996, Jay Steinfeld started a Mom & Pop drapery business out of the back of his car. Jay wanted his company to grow, and he joined a local peer advisory group in 2004 in order to help make that...
Business Growth & Strategy
How Project Failure Can Be Your Project’s B...
Let’s just be blunt here: the rate of project failure is astoundingly high. According to a recent article by Capterra, “75% of business and IT executives anticipate their software projects will fail.” Not only that, but, “...
Fail Fast to Flourish
We often hear today from Venture Capitalists and others that they prefer non-successful companies in which they invest to “fail fast” if they can’t flourish. Peter Sims provides insight into this mind-set in his book Little Bets: How Breakthr...
Starting Small But Dreaming Big
Editor’s note: In our Voice of Small Business series, we highlight a handful of the more than 19,000 business leaders that represent the best of the Vistage community. Nikki Barua, CEO of award-winning digital agency BeyondCurious, recalls the hum...
Fighting Drought Restrictions with Informatio...
As California’s drought worsens, Scott McKenna, CEO of Gardner Outdoor & Pool Remodeling, couldn’t help but notice that swimming pools have become a target for those who think the classic backyard oasis wastes water. B...
Lessons from Letterman
After a 33-year career as a late-night talk show host, David Letterman retires in a few days. His last show is May 20. Letterman has been interviewing celebrities, musicians, politicians and others while making viewers laugh longer than some of...
How an Investment in the Present Paid Off for...
Editor’s note: In our Voice of Small Business series, we highlight a handful of the more than 19,000 business leaders that represent the best of the Vistage community. The fairly straightforward question—what keeps your clie...
Linear vs Exponential Thinking – Are You Re...
Salim Ismail, in Exponential Organizations, explains the differences between how most leaders think today and how the leaders of exponential organizations think. The challenge is whether you ready to switch? The following story of...
4 Non-Negotiable Traits of Customer-Focused C...
Fridays with Vistage is a webinar series on relevant, timely and actionable business topics to help you generate results in your business. On May 1, Michel Falcon will present, “6 Proven Ways to Innovate Your Customer Experience...
How Company Values Took A Preschool from Gara...
Editor’s note: In our Voice of Small Business series, we highlight a handful of the more than 19,000 business leaders that represent the best of the Vistage community. For Guy Falzarano, inspiration for his early learning center...
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