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As a business owner, you know what it’s like to lie awake at 2 a.m. Maybe it has happened when you are excited and full of new ideas for your business. More often, it’s because you are worried about issues you will face the next day. Sometimes, it’s because you just woke up with the solution to a problem. I’ve experienced all those emotions about my businesses over the years. Awake at 2 o’clock? is where I share them with you, and hopefully help with answers that will let you sleep.
John F. Dini, CExP, CEPA
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Small business owners are the Hunters of the 21st century. We are 3% of the US population, and yet we create over half of all American jobs. As Hunters, we may not be inclined to manage by the numbers or stick to systems. Are you a Hunter or a Farmer?
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How prepared are you to exit your company?
The Assessment breaks down the four major categories of exit readiness; Finance, Planning, Operations and Revenue/Profit.
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The Fifth Entrepreneurial Sin — Greed
Few small business owners identify with the bloated income of Wall Street Tycoons. To accuse an entrepreneur of Greed brings up memories of the Gordon Gekko 1980’s, when “Greed is Good” seemed to be the motto of 30-something Boomers focused … Continue reading
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Copreneurs: Who’s on Top?
I decided to take a mid-series break from the Seven Deadly Sins of an Entrepreneur because its Valentine’s Day, and I have a topic I’ve been saving for the holiday. In a privately held business, we frequently see husband and wife working … Continue reading
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The Fourth Entrepreneurial Sin — Wrath
We continue the Seven Deadly Entrepreneurial Sins series that we started here. We’ve covered the two Operational Sins (Lust and Gluttony) that make you less effective as an owner. Sloth is the first of the Tactical sins; those that make … Continue reading
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The Second Entrepreneurial Sin – Gluttony
This is the third in our series about The Seven Deadly Entrepreneurial Sins. You can start from the beginning here. Gluttony is the second of the Operational Sins; those that reduce your personal effectiveness as an owner and the leader of your … Continue reading
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Good how can I sign up my members and select prospects to receive this weekly email?
John
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The First Entrepreneurial Sin – Lust
Last week we described the Seven Deadly Sins of an Entrepreneur. This week, we’ll delve into the first Operational Sin; Lust. The Operational Sins reduce your personal effectiveness as a business owner. They prevent you from being as operationally effective, … Continue reading
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Glad I noticed this article in my feed. Interesting and helpful for me in 2 ways. First, I’m frequently susceptible to the pitfalls of the business sin of “lust” as described above, so it’s a good reminder to make sure I devote time to assessing my personal vision clarity and progress. Second, I’ve been trying to connect my faith to my business life lately, starting with daily blog posts on LinkedIn. So, this 7 Deadly Sins of business approach is right up my alley. Thanks! Looking forward to more.
Nicely done!
LOL! Love it that you have to have the last words!
My wife and I have worked together for almost all of our 21 years of married life. Works for me! And, if we disagree, she allows me to get “my say” into the conversation/discussion, before agreeing to do it her way. (Usually.)
Good stuff, John. Thanks for putting it out there.
My wife and I have co-owned (literally) a small software company for 20 years. I am the technical architect and a developer, plus the sales person. She does the accounting, designs the marketing materials and sometimes the QA person from (well you get the idea). We met working in a bank together. Between the bank where we met and our current company were 6 other companies between us. In 3 of the 6 we still worked together at the company. While it has not always been smooth sailing, a pet phrase between us is, “We build things together.”
Interesting insights to contemplate. Thanks.
Love this and yes, you two are a dynamite couple. Such respect and gratitude for my my time with you!
Thanks Julie. I hope you’re doing well.