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Insights to help you build a better business.

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Real-world insights for building a better business

A collection of thoughts I've gathered and put to paper over the years - from facing, and sometimes solving, some of the same hard challenges you and your business are up against.

Financials & Profit

Reading your numbers like a CFO and keeping more of what you earn.

Leadership & Team

Delegating, holding people accountable, and getting the right folks in the right seats.

Culture & Purpose

Building a values-driven company you're proud to own.

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Business Advice

Is Your Company’s Culture By Design or by Default?

As a business owner, it’s crucial to recognize that your company culture will either be intentionally designed or evolve by default. There is no third option. Culture forms one way or the other, whether you’re actively shaping it or not. What an Intentional Culture Looks Like An intentional culture emerges

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Business Advice

Shut Down Employee Drama Before It Spreads

Every business owner knows the feeling. One employee has a problem with another, and within a week, half the team has picked a side. Productivity dips. Good employees start quietly job hunting. And the owner ends up spending hours playing referee instead of running the business. Drama doesn’t stay contained.

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Business Advice

Cultivating a culture of “constant improvement”

In today’s competitive business landscape, small businesses need to stay ahead of the curve to survive and thrive. One key aspect that can fuel their growth and success is fostering a culture of constant improvement. This post explores the significance of cultivating such a culture in a small business and

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Business Advice

5 Ways Coaching Changes How Your Business Runs

Over the last several years, companies large and small are increasingly recognizing the power of fostering a positive and empowering culture. One critical component driving this is the emergence of coaching, which plays a vital role in developing talent and enhancing team dynamics. This article explores the effects of business

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Business Advice

Use “Turn Signals” To Avoid Disasters At Work

In traffic, when drivers make sudden changes in direction without notice, it creates havoc for those following them. But when those drivers use turn signals, the people around them can make necessary adjustments and avoid potential disasters. The same is true at work. As a leader, your team is working

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“Working with Clay has been a game-changer for both my business and personal growth. His ability to quickly identify challenges, provide clear strategies, and hold me accountable helped me gain immediate clarity, confidence, and momentum, my team’s productivity has increased by 37% since we started! He’s taught me how to engage my agents on a deeper level, building their own accountability while still being empathetic. I cannot recommend Clay enough.”
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Building Better Businesses by Clay Dennis
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Building Better Businesses

by Clay Dennis

Serial entrepreneur and business coach Clay Dennis tackles the real-world challenges owners face every day, and lays out practical steps to overcome them. From defining long-term goals and building a healthy culture, to reading your financials like a CFO and getting smart about structure and insurance, Clay guides you toward a business built by design, not by default. Ten clear steps that, together, strengthen the foundation of any small business.

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