21/05/2026 No Comments

“My team is the problem…”


It’s one of the most common things I hear from business owners. And here’s the truth—it’s almost never accurate. Every week, I hear some version of: “Shane, my business is different… my team is… complicated.” They believe their situation is unique. It isn’t. In fact, team issues in small to medium-sized businesses are remarkably predictable. […]... Read More

02/04/2026 No Comments

The Owner’s Real Job: Build a Business That Runs Without You


Here’s something I’ve noticed after working with hundreds of small business owners. Most of them didn’t set out to run a business. They set out to do great work. Maybe you’re a plumber who got tired of working for someone else. A bookkeeper who thought, “I can do this better on my own.” A physio, […]... Read More

05/02/2026 No Comments

How to Build a Great Team to Run Your Business


Winning in business while feeling disillusioned with the rest of your life is not a great way to live. While making a profit, creating jobs and delivering great service are all noble causes, I believe that there is a core purpose that is often forgotten by many business owners. The real purpose of your business […]... Read More

24/07/2025 No Comments

Say Goodbye to Boring Meetings


Does this sound like your company’s leadership team meetings? They’re an interruption. They distract you from real work and eat up valuable time. They’re random. You only meet when there are fires to put out, and it’s a painfully chaotic process. They lack focus. Meetings are filled with meandering discussions that never really solve the […]... Read More

13/03/2025 No Comments

Are You Struggling With Any of These Common Business Problems?


Throughout my years of coaching business owners, I’ve noticed that a lot of my clients have the same problems. In fact, there are three common business problems. It doesn’t matter what business they run, how big their team is or even what industry they’re in. Because these problems pop up in any business model. And if […]... Read More