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The Power of the Pivot
April 9th, 2025
The NCAA basketball tournaments always deliver: buzzer-beaters, full-court presses, and plenty of unpredictable moments. But the move that shows up again and again, often unnoticed, is the pivot. A player gets trapped. Options disappear. The shot clo…
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Categories: Small Businesses
The Importance of Vision
March 19th, 2025
Most days, I feel like I am juggling two competing forces—building my business for the future while handling everything that needs to get done today. My long-term vision calls for strategic planning, but my inbox demands immediate attention. There…
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Small Businesses, Big Impact
March 5th, 2025
I attended a retreat in Ojai last week with a dozen other attorneys. Yes, I know—cue the jokes. But believe it or not, attorneys are people too. We breathe the same air, drink the same overpriced lattes, and occasionally take a break from legal jar…
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Categories: Small Businesses
Stay in Your Lane
February 26th, 2025
I found myself driving more than usual this past weekend, including a trip to downtown San Diego to see Wicked (great show!). As I cruised along the freeway at 70 miles per hour, I started thinking about how much trust exists between drivers. One une…
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Categories: Small Businesses
The Missing Signature Problem
February 19th, 2025
A small business service provider lands a big opportunity—a carefully negotiated master services agreement (MSA) with a new client. Excitement is high, work begins, and the relationship starts strong. But over time, friction builds. A dispute arise…
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Categories: Business Contracts
Networking
February 12th, 2025
Many years ago, I attended a legal conference for small and solo law firms. A networking breakfast was on the agenda one morning, so I went, hoping to make new connections. Walking into a nearly empty room of unfamiliar faces felt overwhelming. Clear…
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Categories: Miscellaneous
Built on Reputation
February 5th, 2025
Many of my clients are service-based businesses that understand reputation matters. They do not have a storefront to draw in foot traffic, a product to display, or a big advertising budget. Their customers come because someone they trust made a recom…
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Categories: Uncategorized
Empathy
January 29th, 2025
Last week, I was having dinner at a local restaurant. At a nearby table, a couple was struggling to calm their restless toddler while placing their order. The child was on the verge of a meltdown, and the parents looked frazzled, juggling menus and c…
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Simple Strategies for Successful Negotiations
January 22nd, 2025
Negotiations are an integral part of doing business. I once joined a Teams call with a client to discuss the terms of a complex agreement with a potential customer. Our small group of two was outnumbered by a team of ten (!!!!), each representing per…
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Categories: Business Contracts
Mistakes Happen
January 15th, 2025
While I have formed many corporations and limited liability companies as an attorney, I recently had the opportunity to form my first professional corporation. Professional corporations are specialized business entities for licensed professionals, su…
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