Distractions

July 9th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
Business plans rarely account for moments when everything screeches to a halt. Yet that is how it often goes. One day, the path forward feels clear and full of purpose. The next, a single event crashes in, demanding time and focus that were meant for… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business

B Corp Certification: What It Is and Why It Matters

June 20th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
When I first heard about B Corps, I was intrigued but skeptical. It sounded like something created for big brands with big budgets, showing up in glossy brochures and mission statements no one pays attention to. Then, last summer, I noticed the B Cor… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business

Celebrate the Wins

May 7th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
For over a year, I have been working on a significant project for my law firm. It is now in the final stages, and if everything goes as expected, I will be able to share more in the coming weeks. Lately, though, my thoughts have moved past the finish… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business

Business is Personal

April 23rd, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
The world is full of business clichés. “Think outside the box.” “Move the needle.” “Low-hanging fruit.” But the one that misses the mark for me is: “It’s not personal. It’s just business.” Real life is not that simple. In 2025, b… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business

The Importance of Vision

March 19th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
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… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business, Small Businesses

Empathy

January 29th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
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… Read More
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Categories: Business Contracts, Purpose-Driven Business

Mistakes Happen

January 15th, 2025
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
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… Read More
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Categories: Miscellaneous, Purpose-Driven Business

Winning as a Team

October 24th, 2024
Posted By
Shawn M. Peddycord
Building Success Through Collaboration As a volleyball parent, I spend countless hours sitting on uncomfortable gym bleachers, watching game after game, and observing the dynamics of good teams. Success does not rest on the skill of one player alone;… Read More
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Categories: Purpose-Driven Business