
Your Business Won’t Fail Because of Your Logo (The Real Reason Most Businesses Die)
Read Time: 2:10 Nobody ever went out of business because their website wasn’t perfect. Or because their business cards weren’t fancy enough. Or because their

Facts Tell, Stories Sell (But Not For the Reason You Think)
Read Time: 2:14 Tell someone a fact: Their brain processes it. Tell someone a story: Their brain lives it. That’s not metaphor. That’s neuroscience. The

When Bots Sell to Bots: A True Story About The Automation Absurdity
Read Time: 2:10 True story: First business owner proudly shares: “My AI chatbot handles all customer inquiries!” Twenty minutes later: Second owner excitedly announces: “My

Sales Isn’t Magic: Stop Making It Harder Than It Is
We’ve created a myth about sales. A story about natural-born sellers. About extroverts and smooth talkers. About some mysterious talent that you either have or

Sunday Night Changes Everything: The Most Important Hour in Sales
While others are watching Netflix… The best performers are planning their wins. One hour on Sunday night. That’s what separates the organized from the overwhelmed.

The $15,000 Phone Call You Didn’t Answer
Recently we wrote about answering calls on weekends. The response was fascinating. And troubling. “I never answer my phone.” “Email only.” “If it’s important, they’ll

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (And It’s Not The Market)
“Attorneys are so cheap they just don’t want to spend money to hire consultants” Everyone blames the market. “It’s too competitive.” “Buyers aren’t spending.” “Our

AI Won’t Fix Your Sales Problem (But You Already Knew That)
Let’s be honest about AI and sales. Everyone’s looking for the easy button. The magic solution. The technology that will finally make selling effortless. Stop.

After They Help You: The Moment Most People Miss
Someone just helped you. Gave you their time. Shared their wisdom. Opened their network. What you do next matters more than the ask. The Critical

The Most Powerful Sales Question: “Can You Help Me?”
Three words that change everything: “Can you help?” Not: “Let me tell you about my services” “Here’s what I offer” “This is why you need

“I Tried That. It Doesn’t Work.” (And Why That’s Not The End)
I spoke with a prospect who default response was “I tried that before”, “We’ve done that already” and my favorite “it doesn’t work” with a

The Hidden Truth About Attorney Referrals
“Do good work and attorneys will refer you.” That’s the advice everyone gives. That’s what experts tell you. That’s what you want to believe. It’s

The Bavarian Gambit
In 1962, Leavenworth, Washington was dying. The sawmills were closing. The railroad was rerouting. The mines were emptying. Another resource town destined to become a

That Won’t Work In My Industry
That Won’t Work In My Industry You know the one. The special industry. The different industry. The unique industry. The one where: Normal rules don’t

The Popcorn Strategy
The Popcorn Strategy Ever wonder why movie theaters serve such salty popcorn? At Cannery Brewing, they get it. They understand the psychology behind the perfect