Business up over 800%? Why??

The inbound, unsolicited calls are up 835% this year w/o corporate doing any advertising to business owners! 

These folks were looking for solutions to their cash flow concerns...

Is a 7-year-old is running your life?

When you were 7 years old, something happened.

Maybe a teacher said you weren't smart enough. Maybe a parent said "we can't afford that." Maybe a friend laughed at you in front of everyone. Maybe you saw your parents fight and decided that love means pain.

You don't remember most of it. But your subconscious remembers ALL of it.

And here's what it did with those memories:

It created RULES.

"Don't speak up — you'll be judged."

"Don't ask for more — you'll be rejected."

"Don't trust people — they'll leave."

"Money is hard to earn."

"You're not good enough."

"Play small. Stay safe. Don't shine."

These rules were written by a CHILD'S brain.

A brain that didn't understand context. A brain that was just trying to protect you from pain.

But here's the terrifying part:

Those same rules are STILL running your adult life. Right now. Today.

Every time you overthink a decision — that's a rule running.

Every time you procrastinate on something important — that's a rule running.

Every time you self-sabotage right when things start going well — that's a rule running.

Every time you feel stuck but can't explain why — that's a rule running.

Every time anxiety hits for "no reason" — that's a rule running.

Every time you KNOW what to do but can't make yourself do it — that's a rule running.

You are not broken.

You are not lazy.

You are not "just anxious."

You are running on SOFTWARE that was written when you were 7.

And you've never updated it.

Think about that.

You wouldn't run a 2026 business on a computer from 2001. But you're running your ENTIRE LIFE on beliefs that were installed before you could tie your shoes.

This is why affirmations don't work for most people.

This is why motivation fades by Wednesday.

This is why you read 50 self-help books and nothing changes.

This is why you set the same goals every January and abandon them by March.

Because you're trying to install new software on an operating system that keeps REJECTING it.

Your conscious mind says: "I am confident."

Your subconscious whispers: "No you're not. Remember what happened in 4th grade?"

Guess who wins? Every. Single. Time.

The subconscious wins. Because it controls 95% of your behavior.

So how do you actually change the software?

Not by reading about it. Not by thinking positive. Not by journaling your feelings.

You change it by entering the specific brain state where beliefs become EDITABLE — and then using a structured technique to rewrite them.

A recent survey found that 45% of small businesses reported growth, but 78% wanted to grow.

This suggests that many small businesses are struggling to achieve their expansion goals. Small businesses usually don’t have extra cash, people or time to absorb mistakes. One wrong move can strain cash flow, overwhelm staff or stall momentum. The good news? Many growth missteps are predictable and preventable.

Growth is often viewed as the ultimate goal. More revenue, more customers and expanded products and/or services can signal success. But growth can easily become unsustainable.

One of the most common mistakes is expanding too quickly without a clear operational plan. A sudden increase in customers or projects can overwhelm staff, stress systems and weaken service quality. Before scaling, evaluate capacity, staffing needs and process efficiency. Phased growth, supported by documented procedures, helps reduce disruption and protect profitability.

Cash flow mismanagement is another common issue, as 45% of small businesses reported cash flow problems.

Revenue growth doesn’t automatically translate into financial stability. Higher sales often lead to higher expenses, including payroll, software, inventory and marketing. Without careful forecasting, you could find your business short on working capital despite strong top-line performance. Regularly monitoring cash flow and building reserves before major investments can help avoid financial stress.

Growth is about building a business that can generate more revenue without sacrificing stability, service or financial health. 

Start everything, finish nothing...

Recently, one compamy analyzed hundreds of sales calls they had with reps interested in sales coaching. 

82% of reps told them the same thing: “I’m working hard, but it feels random.”

No real system for the day, no repeatable process for deals, pipeline swings with luck.

Zoom out: most benchmarks say only ~30–40% of reps are hitting quota this year. That’s not a talent problem. That’s a systems problem.

Coaching isn’t about “getting hyped.” It’s “install a simple operating system so your income stops guessing.”

Why are so many businesses against cash flow increases?

For some companies, energy cost increases can be

substantial. Ohio brick manufacturer Belden Brick

Company’s electricity costs jumped 90% last year,

ballooning from a $1,600 monthly capacity charge to

$12,000, Reuters reported. 

So, why are so many businesses against cash flow increases?

Awkward is the price of admission to growth.

There is a specific kind of win. Not the polished, confident, made-it-look-easy wins.

The awkward wins.

The times you tried something new and it felt weird. The times you stumbled through it but did it anyway. The times you felt like you had no idea what you were doing but you showed up and tried.

Because those are actually the most important wins. Those are the ones that create growth.

If you wait until something feels natural, you’ll never start. Everything feels awkward the first time. And the second time. And probably the tenth time.

Awkward is the price of admission to growth.

A refund is NOT ‘free money’!!

If you get a refund  your business gave the IRS a free loan for 12 months. That money could have been working for your business all year.

Overpaying estimates or withholding all year means the government held your cash. A strategist adjusts this in real time — your CPA catches it in April.

A refund feels good. Keeping it in your account all year feels better.