Why Most People Misjudge Deals

A lot of business owners say they make decisions based on data.

But when money is involved, emotions sneak in fast.

You see a number. You react to the number. And you stop there.

No breakdown. No comparison. No real evaluation.

And that is where good deals get missed.

Because the number itself is not the decision.

The context around it is.

Most people use LinkedIn to talk about themselves.

But some of the most powerful posts are the ones that shine a light on others.

Benefits

• You strengthen relationships by showing genuine appreciation

• You expand your reach through shared networks

• You position yourself as a connector and leader in your space

Steps to Apply

1️⃣ Identify people in your network you genuinely respect or value

2️⃣ Create posts that highlight their work, insights, or achievements

3️⃣ Tag them meaningfully (not excessively or randomly)

4️⃣ Keep the focus on recognition, not promotion.

Where real value is built.

 

Revenue Isn’t the Win

Most business owners chase revenue.

It feels like progress. It looks impressive. It gives you something to talk about.

But revenue alone does not tell the full story.

Because a business can grow in sales and still be fragile underneath.

If everything depends on you, the business is not as strong as it looks.

What matters is what the business produces without you.

That is where real value is built.

Most business owners celebrate a big refund.

A large refund means you overpaid the IRS all year — and they kept your money interest-free while you could’ve used it.

The IRS doesn’t pay you interest.

Every dollar of your refund sat with the government for months, earning you nothing. That’s cash that could’ve been invested in your business or earning returns.

Your CPA never reframed this for you.

Preparers file the return and hand you the refund like a gift. Nobody tells you that proper planning would’ve kept that money in your pocket all along.

Stryde helps you keep money year-round.

Improve your results on Linkedin

One of the fastest ways to improve your results on Linkedin is to diversify how you communicate your message.

By using a mix of content formats, you can reach more people, keep your audience engaged, and make your content more dynamic and memorable.

Benefits:

• Expands your reach across different audience preferences

• Increases engagement by keeping your content fresh

• Positions you as a more versatile and authoritative communicator

🛠 Steps to Apply:

1️⃣ Plan 3–4 content formats each week (text, video, carousel, infographic)

2️⃣ Rotate formats across your posting schedule

3️⃣ Track which formats generate the most engagement and refine

The Truth About Work and Life

 

Balance” sounds good.

It’s easy to say. It makes people feel in control.

But most entrepreneurs are not dealing with a balance problem.

They are dealing with priorities.

There are seasons where you go all in. Long days. Late nights. Doing whatever it takes to build something real.

And there are seasons where you step back. Spend time with your family. Be present without distractions.

That is not balance.

That is control.

The problem shows up when success starts costing you the reason you started.

Reporting isn’t the same as planning.

Your CPA looks at what already happened and puts it on a form. That’s tax preparation. But nobody’s looking ahead at what’s coming — and that forward view is where the real savings lie.

Filing an accurate return doesn’t mean you paid the least amount possible. Your CPA captures history — they don’t shape what happens next.

Reporting isn’t the same as seeking your tax incentives for your business.

Filing an accurate return doesn’t mean you paid the least amount possible. Your CPA captures history — they don’t shape what happens next.

Every quarter has tax decisions in it such as hiring, equipment purchases, distributions, etc. which happen year-round. Without forward-looking guidance, every move is a guess.

You can’t drive forward by only looking backwards. You need the tax strategy roadmap your CPA was never built to provide.