If you’ve been following along the past few weeks, (Building a Business on Your SVPs, Sustaining Your Success, and Leading with Your WHY) you know we’ve been talking about something big so it is important to solidify your plan to create a business you love. This is where many business owners hit a wall. They gain clarity on their reason, but they don’t know how to turn that into practical business strategies that lead to success. The OSG framework will guide you from awareness to a business structured for long-term growth.
Understanding Your Unique SVP: The Foundation for Your Business
As a business owner, you likely have big dreams and ambitious goals. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you’re doing this in the first place? What’s driving your passion to succeed? For many entrepreneurs, the answer lies in something far more powerful than just money or success—it’s your SVP: Strengths, Values, and Passions.
Understanding your unique SVP is the key to not just setting goals, but to building a business that truly reflects who you are. It’s about aligning what you’re best at, what you believe in, and what excites you with the work you do every day. And when your business is built on this foundation, success feels a lot more natural—and sustainable.
So, let’s break it down:
I am what I AM – Letting Go of Ego For Success
In all of my affirmations, I use the phrasing “I am {positive word), that I am {action word}. This helps remind me that I am the comma is the most important part of who I am as a business owner. It is the juxtaposition of “I” and “I am.” The word “ego” comes from the Latin term for “I.” At its most basic, it refers to the self or the individual. Ego signifies the part of us that clings to identity, pride, and self-importance, often causing us to focus on external validation, competition, and control.
The Hidden Dangers of Pride and Insecurity in Entrepreneurship
Recognizing and Managing These Silent Barriers In the world of entrepreneurship, pride and insecurity can be silent yet powerful barriers to success. They might seem like opposites, but they often go hand-in-hand. Pride can act like a shield, hiding deep-seated insecurities. This can stop you from making good decisions, cause you to miss opportunities, and … Read more
The Power and Pitfall of Gratitude: Finding the Right Balance for Business Owners
Note: This article is written by Kylene Montgomery. Look for more insight from her from time to time, and make sure you are subscribed to our blog!
Can Gratitude Hold You Back in Business?
About a year ago, I heard something surprising to me: the idea that gratitude, while powerful, can sometimes hold us back. It made me stop and think. How could gratitude, something so positive, actually stop us from going after more in life, especially as business owners?
Leveraging the Power of the Subconscious Mind for Problem Solving
Understanding the Difference: Conscious vs. Subconscious Processing
The conscious mind operates at an estimated speed of 40 bits of information per second, while the subconscious mind processes around 11 million bits per second. This significant difference highlights the immense potential of the subconscious mind in handling complex tasks and problem-solving. The conscious mind focuses on logical reasoning and deliberate actions, whereas the subconscious mind excels in pattern recognition, intuition, and rapid information processing.
Is it really that simple? YES!
Transform Your Mindset and Achieve Your Goals I recently got an email from my favorite daily email, called Notes from The Universe. It posed several what-if questions that made me think. Is it that simple? The reality is, it can be that simple if we are willing to change our mindset. We feel like it … Read more
The Myth of Hustle: Building Success with Purpose
If you are not hustling, you are not thriving in your business is a common mindset I hear all too often. But we are increasingly realizing the hustle culture is leading to failure, burn-out, overwhelm, and more. For me, the hustle culture usually conjures images of endless grinding and the relentless pursuit of growth at any cost. Yet even as we realize the detriment of this concept, it is still seen as a badge of honor, worn by many as a testament to their dedication and drive. I know success isn’t about working yourself to the bone or hustling until you drop; it’s about finding a balance that fosters growth without forfeiting joy. As we dive into the flaws of the hustle culture, my goal is to point out an alternative approach where action is meaningful and aligned with your passions, not just a frenzied rush to the finish line.
The Surprising Habit Limiting Small Business Growth
Introduction to Success and Its Meaning
Success is a word I utilize a lot, in fact, it is a word used to describe my company, Our Success Group. But what does it mean can often get lost as we strive to reach it? To some, it is measured in money, to others it is measured in lives affected. To others, it means being happy and fulfilled. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says it is defined as a “favorable or desired outcome.” Your definition and the way you measure it is crucial to ultimately say you are a success. How do you measure and define success?
Embracing an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Why It’s Essential for Small Business Success
In the journey of a small business owner, the transition from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one is crucial when coming from struggling to seeing success. This shift is not just about working more or fewer hours; it’s about embracing a way of thinking that prioritizes long-term vision, innovation, and a deep sense of purpose. As my wife, Kylene, and I were discussing our non-negotiables for our life and business, we realized how vital an entrepreneurial mindset is for success. While I’ve been surrounded by an entrepreneurial environment from an early age, Kylene’s insights help illuminate the blind spots my upbringing might have left me with compared to other small business owners. She grew up in a more common mindset home where work was work and life was life and you worked Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.