By Axiom Strategic Consulting
Insights and ideas to help small businesses grow and thrive.
You've had weeks -- dare I say months -- since this important date was put on the calendar! Yet there you are, worn thin with stress, trying to finalize the details of this important pitch. If only we prepared...
This week, join us as Joey is interviewed by Susan Tatum host of “Stop the Noise” podcast. Joey and Susan discuss how service organizations can only grow as much as their vision allows. In this interview, we discuss strategy vs...
You've had weeks -- dare I say months -- since this important date was put on the calendar! Yet there you are, worn thin with stress, and trying to finalize the details of this important pitch. If only we...
How to niche your product or service. Kyle helps answer questions such as, "When should you niche down?", "What's the process for creating a niche?", and "How do you create a niche offering as an additional revenue stream?"
Can you have a great culture where there are values that govern how people are treated, where there is a compelling over the horizon vision, where there are great servant leaders BUT NOTHING EVER GETS DONE? I don’t think...
This is the third episode in our four part series on building a great culture. Joey goes over the role vision plays in attracting and retaining great talent and the responsibility of the leader to cast an “over the horizon...
In this second of four episodes on building a great culture, Joey discusses the elements of great leadership and how to build a leadership team that will steward and carry on the culture seeded with clear values.
Business owners don’t operate in a box”, so why should your finances be "boxed"? Our special guest, Drew Allen, joined us to cover the life cycle of small business financial planning. Tune in to learn how to invest in your...
Everyone wants a great culture, but how do you build one? It is more than pizza parties, kegerators, and ping pong tables in the conference room. Culture is something you witness in the interactions between people, not a particular style...
There’s been a shift in our world and it’s showing in our workforces. Employees are longing for authentic connections with their leaders. They’re looking for better cultures, connected and supportive teams, and leaders who communicate and empower. That’s why I’m excited...
Think about the different roles that you play in life. Spouse? Son? Daughter? Mother? Father? Brother? Sister? We all play several roles in our lives, and each role requires a different attitude or subset of skills. In business, we have...
Do you find yourself holding back from delegating work to others? High achievers often do. You tend to know how you want things done and it’s difficult to accept anything less than YOUR best when it comes to tasks and...
As your business grows, your staff size will grow, and with it, the range of decisions, opinions, and perspectives. So how do we manage the diversity of perspectives and ensure that company leadership continues to work towards the same business...
When you think of a work retreat, what comes to mind? Schedules, agendas, meetings, team building… all the normal “fun” that draws out the best fake smile you can muster? Well, what if we told you there was a way...
His mom survived experimental surgeries at a Holocaust Concentration Camp. He survived a plane crash in Alaska. One of the most captivating, kind and Jesus loving individuals you could ever meet. Excited and thankful to have Sol Pitchon join us on our...
Have you ever heard of Journey Mapping? You may asking, “What is it?” “How can it help me?” Well then, do we have the podcast for you! This week, our Podcast features guest star, Richard Hein. Richard, who has had a...
Do you budget for your business? If the answer is no, then stop, drop, and tune in! This week we cover the importance of budgeting, dividends, and what a proper budget brings to your business's growth. If the answer is...
“Without the customer, a business would fail.” Right? So why isn’t customer service at the forefront of most of our business decisions? Don’t get us wrong, we don’t advocate for the misused colloquialism, “The customer is always right,” because THAT’S...
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it’s the courage to continue that counts” -Winston Churchill Read that again, “Failure is not fatal.” We often find ourselves avoiding challenging situations because we would rather not try at all then...
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it’s the courage to continue that counts” -Winston Churchill Read that again, “Failure is not fatal.” We often find ourselves avoiding challenging situations, because we would rather not try at all than...
When you give a little more than you take, you open your world and your business to new opportunities. Different perspectives, different ideas, and a revitalized sense of appreciation sprout from the seeds of giving back to the community in...
God designed us and called us to rest. In the Old Testament, we see God’s pattern of working and then resting, "And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh...
Conflict is a natural part of life. We experience it in day-to-day interactions with friends, family, and increasingly in the workplace. As businesses grow and become more and more diverse, the natural occurrence of conflict grows as well. So how...
Over time, we have become accustomed to using the word “Accountability” to define ownership over something, especially in situations when something goes wrong or poorly. As a result, the meaning has shifted to incorporate negative connotations like commitment, stress, and...
Did you know that 10% of startup companies fail within the first year of business? And 70% fail between years two through five? So what makes a startup successful? That's what Mike Thackrey, founder of Fieldstone Landscaping, and now owner...
Whether you are a fan of The Office or not, there is no denying the truth behind this sentiment. Our lives and our jobs are often intimately involved, meaning that difficult tasks, like firing, quickly become even more difficult. The...
“Business is always personal” -Michael Scott Whether you are a fan of The Office or not, there is no denying the truth behind this sentiment. Our lives and our jobs are often intimately involved, meaning that difficult tasks, like firing,...
If you could donate to charity in a more tax-efficient way, would you? On this week's podcast, you can find out how, as we talk with David Parsley, Senior Relationship Manager, at the National Christian Foundation. David has been nurturing,...
If you could donate to charity in a more tax-efficient way, would you? On this week's podcast, you can find out how, as talk with David Parsley, Senior Relationship Manager, at the National Christian Foundation. David has been nurturing, serving,...
If you had the ability to donate to charity in a more tax-efficient way, would you? On this week’s podcast, you can find out how, as we are joined by David Parsley, Senior Relationship Manager, at the National Christian Foundation....
A 2021 Pew Research Center survey revealed that amidst the Covid-19 recovery, 66% of the unemployed have “seriously considered” a career change. As job growth continues to stall and worker shortages grow, it’s more important than ever to understand how...
Franchisees are often the ultimate small business owners with 75% of franchise owners having fewer than 20 employees. Today we partner with Shawna Hicks-Cranston, owner of PostNet of Lakewood Ranch, to bring you the low down on franchise systems.
In many cases, your customers may be more involved with your products than you are. Wouldn't it make sense to get a feel for their perceptions? Join self-described "start-up guy" John Blake as he shares his expertise on shaping the...
Our dynamic duo Devin Dash and Cameron Earhart talk sales this week, bringing you the low down on effective communication and sales strategies. These two tackle everything from common sales mishaps, to setting up the best long-term relationships with prospective...
Our dynamic duo Devin Dash and Cameron Earhart talk sales this week, bringing you the low down on effective communication and sales strategies. These two tackle everything from common sales mishaps to setting up the best long-term relationships with prospective...
This week, we are throwing it back to an episode we released five years ago, Delivering Blue Collar Value. Pricing and selling value are common topics among white-collar professionals like CPAs and attorneys. But do roofers and AC repair companies...
This week we are throwing it back to an episode we released five years ago, Delivering Blue Collar Value. Pricing and selling value are common topics among white-collar professionals like CPAs and attorneys. But do roofers and AC repair companies...
Two weeks ago, we discussed the difference between managers and leaders. Today, we want to expand on that by introducing you to our leadership affirmations. When we work with clients, we help them establish a leadership team, and these affirmations...
Jag Grewal of Ian Black Real Estate joins us to talk about the subtleties of commercial real estate. Whether you are actively looking for a new place to do business, passively browsing, or just interested in the market, Jag covers...
Jag Grewal of Ian Black Real Estate joins us to talk about the subtleties of commercial real estate. Whether you are actively looking for a new place to do business, passively browsing, or are just interested in the market, Jag...