Organize Chaos

There may come a time when you find yourself wondering if you should sell your business. But how do you know for sure? Are you more excited about something that’s going on outside of your business? When is the right time to sell? Is your business even ready to be put on the market? Get the answers to these questions in today's episode.

The reality of SMB’s is that only about one in three small businesses make it to the ten-year mark. So why do they fail? While there can be many reasons to blame for a business's failure, Chris explains one of the most common mistakes he has seen from his years of business and consulting experience.

Today’s episode is all about the balance and mixture between work and family. First, how to keep work separate from your family life so that you stay productive at work and your relationships stay healthy at home. Second, how to determine if going into business with friends or family is a smart idea.

Hitting big milestones and metrics in your business is always something to celebrate, but don’t overlook what else is going on in your life during these milestone moments. Chris shares a recent successful metric he and the team at Trainual reached, and why the mixture of life behind the scenes is just as important as the milestone.

This audio is from Chris's live consulting show, Organized Chaos. Towards the end of his conversation with Dave McClennan, owner of a property tech startup, the main takeaway is which business and revenue model is Dave going to focus in on. Chris stresses the importance of doubling down on one method in the early stages of your startup. Thus allowing you to acquire reliable data in order to determine the success of your current business model.

Get your daily inspiration for the day and find out how far you are willing to push yourself. We all have heard the phrase “know your own limits,” but can that actually be a hindrance when it comes to progression? In the second audio segment Chris challenges you to be more transparent and open with your work, because like it or not, we often work harder when others are watching.

We all face decisions in work and everyday life, how we handle them is up to us. In many cases, before we even decide how to handle the situation, we face the dreaded excuse. Beware because excuses can be great negotiators. Once the excuses are out of the way, tackle your business decisions by deciding whether you want to fix, refactor, or rebuild.

Today’s episode is audio from the Tycoons of Smallbiz Podcast where Chris was invited onto their show as a guest. Hear about how Chris got Trainual started, how Trainual took a different route for funding the business during their first year, and additional insight when looking for outside funding.

Today’s episode is audio from the Tycoons of Smallbiz Podcast where Chris was invited onto their show as a guest. In this segment, they discuss the on-boarding process, some tips for orienting new employees, and how the influence of video content can play a major role within your business.

Today’s episode is audio from the Tycoons of Smallbiz Podcast where Chris was invited onto their show as a guest. In this segment, Chris explains what a business playbook is, how Trainual can help you establish your playbook, and which types of companies Trainual works best for.