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How We Scale

Gain the lessons and hard-fought wins that help my clients go from Stuck to Scaling, earning Millions more & becoming Best Places to Work. No AI, just stories from my journey as an entrepreneur, executive coach, and dad of triplets + Jenna brings our key takeaway to life in a simple sketch. Grab a cup of joe and join us!

How We Scale • Trust Your Gut

Who Cares What They Think?

Howdy, Zack here. How often do you worry about what 'they' think and how does that tend to affect your decision-making? Ugh. I have some regrets. I can rewind my business history and think of many instances where I let the opinions of “experts,” mentors, and even family sway me. Not that their advice wasn’t valid; sometimes it was. But letting fear dictate my actions often did more harm than good. Like the time I hesitated to buy 1,000 bitcoins for $1,000 because a financial friend said it...
How We Scale • Valleys

From Valleys to Victory

Howdy, Zack here. Are you navigating a challenging valley in life right now? Are things not going as planned? Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? These moments can be tough, to say the least. I know. I've been there. We all have. But they also offer profound lessons and opportunities for incredible growth. Whether you follow a particular faith or not, the wisdom found in Biblical teachings and Stoic philosophy can offer valuable guidance through these difficult times. They emphasize...
How We Scale • Stop

🛑 Just stop it.

Howdy, Zack here. Stop it. Stop doing the things that aren't working for you. Sound too simple? Well, it's not. It's one of the hardest things to do. Yet, funny enough, once you've done it, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. You know what's not working for you. Ugh, lump in my throat. I have a few that come to mind right now. It might be eating too much, not working out, wasting time on social media, getting caught up in drama, focusing on big world issues (like politics), or pretty...

🥰 It's just, love.

Howdy, Zack here. I love you. Yes, you. And, that love is not conditional. We all have our faults. I know when I've been at my worst, that I need others' love the most. Unless you've been living under a rock or you've intentionally disconnected (can't blame you), you've seen the effect of deliberate division — the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. No matter your political beliefs, this sort of hatred has no place in our world. It stems from the polarization of our...

⏳ When Will It Be Time?

Howdy, Zack here. When will it be time? We often wait for that perfect 'when' — the moment everything falls into place. But what if 'when' is actually right now? As a dad of triplets on the brink of their senior year, time feels more precious than ever. Everything has been one-and-done for us. Before long, my wife, Gwen, and I will be seeing our 3 off to college. Thus, each moment matters more. Can you relate? When certain chapters come to an end, we tend to feel the gravity of our decisions...

♥️ Embrace Grace

Howdy, Zack here. Grace is freely given by God to each of us, yet we often withhold it from ourselves and others. Consider your day yesterday—were there moments where having more grace could have made a positive difference? I can recall several moments from my own day: being quick to judge, lacking patience, not listening attentively, and sometimes telling rather than asking. As Edgar H. Schein eloquently states in his book, "Humble Inquiry": "What we choose to ask, when we ask, what our...

Stop Playing the Fool

Howdy, Zack here. When you're fooling yourself, you're the fool. You can wake up day after day and pretend that everything is okay. You can put on a good smile and 'fake it until you make it', as they say. You might fool your peers, your team, and even your family. But, deep down, you know you're struggling. I know, I've been the fool. I allowed issues to stack up in work and life. I put off doing numerous things I knew I needed to do. I didn't handle those tough situations, because it would...

The Secret to Effortless Leadership

Howdy, Zack here. Why do some leaders make 'it' look easy? In my coaching practice, Top Teams, we discuss the six S's that Top Leaders do better than most: SOLIDIFY | build strong foundations STRATEGIZE | plan & iterate SIMPLIFY | reduce complexity STICK w/ IT | plan our work / work our plan SHAPE | lead the way SERVE | our circle of impact It's one thing to list these abilities, but how can you embody them? Here's a roadmap I share with my clients: 3 STEPS Take a Mental Assessment: Rate...

Toss that Trash

Howdy, Zack here.I have it. You have it. We all have it. It's called 'head trash'. It's that junk that rolls around inside your head. It tells stories of you not being worthy, capable, or good enough. It's evil stuff, and it prevents you from achieving your calling. I know. I've leaned into it and found myself incredibly stuck at times in my life. I played out that negative narrative and allowed it to control me versus me, shaping the destiny God called me to live out freely. You can't blame...
How We Scale Illustration From Dust To Destiny

From Dust to Destiny

Howdy, Zack here. Ever contemplated the fleeting nature of life? The notion that everything you do, everything you strive for, seems to dissolve into the ether like Dust in the Wind? Yet amidst this seemingly bleak perspective, I’m reminded of a profound truth—a truth that transcends the ephemeral nature of our existence while giving our lives meaning and purpose. As a Christian, I believe that we are more than just dust. We are part of a divine tapestry woven by the Creator Himself, each...

Gain the lessons and hard-fought wins that help my clients go from Stuck to Scaling, earning Millions more & becoming Best Places to Work. No AI, just stories from my journey as an entrepreneur, executive coach, and dad of triplets + Jenna brings our key takeaway to life in a simple sketch. Grab a cup of joe and join us!