Navigating the complexity of a family business
Working with family can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, you have an inherent trust and shared history that few business partners can match. On the other, the lines between professional and personal can blur, leading to complex dynamics and unique challenges. In a recent episode of Morgan on Purpose: The Podcast I chatted […]
How to go from an “accidental entrepreneur” to an intentional leader
One of the biggest hurdles I’ve seen in my career as a financial planner is a stubbornly persistent idea that having money is somehow at odds with living a meaningful life. In reality, your money and your mission should intersect. That’s a topic I tackled in the very first episode of my podcast, Morgan on […]
Left brain vs. right brain: Which helps entrepreneurs more?
What makes you a better business owner: logic or creativity? Americans tend to favor left brain, or logical, thinking, but I’d advise against that approach, as it could actually harm you as an entrepreneur. Let’s dig into why that is.
Partnership, LLC, S corp or C corp: How to structure a business
I’ve been digging into the different business structures you can choose when structuring a business. You can check out the comprehensive guide here.
How many bank accounts should business owners have?
What if I told you the magic number is nine? It might sound like a lot, but once we start breaking it down, you may even want to consider a few *more* accounts.
Defining your purpose (for entrepreneurs)
Coming up with a mission statement for your business is critical for entrepreneurs. Why? Because it helps drive the success of your business. But, if done right, it can also help make you a better business owner.
Admit it: You’re a business owner
The more time I spend helping entrepreneurs build intentional businesses, the more I realize how important it is to identify as a business owner. Let’s talk about why and how you can start doing it.
Pivots and Purpose
The U.S. is driven by goals, constantly striving and hustling. I’ve been reflecting on how we relate to goals, especially in terms of my two passions: purpose and financial planning. I’ve realized that goals provide framework, but often, that’s all.
Can purpose fuel your 5-year plan?
Most business owners will, at some point or another, find themselves alone with these questions: Is this working? Do I keep going? Am I successful? These are tough questions, so the framework you use to answer them matters.
Business as usual… or business on purpose?
January is a magic month where most of the world starts thinking about purpose and intentionality. What if we leveraged that to spark ideas and build better businesses?