Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia 
What “different is better than better” means for bootstrapped B2B service businesses, and why Jackie Nagel is testing it on her own company.
Waiting for things to stabilize is the growth-killer myth. Here’s what actually moves a stalled business forward, uncertain economy or not.
Editors Note: Originally published August 2022. Updated June 2026. Entrepreneurship is fun and exciting — until it’s not. There comes a time in every entrepreneur’s journey when you realize that the skills, abilities, industry knowledge, and personal know-how are no longer the right components to take your business to the next level. They served you … Read more
When I first crafted this blog in 2018, trust was already eroding. The Edelman Trust Barometer that year flagged declining confidence in institutions, media, and peers. A lot has happened since then — and the numbers have grown more striking. No surprise there! 2026 Update: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher The 2026 Edelman Trust … Read more
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