Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

The High Cost of Indecision on Growing Your Business

August 17, 2026August 7, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

As an entrepreneur growing your business, you carry out multiple daily roles to grow your business. In reality, performing an average of 3- 6 different roles each day is the norm for entrepreneurs. Each role carries with it countless decisions that vie for your attention throughout the day. Some decisions are significant and critical; others are minor and inconsequential. In fact, the average person makes approximately 5000 decisions every day. No wonder indecision looms!

Getting Past Your Fears and Growing a Successful Business

August 30, 2026August 4, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Business Metrics: If You Don’t Know It, You Can’t Grow It

August 30, 2026August 2, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Who can forget Joey Tribbiani, the struggling actor played by Matt LeBlanc, on the Emmy Award Winning Comedy, Friends. In his attempt to win over women, Joey drew on his famous catch phrase, “How YOU doin’.” Joey’s signature phrase quickly became part of our lexicon.

Passion, Performance, and Michael Phelps

August 30, 2026August 1, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

It’s no secret that Michael Phelps struggled to maintain his motivation after years of relentless training. After suffering some surprising losses in the US Olympic trials, many questioned whether he still had the passion for the sport. Even Michael questioned his passion. All entrepreneurs (aka high achievers) have days like that. You wonder, if only for a moment, if Starbucks is hiring.

Your Circle of Influence May Be Impacting Your Business Growth

August 30, 2026July 27, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Did you know your associates have a subtle, yet profound, influence over your business growth? Your connections, friends, and acquaintances can inspire greatness, arouse big dreams, spark creativity, ignite resolve, and bring out your best. Conversely, they can invalidate ideas, undo plans, and quash ideas. They can be “yes and” or “yah but” people in your life.

Strategic Business Coach: Luxury or Necessity?

August 30, 2026July 26, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Several years ago I made a commitment to participate in the Seattle-to-Portland Bike Classic (STP). The 200-mile bike ride is the largest multi-day bike ride in the Northwest. Having never cycled that distance, I wanted to be ready for the challenge. I read books, blogs and websites to prepare me for the ride. Honestly, the wealth of information was confusing! I wasn’t sure what plan or whose advice to follow…until a cycling coach came to my rescue.

Sound Off: Should Entrepreneurs Work On Their Day Off?

August 30, 2026July 24, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

Are you kidding me? I almost fell out of my rocking chair when I read Why Entrepreneurs Should Work On Their Days Off. Of course, it was posted at Under 30 CEO web site. Weren’t we all a bit more naive then? Take it from someone who has been an entrepreneur longer than under 30 CEO’s have been alive, working on your day off DOES NOT give you the competitive edge. (To my under 30 CEO colleagues: I’m not out of shape or out of touch. Many of my under 30 entrepreneurial clients engage us because we’re innovative, relevant, and forward thinking.)

Say “Heck Yeah” to Growing Your Business

August 30, 2026July 18, 2012 by Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia

As an entrepreneur, you’re overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overcome with all it takes to successfully grow your business. The notion of saying “yes” might sound counter-intuitive. Doesn’t that mean more of whatever you already have in your already crowded life? That’s what I thought, too….until I read an article in which entrepreneur, Derek Sivers, changed how he said ‘yes’.