Advice from Patty Block

September 22, 2023    In a picturesque town nestled at the foot of snow-covered mountains, lived a remarkable woman named Sarah. For two decades, she owned a highly successful...

September 19, 2023   A sound business strategy is timeless.Positioning your company for your exit is a foundational strategy that will help you generate more revenue, stre...

September 12, 2023 “You’ll ruin your feet”, he said. “I don’t care”, I murmured; almost whispered.I was too young to stand up to my Dad. He was a tough dad and wasn’t one to negotiate.Da...

September 05, 2023 Have you ever dreamed of the next chapter in your life?Yes, you love your business, your people, and your clients. That sense of purpose you’ve found in your work is r...

August 29, 2023 The past 25 years of my life have been one giant exercise in letting go.I remember sitting in a shiny, pink vinyl booth at my favorite diner like it was yesterday. I felt...

August 22, 2023 Jodie was frantic. She was making calls and dashing off emails as fast as she could. One of her largest clients had booked a three-day training that was a thousand m...

August 15, 2023   At some point, you will exit your business, whether it’s voluntary or not. If you needed to step away from your business today, due to a health problem or a famil...

August 08, 2023 Business owners know better than most people the critical need for setting and achieving goals. But more often than we’d like to admit, we’re building the ship as we sail...

August 01, 2023   We often think of our lives as falling into four seasons and it’s a handy way to think about your business too. What do the seasons mean for you? Spring – Starti...

July 25, 2023 Wednesday nights were the hardest for me during my divorce. My children’s father had talked me into having the kids sleep over with him every Wednesday, promising to g...