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When life throws you curveballs, how do you respond?Not long ago, I got something stuck in my tire and ended up needing ...
08/30/2026

When life throws you curveballs, how do you respond?

Not long ago, I got something stuck in my tire and ended up needing to replace all four tires because my vehicle is all-wheel drive. Replacing just one would have created an imbalance and potentially caused other mechanical issues.

It was frustrating. It was irritating. And of course, it happened at the most inconvenient time.

But I happened to be right across the street from a tire shop, and I had enough time to still make it to my next appointment. So instead of letting the situation derail my entire day, I took a breath, handled what needed to be handled, and kept moving.

And honestly, I think this is such a good reminder for us as entrepreneurs, founders, veterinarians, business owners, and changemakers.

Sometimes things happen that we didn't plan for. A challenge comes out of nowhere. Something doesn't work the way we expected it to. We have to pivot, learn something new, build a new skill, or simply develop more patience and capacity.

It can feel like everything is falling apart.

But sometimes, what feels like things falling apart is actually an invitation to grow into something new.

The unexpected turns aren't always failures. Sometimes they're redirects. Sometimes they're opportunities to build resilience, rethink our approach, or become better equipped for what's next.

So the next time something doesn't go according to plan, pause before you label it a problem.

Ask yourself:

What is this here to teach me?
Where is this asking me to grow?
What opportunity might be hiding inside this unexpected turn?

That shift in perspective can change everything.

How are you reframing the curveballs in your life or business right now?

Who’s your sidekick in business?Charlie Bug is my sidekick in life and for all our adventures, and it got me thinking ab...
08/30/2026

Who’s your sidekick in business?

Charlie Bug is my sidekick in life and for all our adventures, and it got me thinking about how important it is to have that same kind of support in business.

We weren’t meant to do everything alone.

Having a community of strategic partners and trusted people around us gives us someone to lean on when challenges come up, a sounding board when we need to think things through, and connections to people who may be able to help solve a problem or pain point.

Sometimes, we just need someone to say, “Hey, have you talked to so-and-so?” And suddenly, a problem that felt overwhelming has a path forward.

We don’t have to go it alone.

Life is better with a sidekick by our side, and honestly, business is too. ❤️

So, who’s your sidekick in business?

And if you don’t have one yet, maybe it’s time to start building that community.

The most recent experience of having my brother in the hospital for surgery was such a powerful reminder that life can c...
08/28/2026

The most recent experience of having my brother in the hospital for surgery was such a powerful reminder that life can change in an instant.

At any moment, anywhere, things can take a turn we didn’t expect.

And honestly, it makes you pause.

It reminds me that we are invited to really live our days fully. Not someday. Not when the business is where we want it to be. Not when we have more money, more time, or fewer things on our plate.

Today.

To live with intention.
To live alongside the people we love.
To build a legacy that means something.
To remember that abundance isn't just about money or business. It is also about love, connection, laughter, presence, and having the people who matter most around us.

Our businesses and the work we build are important. But they are part of our lives, not the whole of our lives.

So maybe the question for today is:
What do you need to do to get back into that flow of abundance and love?

Maybe it's making the call.
Maybe it's putting the laptop away.
Maybe it's spending time with someone you love.
Maybe it's finally doing something you've been putting off.

Whatever it is, don't wait for the perfect moment.

This life we're building is happening today. Let's make sure we're actually here for it. ❤️

Yesterday was International Dog Day, and this photo made me stop for a minute.I was looking at him completely stretched ...
08/27/2026

Yesterday was International Dog Day, and this photo made me stop for a minute.

I was looking at him completely stretched out, fast asleep, and thinking about how funny it is that our dogs can be such a big part of our lives without ever knowing what we do for work.

They don't know what a strategy is. They don't care how many meetings are on the calendar or how full the inbox is. They certainly don't care about the goals we have set for the quarter.

They just know that you came home.

They know your voice, your routines, and the little things that mean you're there. Over time, that consistency becomes trust.

And maybe that's one of the things I appreciate most about having a dog. He is a pretty good reminder that relationships are built in much the same way.

In business, we can get so focused on the next opportunity, the next introduction, or the next big conversation that we forget how much the small, consistent moments matter. A quick check-in. Making an introduction because you genuinely think two people should know each other. Following up when you said you would. Being there for someone when they need a little support, even when there isn't anything immediately in it for you.

Those things don't always feel significant in the moment, but they are often what turn a connection into a relationship.

I've always believed that the best business relationships are built the same way the best personal ones are built: with time, consistency, trust, and a genuine interest in the person on the other side.

So, on International Dog Day, I'll take the reminder.

Show up. Be present. Keep your word. And don't underestimate what those small moments can build over time.

And if you happen to have a dog sleeping next to you while you're reading this, give them an extra scratch behind the ears from me. 🐾

There’s a point in a founder’s journey when being the person who “gets it done” starts to feel less like a strength and ...
08/26/2026

There’s a point in a founder’s journey when being the person who “gets it done” starts to feel less like a strength and more like a weight.

I know how easy it is to fall into this.

You answer the question because you know the answer.

You fix the mistake because it will take less time than explaining it.

You jump into the meeting because you want to make sure it goes well.

You rewrite the email because, honestly, it’s just easier to do it yourself.

And for a while, it works.

Until one day you realize that everyone is waiting for you.

Waiting for you to make the decision.
Waiting for you to solve the problem.
Waiting for you to tell them what happens next.

That’s when being helpful can quietly turn into being the bottleneck.

Your team may be capable of so much more, but if every decision keeps coming back to you, they never get the chance to fully own it.

And you end up carrying a business that was supposed to give you more freedom, not less.

This is why I believe delegation is about much more than getting things off your plate.

It’s about building trust.

It’s being able to say, “I trust you to own this,” and then giving someone the clarity, support, and space to actually do it.

Because when your team starts owning outcomes instead of simply completing tasks, something changes.

You get to step back.

They get to step up.

And your business becomes stronger because it no longer depends on one person to keep everything moving.

That doesn’t mean you disappear from your business. Your vision and leadership still matter.

It simply means you stop carrying things that someone else is ready to carry with you.

So here’s a question I’m thinking about this week:

What are you still carrying that someone on your team is ready to own?

Sometimes the next step in growing your business isn’t doing more.

It’s trusting someone else to do more.

And if this is something you’re working through right now, send me a DM. I’m happy to talk it through with you. If I can help, great. And if there’s someone in my network who is better suited to support you, I’m happy to connect you with them.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

I talk to a lot of leaders who have years of experience, incredible stories, and hard-earned lessons, but when I suggest...
08/25/2026

I talk to a lot of leaders who have years of experience, incredible stories, and hard-earned lessons, but when I suggest they share more of their thinking online, they immediately say, “I wouldn’t even know what to post.”

I understand that. When you live your expertise every day, it can be difficult to see what is actually valuable to someone else.

But that is often where your best content is hiding.

The conversation you had with a client that made you rethink something. The mistake you see leaders making over and over again. The lesson you learned the hard way that you wish someone had told you ten years ago. Those are the things people want to hear about.

You don't need to spend hours creating content to build authority. In fact, I think that mindset is one of the reasons so many smart leaders avoid showing up online in the first place.

Try giving yourself five minutes.

Think about something you noticed that day, something you have an opinion about, or something you have learned through experience. Write down what you think and, more importantly, explain why it matters.

That is enough.

You are not trying to become a full-time content creator. You are simply giving people a window into how you think.

And when you do that consistently, something starts to happen. The right people begin to recognize your perspective. They remember the way you approach problems. They begin to associate your name with the kind of insight they value.

That is what I mean by thought leadership.

It isn't about saying something profound every day. It is about being willing to share what you already know in a way that helps someone else.

Five minutes of intentional thinking can be far more valuable than an hour spent trying to come up with something that sounds impressive.

As most of you know, our family has been walking through a really difficult season after a recent family emergency.The g...
08/24/2026

As most of you know, our family has been walking through a really difficult season after a recent family emergency.

The good news is that he is recovering, and we are incredibly grateful to be able to say that. We still have a road ahead of us, but things are moving in the right direction, and that alone feels like such a gift.

What has meant the most during this time has been the way people have shown up for our family. The messages, prayers, meals, check-ins, and simple reminders that we are not walking through this alone have carried us more than I can put into words.

For those who have asked how they can help, our friends and family have set up a Meal Train to help take one small thing off our plate while we focus on getting him better and getting our family back on our feet.

If you would like to contribute a meal or help support our family, you can find the Meal Train here: https://mealtrain.com/50y49k

And if you have already reached out, prayed for us, brought a meal, or simply kept us in your thoughts, please know that we see it and appreciate you more than you know.

We are taking things one day at a time and feeling incredibly grateful for the people surrounding us through it all. ❤️

Coming back from an injury is always hard, even when you’ve done it before.Sometimes, an injury brings up more than phys...
08/23/2026

Coming back from an injury is always hard, even when you’ve done it before.

Sometimes, an injury brings up more than physical pain. It can bring up old wounds, frustration, disappointment, or that feeling of being stuck in despair.

But we get to choose what we do with the experience.

We can sit on our island and stay stuck in what happened, or we can feel what we feel and ask:

What is this season trying to teach me?

My recent foot injury taught me more than I expected.

I learned where I had weaknesses.

I learned new levels of patience.

I learned to trust my coach and my partner.

I learned to allow myself to rest and be still without feeling like I had to constantly push forward.

And maybe most importantly, I learned to trust that I can come back stronger.

Sometimes we have seasons of rest that we don't choose. Sometimes we have to lean on the people around us.

And maybe that's not a weakness.

Maybe it's an invitation to receive more.

Maybe it's a reminder that something in our lives has gotten a little out of balance.

Now that I'm coming out of this injury, I'm choosing to celebrate what I can do.

I can climb outside.

I'm still strong.

I'm still completely in love with rock climbing.

I still get to go on adventures.

And I get to trust my partner and his unique abilities as I find my way back.

Coming back isn't always about returning to who you were.

Sometimes, it's about discovering that you can come back differently, wiser, stronger, and more grateful than before.

I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to feel like we always need to be “on.”There’s always another person to meet, an...
08/23/2026

I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to feel like we always need to be “on.”

There’s always another person to meet, another conversation to have, another message to answer, another opportunity to follow up on.

And I love connecting with people. I really do. Some of the best things in my life and business have come from relationships I never could have planned.

But I also think we need to be intentional about when we make room for those conversations.

For me, Saturday is a good reminder of that.

I don’t need to fill every open space with work. I can slow down, spend time with the people I care about, enjoy my day, and let my mind wander a little.

And I’ve noticed that when I give myself that space, I come back to my work with better ideas, more energy, and a lot more clarity.

You don’t have to be accessible every minute to build meaningful relationships.

Sometimes giving yourself a little space is exactly what helps you show up better when it matters.

So, good evening and happy weekend. ❤️

What are you making time for today?

There’s something powerful about looking backward.Not to live in the past, but to remember how far you’ve come.I think a...
08/21/2026

There’s something powerful about looking backward.

Not to live in the past, but to remember how far you’ve come.

I think about my years as a cyclist, making it to the top of a mountain, taking on the Death Ride, going on crazy adventures with friends, and accomplishing things I genuinely never thought I could.

At the time, I was focused on the next climb. The next challenge. The next thing I had to prove to myself.

But looking back now, I can see something I couldn’t always see then:

I had already done hard things.

I had already pushed through uncertainty.
I had already surprised myself.
I had already become someone capable of more than I thought.

And that matters.

Because sometimes, when we’re facing a new goal, we look forward and wonder, Can I actually do this?

Instead, try looking backward.

Look at the things you once thought were impossible. The risks you took. The moments you kept going. The challenges you figured out.

Those experiences aren’t just memories. They’re evidence.

Evidence that you can learn.
Evidence that you can adapt.
Evidence that you can trust yourself.

I’ve learned to borrow belief from my past accomplishments when I need it for the next thing I’m building, whether that’s a personal goal, a new adventure, or growing a business.

Your past success doesn’t guarantee your next one.

But it can remind you that you’re probably more capable than you’re giving yourself credit for.

So look back.

Celebrate how far you’ve come.

Then borrow a little of that courage for wherever you’re going next.

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Downtown Raleigh, NC

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