ActionCOACH of the Triangle

02/22/2026

If you’re already working 60 hours a week, scaling may be the wrong next move.

In this video, I explain why businesses move through 5 distinct phases.

And why your phase determines what makes sense right now.

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02/21/2026

Most founders don’t have a growth problem.

They have a phase problem.

They’re trying to scale a business that hasn’t earned scale yet.

If you’re already working 60 hours a week, that’s not a badge of honor.

That’s a signal your business is running on founder horsepower instead of operational leverage.

And here’s the part people don’t like hearing.

Hiring a “super salesperson” won’t fix that.

It usually just exposes it faster.

If you haven’t defined why customers should do business with you, your sales process becomes improvisation.

If you haven’t strengthened your distinctive competencies, you’re competing on urgency, price, or personality.

That’s not a moat.

That’s exhaustion dressed up as ambition.

Every business moves through phases.

Five of them.

And each phase has different priorities.

Different constraints.

Different moves that actually make sense.

When you run “next phase” initiatives in the “current phase” business, you don’t just waste money.

You burn time you don’t get back.

And you pull stress into places it doesn’t belong.

Know your phase.

Then execute what that phase requires.

That’s how you scale without breaking the business you’re trying to grow.

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12/19/2025

Heading into the weekend feeling like you worked hard but didn't move the needle?
That’s the worst feeling.
You spent all week "fixing" things, messaging, funnels, sales—but deep down, you suspect you were working on the wrong things.

Strategy isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right thing for right now.
The businesses that win are the ones that can ruthlessly prioritize.

Let’s set you up for a better week next week. Book a free discovery call with me. We’ll look at your business, clear the fog, and get you on the right track.

Enjoy your weekend, y'all!https://gotriangle.actioncoachlp.com/vsl

12/18/2025

I know where my business is. I hear that a lot.
It sounds ridiculous to suggest you don't, right? You’re the owner. You’re in the weeds every day.
But being in the weeds often means you can't see the field. That blind spot is where you lose momentum.

I’ve seen owners completely change their life and business trajectory just by getting an outside perspective to challenge their assumptions. It’s a game-changer.

This call might just change your life. It’s free, it’s honest, and it’s for folks who are ready for a real reset. Link in comments.https://gotriangle.actioncoachlp.com/vsl

12/17/2025

There is a lot of noise out there. A lot of "gurus" selling one-size-fits-all tactics that frankly, are just bogus
They don't know your business. They don't know if you’re a startup in Durham or a legacy firm in Charlotte. Applying a tactic just because it worked for someone else is a recipe for disaster. What works for them right now is likely different from what works for you right now.

The turning point for most of my clients wasn't a new software or a viral post. It was a simple "reset" conversation where we identified exactly where the business was broken.

I’m not trying to sell you a product. I’m inviting you to have a conversation to discover your true priorities. Grab a sweet tea and let’s chat.
I popped the link down in the comments so y'all can easily grab a time that works for you. https://gotriangle.actioncoachlp.com/vsl

12/16/2025

We all want good people. But I see so many folks in the Triangle trying to hire their way out of a structural problem.

You get seduced into thinking, "If I just get a better sales guy" or "If I hire a new operations manager," everything will smooth out. But if you don’t have a razor-clear understanding of your priorities, you’re just bringing good people into a bad system. It’s expensive and it hurts your reputation.

Most owners I speak with think they know their priorities, but after a 15-minute chat, they realize they were focusing on Step 10 when they haven't finished Step 2.

Stop the expensive guesswork. Let’s jump on a quick call to reset your trajectory before you make that next hire. Link in comments. https://gotriangle.actioncoachlp.com/vsl