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Imagine that you have been issued a U.S. green card, have been living and paying taxes in the U.S. for years, are working hard to buy your first business, and are deep into the process of getting an SBA loan. Based on a new ruling issued this past Monday, you are out of luck if that loan is not finalized and approved by March 1st. Small business owners need consistency from government lending programs. Clear rules—tough or not—allow them to plan and act, while sudden policy s

“Imagine looking back one day and realizing you were brave enough to chase the life you truly wanted.” That moment of looking back is powerful. Not because everything turned out perfectly, but because you chose courage over comfort. Most people don’t regret failing; they regret never trying. The dreams left untouched, the risks avoided, the version of themselves they never allowed to exist. Chasing the life you truly want doesn’t mean having all the answers. It means taking t

I was honored to see EO Grit—the WhatsApp community created to support EO members facing tough business and financial challenges—featured on the EO Blog by Brian Burnsed . What began as a small space for vulnerability and real-time peer support has grown into a global network of more than 1,500 entrepreneurs, with learning events, subgroups, and “Grit Circles” helping members navigate obstacles together. The recognition is a reflection of the strength and generosity of this c

In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we welcome John Corcoran , Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Rise25 , who shares his expertise on using podcasts as a tool for building meaningful relationships and driving business success. "As we move forward, if not right now, we're not going to be able to tell what is real and what is fake online. Connecting with people in a genuine way, whether it's in person or through a podcast, is going to be crucial in the years ahead." The three

A few months ago, I met an incredible woman at an industry conference. Her bank had just been sold, and she was facing one of those career-defining moments: take a package or step into the unknown. Over the months that followed, I spent countless hours mentoring and coaching her—listening, advising, and encouraging. There were zero expectations. No agenda. Just being me and trying to help someone navigate a tough season. And now, in one of those moments that reminds you why l

"Imagine looking back one day and realizing you were brave enough to chase the life you truly wanted—and it worked." Not because everything was perfect. Not because you had all the answers. But because you decided to move anyway. You took the risk before yo u felt ready. You trusted yourself when the outcome wasn’t guaranteed. You chose discomfort over regret, growth over staying safe, and hope over fear. At the time, it probably felt messy. Uncertain. Maybe even a little ter

I recently spoke with a prospect who runs a highly profitable, successful business and wants to grow through acquisitions. He plans to finance them with a bank—which makes sense. What he wanted to skip was the bank underwriting each individual deal. That’s not realistic. And more importantly, it’s not smart. What is  realistic is setting yourself up with the right bank in advance: building the relationship, putting a line of credit in place, and getting the bank aligned with

With constant temptations such as checking email, looking at your phone and other distractions, it’s not surprising that the average attention span on a single task has shrunk to less than a minute over the past two decades. While technological distractions are only going to increase, scientists say the lost focus can be rebuilt by taking deliberate steps. One place to start is planning demanding work around your body’s natural rhythms of alertness and fatigue. During these “

Entrepreneurs wear a lot of hats. But one of the most important—and most overlooked—is the discernment hat. The one that asks a simple question before trusting anyone in a deal: Who do you really represent? This matters a lot when business brokers and advisors enter the picture. Most buyers don’t fully understand how business brokers work. In the vast majority of transactions, the broker represents the seller. The seller pays the commission. And despite common assumptions, it