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Strategies for Success


Buried Treasure: Why Customer Retention is Hidden Gold
We spend a lot of time, money, and energy chasing brand new customers, which is akin to a business dating app where we are endlessly...
Sheila McCumby
Oct 25 min read


Practicing the Subtle Art of the "Gracious No" in Your Shop
We love our clients, we truly do. The joy of helping someone find the perfect frame to elevate cherished artwork or preserve a precious...
Sheila McCumby
Jul 287 min read


Achieving Success in Business, Love and Marriage: A Holistic Approach
My first day in grad school, many years ago, I attended a course titled "Fundamentals of Marriage and Family Counseling." My professor...
Sheila McCumby
Jun 236 min read


Humble Pie Is the Worst Tasting Pie Ever: My Journey to Semi-Competent Leadership (Still a Work in Progress)
Take a deep breath. This might sting a little, like getting a paper cut from a mat bevel. But someone needs to say it, so here goes... I...
Sheila McCumby
May 159 min read


Framing Freakout: Are Tariffs Trying to Knock Out Your Profits? How To Fight Back with Class and A Little Bit of Sass.
The writer, poet, and rebel Dorothy Parker famously coined the phrase, “What fresh hell is this?” Lately, that's exactly how I feel when...
Sheila McCumby
Apr 195 min read


Entrepreneurial Growth: Key Coaching Tips for Small Businesses
As entrepreneurs and small business owners, the journey to success can sometimes feel overwhelming. From managing daily operations to...
Sheila McCumby
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Small Business Success: Top Consulting Strategies Revealed
In the world of small business, success doesn't come easily. It takes a combination of hard work, dedication, and sometimes, the guidance...
Sheila McCumby
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Maximizing Success: Innovative Teaching Methods for Entrepreneurs
In today's competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs and small business owners are constantly seeking innovative teaching methods to...
Sheila McCumby
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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