The Dragons Look Different When You Study the Map
Here be dragons. That phrase was once used to mark the unknown. Uncharted waters. Unfamiliar territory. Places people had not […]
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Building a Life You Choose / Career Transition / Entrepreneurship / Exploring the Unknown / Franchise / Starting a Business
The Powerful Reason More Professionals Are Exploring Franchising
Most people have no idea how franchising actually works. They think they do. They see a fast-food restaurant, a hotel, […]
Exploring the Unknown / Life Transitions / Mindset & Motivation / Personal Growth / Self-Development
At the Edge of Progress: Activity vs The Right Activity
Why staying busy feels productive… and still leaves you in the same place There’s a point in almost every meaningful […]
Career Transition / Entrepreneurship / Exploring the Unknown / Life Transitions / Redefining Success / Uncategorized
When the Ground Beneath Your Work Life Disappeared
There’s a moment sailors don’t talk about much. Not the storm.Not the triumph.Not the arrival. The moment they talk about […]
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Plan the Way Back Before You Set Sail
When Spanish explorers set sail for the New World, they weren’t just chasing discovery. They were chasing something they could […]
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Navigating the Unknown
Leaving familiar ground is often treated as the main event. The big decision. The bold move. The moment that separates […]
Understanding Business Taxes: The Hidden Currents
A quick note before we start: I am not a lawyer, accountant, or tax advisor. This article explains general concepts […]
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Understanding Business Taxes: The Map Gets Bigger
Before We Set Sail Before we dive into the waters of business taxes, a quick note. I am not a […]
Reflection
My wife posted this picture on Facebook the other day to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. When I looked at […]
Understanding Business Taxes: A New Owner’s Guide
Business ownership opens doors most people never see, including how taxes actually work. This article examines common tax concepts that […]
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The Lessons We Thought We Outgrew
Here Be Dragons usually leans into metaphors. Maps. Warnings scribbled in the margins. The places where certainty runs out, and […]
Provisioning for the Journey: What Egyptian Breakfasts Teach Us About Setting Out Into the Unknown
Morning on the Nile didn’t begin with fanfare. It began quietly. A bit of river breeze. The shuffle of sandals […]
When the Safety Net Moved and No One Told Us
America wasn’t built by corporations. It was built by people who owned things. Shops. Trades. Farms. Small operations where work […]
When Even Apple Isn’t Safe
A Here Be Dragons exploration of job security, risk, and the quiet work of building your own path There are […]
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Choosing Your Business Structure: Mapping the Terrain Before You Set Sail
The conversation about business structures can feel unfamiliar. It’s a bit like sailing off the edge of the known world. […]
Veterans and the Next Mission: Transitioning to the Private Sector
I started to think more about my clients after Veterans’ Day this year. Some have left military service, and others […]
The Scout’s Compass and the Entrepreneur’s Map
Lessons from Scouting that apply to business — preparation, resilience, and teamwork. Introduction: Following the Trail Into the Unknown The […]
Funding Your Business Venture: The Real Guide (Without the Fairy Dust)
Starting a business is exciting. It can also be terrifying, especially when you get to the part where you have […]
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Why Franchising Is a Great Option for New Entrepreneurs
The Myth of the “Self-Made” Entrepreneur Most people imagine an origin story when they think about starting a business. They […]
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Why Business Ownership Isn’t Just About the Money
Exploring meaning, autonomy, and time freedom in entrepreneurship The Surface Story: Money Let’s be honest, money is often the spark […]