July 8, 2026
Own Your Weird
Fun fact: I am the most unathletic person you will ever meet. If you don’t believe me, watch the video of me rollerblading—it’s on my Instagram (you have to scroll […]
May 6, 2026
I apologize in advance
F*CK YOu MENOPAUSE. I apologize in advance. When you see me next, I’ll probably cry. Maybe you’re wearing a color I like, or you said “hi” in a really nice […]
August 19, 2022
Hire Slow
If I asked you what your hiring process is would you say: 1. Post job to Indeed/LinkedIn or other job boards, 2. Filter through applicants, 3. Schedule interviews, 4. Interview, […]
January 31, 2022
Accept the Damn Help
Why the hell is it so hard for us to accept help? The only time we’re in it alone is when we’re too stubborn to rely on those around us. […]
May 18, 2021
It’s time to rethink the 4-year degree
This blog probably won’t earn me a lot of friends in academia or in the parenting world, but hell it needs to be said. No matter what profession you are […]
March 12, 2020
Small Business Hazard Ahead
As if running a small business wasn’t hard enough, now we’re dealing with a pandemic. At this point, no one has any idea what that will mean for second-stage companies […]
February 18, 2019
Listen up
One of the most important skills a person can possess is the ability to listen. In a world where phones are beeping, watches are buzzing and emails are popping up…we […]
October 8, 2018
The benefits of team retreats
The 8THIRTYFOUR team, took time out to reconnect, strategize and explore a small town in Northern Michigan this past week. Since we began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), we […]
September 26, 2018
Diversity and inclusion: It’s just good business
If you live in Grand Rapids, chances are you have seen the controversy surrounding the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce’s decision to endorse Republican Gubernatorial candidate, Bill Schuette. 8THIRTYFOUR, along […]
August 16, 2018
Itself night place dominion together isn’t that second.
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August 14, 2018
Of behold she’d beast bring night open, forth. Seas first.
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August 12, 2018
Under fourth had years let creepeth very dominion.
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August 9, 2018
Leadership lessons from an accidental leader
Most entrepreneurs and business owners fail terribly a leading. No one tells you when you start your business, that you will someday have to manage an entire team. At the […]
July 9, 2018
Be the leader you wish you had
The worst bosses I ever had…were women. I know I am not alone, many share the same experiences. These experiences have driven me to be a better leader and to […]
January 9, 2018
Small Biz Musings Top Blogs of 2017
My top blogs of 2017 were incredibly personal and a bit painful to write. I narrowed last year’s blogs down to the top 5. In each of these my passion […]
September 18, 2017
The value of core values
The definition of core values according to dictionary.com is the below: Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. … Core values also help companies to determine if they are […]
August 10, 2017
Let’s negotiate
Negotiation is a part of every aspect of our life. In your personal life it could be trying to get your spouse to do a chore or run an errand. […]
June 15, 2017
What does your brand champion?
What do you support? Do you stay neutral? Stay out of any political discourse? Many companies choose to quietly support or not support certain organizations in their community or remain […]
June 6, 2017
Hearing your employees
I always think it is ironic I write these blogs about management, when I often struggle to find my way. I guess I figure, when I am researching, reading and […]
March 31, 2017
Marketing love: Southwest Airlines
I have long been a fan of Southwest Airlines. Besides the fact that their boarding process is genius, prices are on point and the staff always seems pretty damn nice […]
March 27, 2017
The snowflake test
We have all heard the saying “special snowflakes”, most often this is referring to a certain age group or generation. The connotation is not meant to be positive, rather it […]
February 27, 2017
The importance of company culture
So often the importance of company culture is overlooked. In the past few months, I have put emphasis on mapping 834’s culture out, but not all companies see the need […]
June 6, 2016
Leadership Lessons – Culture
One of the biggest issues I have struggled with as 834 continues to grow is culture. How do we maintain our existing culture when adding new employees into the mix? […]
