Some decisions we make have a hidden cost that we never think of. MIT/Sloan estimates that the cost of bad data equals 15-25% of total revenue for most companies. As the progression below demonstrates, bad information starts with bad data:

Senior business leaders face the widest variety of confidence struggles. Here are five that weigh heavily on anyone in the corner office:

Data2Profit is almost 5! As I look back, I can’t help but reflect on what a journey it’s been! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working my magic with various businesses across all kinds of industries. But I realize every client has three things in common…

There’s nothing funny about inflation, but at least one business has kept its sense of humor. More importantly, they adjusted prices and set new expectations with their customers!

All numbers are not created equal. And some... are much more important. As much as I love talking business, today I’m asking you to think about some very different numbers, with very different consequences…

From our backyard wedding to the outside world, “I want what is best for you” can these days seem hard to find. The news and social media endlessly highlight the political extremes, soaring crime, social injustice, and divisive court decisions.

The economic news is not getting better. Inflation hit another 40-year record. The Fed hints at a .75% rate hike. Stocks are in bear market territory. Inflation may not have peaked yet, and the prospects for a “soft-landing” seem to be fading.

Connecting today to your future requires a longer-term perspective. While we all dream about life in retirement, most of us aren't great at actively preparing for it. Consider this: 64% of Americans either don’t think their savings are on track or aren’t sure…

After understanding their situation and asking a few questions, we agreed on a six-session introduction to business financial management. Each week they will invest in 2½ hours of in-person training + homework exploring

We have all screamed that more than once, usually when technology or information fails us. Have you ever had an experience like this?

Can you tie your company’s conference room strategies directly to the physical reality of the street?

In other words, do you know how you grow? It is a pretty simple question with a pretty simple answer.

My silly question for today. A car pulls up. Mud streaks the entire windshield. But the driver assures you, “No worries! I have my rearview mirror!” Do you get in?

I jumped a month ago and found myself dancing on stage. Blindfolded. In front of 100+ people. It was a 60 second dance-off between four people. Most of the audience was much younger, so my first thought was “don’t be lame!” Still in at 40 seconds, I was thinking “I will not lose!”

My wife, Tina, was in full CEO mode this weekend. As we were getting ready to explore 50 ice sculptures in downtown West Bend, WI, she asked what it was like outside.

It took three tries to get the answer she needed. She didn’t want a directional ‘really cold’. She didn’t want the air temperature. She wanted the ‘feels like’ temperature with wind chill. Like a true business leader, she wanted the best info possible to make a decision!

NUMBERS DICTATE OUR LIVES.

Think about it, your weight and time of birth were among the first facts about you! In a world awash in data, everything about you and your business is being measured, analyzed, and turned into information.

When our website went live in October 2018, I had 25+ years of financial and business analysis leadership, and just finished a successful engagement through another firm. “I can do this myself!”