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As we head into Thanksgiving week, I’m reminded that gratitude isn’t just a feeling, it’s a leadership strategy. When you pause to recognize the people who make your business possible, your team, your clients, your partners, something shifts. The atmosphere changes. The energy in your business lifts. Gratitude opens the

Hey friends, Paul from ActionCOACH Piney Woods here. Let’s talk about the real holiday magic: gratitude. Not just lights, cookies, and chaos, but the kind of appreciation that keeps your customers coming back year after year. The truth is, this season isn’t just about closing Q4 strong – it’s about

Hey hey, y’all, Tracey here from ActionCOACH Piney Woods!  If the holidays have you feeling like you’re juggling ornaments, client expectations, and team vacations all at once, take a deep breath. You’ve got this, and I’ve got your back. Holiday marketing doesn’t have to be chaotic. With a solid plan

By Paul Kinghorn It’s that spooky time of year again, pumpkins glow, ghosts haunt, and cobwebs creep across the corners. But let’s be real: some of the scariest things aren’t in haunted houses… they’re in your business. Fear of failure.Fear of rejection.Fear of success (yes, that’s a thing too).These invisible

By Paul Kinghorn, Business Coach Every business owner I meet has a vision, a picture in their mind of what success looks like. Maybe it’s doubling revenue, expanding into new markets, or finally stepping out of the day-to-day grind so the business runs without you. But here’s the truth: a

Burnout sneaks in fast—and it’s sneaky. The grind of nonstop meetings, inbox overload, and pressure to perform doesn’t just dim your energy. It dims your leadership. When you’re running on fumes, your clarity vanishes, your creativity shrinks, and the ripple effects echo across your team and bottom line. At ActionCOACH

Hey there, Tracey from ActionCOACH Piney Woods! When your business is your family, you’re building more than profits—you’re building legacy. But legacy comes with its own hurdles. Here are five real-world challenges family-run businesses often face—and how to navigate them in a Piney Woods-style, coaching-driven way. — 1. Compensation Confusion

Hey y’all, Tracey here! Let’s be honest: some days, running a business feels less like a calm CEO moment and more like coaching a chaotic football team with no playbook, one headset, and a quarterback who won’t stop texting. Here’s the good news: if you’ve ever watched football (or shouted