Running Reflections: Spring Saturdays

 June 11, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Green grass Forest foliage Blossoming bushes Time passes. Seasons change. Opportunities emerge. A quiet reminder: Life is for living Not just ✔️✔️✔️ off the to-do list. What are you doing that’s fresh this spring? Drop me a line and share your thoughts...
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Governance Without Chaos: Structuring Roles in an Employee-Owned Business

 June 04, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When entrepreneurs hear “employee ownership” many instinctively recoil. The fears? Decision-making will get messy. Accountability will vanish. Too many cooks in the kitchen. But here’s the truth: well-run employee-owned businesses thrive not in spite...
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Running Reflections: What’s your love language?

 May 28, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Are you familiar with the five love languages? (Gary Chapman) This quintessential concept was first introduced to me years ago by a local connection - Ana Ideas. (Hi Ana, it’s been a minute!) After reading the book, I didn’t even need the quiz - I knew...
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The Case for Selling your Business to Employees

 May 21, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When most business owners think about succession, they picture selling to a third party - a competitor, private equity firm, or investor group. And while those are valid and often lucrative paths, they’re not the only options. There’s a growing movement...
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Running Reflections: It can be exhausting!

 May 14, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
It can be exhausting… I don’t know if it’s just me. I don’t know if it’s truly a gender thing. But it can be exhausting. Expectations. As a leader (Professional Expectations) Take charge ➡️ but don’t be bossy. Take responsibility ➡️ but let others get...
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What Buyers Are Really Looking For in a Digital-First Business

 May 07, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When it comes to selling your business, you know your books matter - but your digital footprint may matter just as much. In a recent conversation on The Cash Rich Exit Podcast, I spoke with Brock Murray, co-founder of seoplus+, about the growing importance...
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Running Reflections: Separating Noise From What Truly Matters

 April 30, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In a world where we’re constantly connected, it’s easy to blur the lines between noise, information, entertainment, and infotainment. It’s also easy to fall into the trap of thinking there’s one right answer. But life isn’t black or white - it’s a spectrum...
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Stop Winging It: The Real Cost of Selling a Business Without a Plan

 April 23, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve spent years - possibly decades - building your business. You’ve grown a loyal team, weathered economic cycles, and created something that supports your own lifestyle, and that of others. Yet, when it comes to selling that business, too many founders...
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Running Reflections: Moving Meditation

 April 16, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When I say meditation, what comes to your mind? For me, running is a form of moving meditation. A rhythm, a flow, a way to quiet the noise. Off the road, I practice meditation. Emphasis on practice. My meditations are usually guided, usually imperfect...
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Financial Red Flags Every Entrepreneur Should Watch Out For (and How to Fix Them)

 April 09, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Cash is king”. Yet, despite knowing this, many entrepreneurs find themselves surprised by cash flow issues, profitability gaps, or unexpected financial setbacks. After years of advising entrepreneurs on their journeys...
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