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    You are the owner, No one wants to say "NO" to you!

    You are the owner, No one wants to say "NO" to you!

By Dave Koshinz

You built it. You funded it. You live and breathe it. You are theOwner, the visionary, the person who makes the final call.

In that position, there's a powerful, subtle truth that eventually becomes a trap:When you are the Owner, no one tells you “No.”

This isn't a power trip; it's a structural realit...

01.20.26 06:29 AM
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Why 82% of Small Businesses Fail?

Why 82% of Small Businesses Fail?

By Dave Koshinz

Sarah had everything going for her — a brilliant product, loyal customers, and 18 months of steady growth. Then, almost overnight, her boutique marketing agency shut down.


The cause? Not competition. Not a bad economy. Not even a pandemic.
It was cash flow.

Sarah’s story isn’t rare. In fact, it’s happe...



10.15.25 11:31 AM
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Lopez Island Clarity: Why Letting Go Grows Your Business

Lopez Island Clarity: Why Letting Go Grows Your Business

By Dave Koshinz

I just returned from a week camping on Lopez Island in the Puget Sound. Cell service was spotty, but it didn’t matter. Before I left, I gave clear instructions, confirmed ownership, and put simple guardrails in place. The team knew what good enough looked like—and they ran with it.
As I watched the t...

08.28.25 08:51 AM
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Naivety & Grit: What I Learned Launching a Company.... Again- At 58!

Naivety & Grit: What I Learned Launching a Company.... Again- At 58!

By Dave Koshinz

When I opened the doors of my first venture at 27, I felt like a downhill skier: leaning forward, thin margin for error, but the speed itself kept me upright. At 31 it felt much the same. Nearly three decades later, starting a new business at 58 felt more like hiking that same slope—eyes wide, pack ...
08.19.25 06:12 AM
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Bootstrap OR Funded

Bootstrap OR Funded

By Dave Koshinz

When the spark hits at 3 a.m.—that “what-if…” moment scribbled on a napkin—whose dream is it, really? Yours? Or the investor who’ll soon be checking your burn-rate spreadsheet?
If, like me, you’ve bootstrapped ventures because outside money felt suspiciously like a new boss, you’re in good company. A...
08.04.25 07:50 AM
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Belonging Without Enmeshment: The Leadership Edge That Builds Powerful Teams

Belonging Without Enmeshment: The Leadership Edge That Builds Powerful Teams

By David Koshinz

Build powerful, resilient teams by fostering belonging without emotional entanglement. Learn the leadership edge that sustains connection through change.
05.05.25 07:20 AM
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Preparing for Change: How to Equip Your Team for an Uncertain Future

Preparing for Change: How to Equip Your Team for an Uncertain Future

By David Koshinz

Discover how to build a change-ready team with real-world tactics and inspiring case studies. Reframe change as progress—not disruption.
04.27.25 07:05 PM
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Radical Acceptance: The Paradox of Change

Radical Acceptance: The Paradox of Change

By David Koshinz

Embrace radical acceptance to spark real change. Learn how seeing clearly—without judgment—creates space for growth, healing, and transformation.
04.20.25 12:13 PM
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The Power and the Pitfall of Hope in Leadership

The Power and the Pitfall of Hope in Leadership

By David Koshinz

Turn hope into action. Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of hopeful leadership and lead with clarity, courage, and impact. Read more now.
04.14.25 07:00 AM
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Aidan’s New Challenge: Navigating a Necessary Reduction in Force

Aidan’s New Challenge: Navigating a Necessary Reduction in Force

By David Koshinz

Aidan faces a tough challenge as market disruption forces him to reduce his team. He navigates tough decisions with empathy, balancing priorities and tough choices. How do you handle tough leadership decisions?
04.07.25 07:54 AM
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