by Mikkel Pitzner | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we continue our journey from the present state of our businesses to the heights we aspire to reach, it’s clear that a straightforward path is often littered with obstacles. These obstacles, or issues, are not mere inconveniences. They are the bottlenecks that...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
So having identified the gap, the distance between where we want to get to and where we are today, we can surely see that something has to happen in between. This is where the methodology that I mentioned I would share with you in our previous edition of this...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Welcome to this edition of our newsletter, titled “From Here To There,” where we explore the journey from our current business realities to the achievement of our loftiest goals. Like many of my clients, you may find yourself dissatisfied with where your...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Dec 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Now have our goals identified and that we are committed to, and we have reviewed and assessed our current state of business. We can see there’s quite a distance between where we are now, and where we want to get to. The Gap: A Realm of Potential Having...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The final piece of the equation to assess the Current State of Our Business is to review our bank account. The bank account of a business is like its financial heartbeat, providing real-time insight into the operational liquidity and cash reserves available for...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are still assessing the Current State of our Business. In our journey to gain comprehensive control over our business finances, it’s essential to look beyond the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement. While the Balance Sheet is indeed a foundational...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Now onwards to our next step on our journey. Having established what we want and our commitment to achieving it, it’s time to evaluate where we stand today. This step is crucial in charting the path forward, and it seems to me that business owners of a lot of small...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today, we’re applying our ‘7 Levels Deep’ questioning technique to a specific example. Let’s imagine a client who aims to earn $500,000 in net profit. Through our probing, we reveal the profound personal reasons behind this financial target....
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the latest installment of our journey into the heart of business strategy. In this edition, we explore a tool that’s as simple as it is profound: the art of asking a question seven levels deep. This technique is more than just an exercise in...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
By now I hope that you have set some specific targets for your business to reach by a specific time (especially your fiscal year end point). You have to have kind of plant that mental flag in the horizon on that mountaintop that you want to reach. Such clarity not...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
In our last discussion, we ventured into the strategic habit of beginning with the end in mind. This edition is dedicated to crystallizing that vision into tangible business goals. What is that goal you wish to reach? Defining Your Business Aspirations As we navigate...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Helping my clients achieve a better result one of the very first questions is about what it is they wish to achieve. It’s a natural question to ask because I need to understand what I need to be working on with them. But the question is so much more than just...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hello, valued readers! Today, I’m thrilled to share that we’ve laid down the essential groundwork through our newsletter series. Together, we’ve navigated the importance of understanding and utilizing financial statements like the Profit & Loss...
by Mikkel Pitzner | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today, let’s unwrap the mystery of one of the most insightful financial statements out there—the Balance Sheet. This isn’t just a spreadsheet with numbers; it’s the financial mirror reflecting the true face of your business at any given time....