On September 3rd, 2020, Ashley and Scott Ansel were guests for the fourth Business Brew Work-From-Home Edition. The Ansels own and operate Northwest Pet Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The conversation centered around what the Ansels have learned during the…
I Feel Like It’s Not Working
Something I hear said often in the marketing and small business space is “I don’t feel like it’s working.” A lot of times, this comes from a frustrated business owner who doesn’t believe something like social media is producing results.
Stop Shoulding on Yourself
It’s been said that you should live life looking through the windshield and not the rearview mirror.
That’s Not My Job
A while back, I went to lunch with a friend. It’s a local place and it had been on my radar and I was excited when my friend suggested it. When we got there, it was just after 11am, just…
Positively Negative
Its time for a confession. I have had a negative mindset lately. Like really negative. Here are the symptoms: I’ve been rough around the edges with my kids, I’ve been grumpy with my wife, I’ve gossiped about others, I’ve marginalized…
Giving Advice
I like to give advice. I like to help others. In fact, the mission of Tinderbox Consulting is “to serve God by serving others.” But, I want to be transparent about something. I don’t give advice because I’m the smartest…
Shopping When You’re Hungry
Out of all the advice I’ve ever given, or will ever give, this principle seems to be the most important. Why? Because I see the same mistake made over and over and over again. Do not make important decisions regarding…