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Just like sailing across the world, being one degree off course may seem small at first—but over time it can take you far from your destination. Stay focused, make regular adjustments, and ensure you’re always heading in the right direction.

Hire for attitude not just for skill—because traits like positivity, work ethic, and teamwork are harder to teach. Skills can be trained, but the right mindset leads to better culture and long-term success. Prioritize character and cultural fit during the hiring process, then invest in training to build the necessary skills.

Quick feedback when employees stray off course can keep them on track.

At first glance, ice boating looks like a thrilling winter sport—but beneath the surface, it offers a powerful metaphor for running a successful business. This video captures the speed, control, and precision of ice boating while highlighting lessons that directly translate to entrepreneurship.

Recruiting, motivating and retaining the team is one of the biggest challenge that business owners face. For many small and medium sized businesses, there is no HR person to help with the process. In this video, I use the analogy of creating a team of a racing yacht to parallel the challenges of creating a team for a business owner.

Doug talks about how the company owner ensures that the company culture is a reflection of how he or she wants to do business and treat...

Doug uses the fear and the fun of ice boating to provide a few analogies about the trials and tribulations of being a small business owner

Is your business a seasonal business? If so, there are a lot of different ways to manage through the highs and lows of your business'...