It's curious how some nuggets stick in our memory, tucked away in a brain nook reserved for once-important things that linger without a delete button, even as their relevance fades. Years ago, back when Oprah was still relevant she offhandedly said “when you ask God for patience you are going to be put into situations that require patience.”

…But let’s cut the crap: it’s friction. And darling, it’s probably sneaking around your website, dancing through your social media posts, hiding in your CTAs, and playing hide-and-seek in your processes, lead magnets, podcast, and systems. It’s a money repellent.

Here’s a little known fact for you…in 2023, mobile e-commerce sales reached $2.2 trillion, accounting for 60% of all e-commerce sales worldwide​​. I’m guessing you want to be a part of that 60%, right? Well, if you want people to click and buy whatever you’re selling? Make sure you have PayPal as one of your payment options at checkout.

I don’t know who needs this reminder right now, but there are a lot of people on social media who are faking it.

Faking success. Faking happiness. Faking love. Faking knowledge. Faking sobriety. Faking friendships. Faking support. Faking entire lifestyles.

Yeah, you heard me. Quit overthinking every minor detail like you're trying to defuse a bomb in a movie. Quit worrying about what might go wrong as if you're forecasting the next big market crash. Stop stalking people on social media like a lovesick teenager….

You know I like to keep things light around here, but I absolutely have to share what happened in my world last weekend. You may already know because it made national news, but the town I live in was hit by a devastating tornado. While I’m eternally grateful that my home, family, and dogs (especially the dogs, IYKYK) are all unharmed, there are many who did not fare as well as I did. The devastation across the city was alarming, with many businesses, homes, trees, and powerlines completely taken down.

What if we told you that the secret sauce to unyielding business success isn’t found in the glossy, Instagrammable moments of entrepreneurial life, but rather in the nitty-gritty, unglamorous corners of foundational work? You’d probably think we're stark raving mad. But hang with us for a moment – there’s method in our madness.

There’s a wild, unbridled energy that pulses through the veins of every entrepreneur. It’s that uncontainable spirit, the insatiable appetite for creation and innovation, that separates us from the rest. In this tumultuous, yet exhilarating world of entrepreneurship, every day is a dance with possibility and every challenge, a melody of growth. It’s messy, it’s beautiful, and above all, it’s a blessing of unparalleled proportions.

Let’s dive into the dog-eat-dog world of business with a twist—turns out, our four-legged friends are more than just cuddle buddies; they're undercover business gurus. Here’s the lowdown on the 11 bark-worthy lessons I’ve snagged from my furball that’ll give you a leg up in life and business. So, kick back, give your pooch an extra scratch, and let’s unleash these nuggets of wisdom.

1. Loyalty is King: Just like our tail-wagging pals, sticking by your pack pays off big time. It’s about crafting a vibe of trust and killer relationships that last longer than a chew toy.

"You can't build a great building on a weak foundation. You must have a solid foundation if you're going to have a strong superstructure." ~~ Gordon B. Hinckley

Building a strong business foundation is critical for the success of any entrepreneur. Without a solid foundation, a business is likely to struggle and even fail in the long run. Maverick Mentor’s understands the importance of having a strong business foundation, and that's why they encourage entrepreneurs to focus on core values, mission, vision, business plan, SWOT analysis, competitive analysis, failure, and scaling.