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Women in Business: How Elisabeth Gelhar Built Two Thriving Brands
In this Women in Business Series episode, I sit down with Elisabeth Gelhar, the owner of Oak and Ivy, LLC, and Elisabeth Ashliegh...
Rick Slark
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Stop Watering Dead Plants: Recognizing When It's Time to Let Go
"You can't water dead flowers back to life." As business owners, we're driven by optimism. We see potential in every idea, client, and...
Rick Slark
Sep 27, 20242 min read
Tupperware’s Downfall: What Small Business Owners Can Learn from an Icon’s Struggle
Remember your first Tupperware container? Maybe it was the one your grandmother used to store cookies or the colorful set your mother...
Rick Slark
Sep 20, 20242 min read
Braving Economic Storms: Thriving Amidst Global and Local Pressures
Introduction In the industrial heartland of Northeast Ohio, brothers Mike and Dave run a small but proud manufacturing business. Their...
Rick Slark
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Is Your Manufacturing Business Prepared for the Future?
"The manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, but it’s currently standing on shaky ground," says Timothy Fiore,...
Rick Slark
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Avoid Common Leadership Pitfalls as an Emerging Leader or Manager
How you handle power as a leader or manager can define your journey to success. Let's explore five common leadership pitfalls that can...
Rick Slark
Jun 28, 20242 min read
“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving".— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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