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The Allure of the “Next Best Thing” We live in a world that celebrates the newest software, the smartest tool, or the fastest shortcut. From productivity apps to CRM systems, business leaders [...]

Does the world really need another “how-to” guide on building a successful business? Are you skeptical? The strategies in Book Yourself Solid are based on actual knowledge and genuine [...]

Suppose you are the CEO of a company in a meeting with your senior leaders. Everything was going according to the agenda, but you can’t shake the nagging feeling that something is off. What could [...]

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a company in possession of a good fortune must want a better one.  No topic attracts more attention from senior leaders and investors than steady [...]

The Approach  Discovering people’s strengths and creating an environment for them to bring out their best selves in order to propel the growth of a company is at the heart of what Larendee does [...]

The Joy A lifetime commitment to growth and learning is one of Larendee’s core values.  How do you maintain a fresh sense of wonder while maintaining unwavering commitment? To Larendee, it’s in [...]

At the 2023 Self Storage Trade Show in Las Vegas, among roughly 3,000 attendees, 100 were women, and Larendee was one of them. For many years before that, she was often the only woman in a [...]

The plan is useless. But planning is essential. — Dwight D. Eisenhower    You might have heard this Eisenhower quote before. All kinds of different people, from Richard Nixon to Mike Tyson [...]

Did you know? The most common reason for startup failure is running out of cash?    Now, you might be rolling your eyes: why does that have anything to do with me? True. Buoyed by your [...]

As we enter difficult financial times, many businesses are realizing their cash flow is more seasonal than they once thought. Whether you’re a restaurant that’s been impacted by COVID [...]