Road to 100: Top 10 Learnings from 100 Barthell Digital Clients
After working with over 100 companies and diverse teams, we reflected on the top 10 universal learnings for driving business growth.

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Advice: The Hidden Strength of Great Leaders
Asking for advice is a powerful leadership tool that fosters better decision-making, encourages collaboration, and leverages diverse perspectives. This post explores how seeking guidance demonstrates self-awareness, builds trust, and drives growth by creating a culture of openness and learning.

Grow Within Your Means: A Smarter Path to Sustainable Growth
Growing within your means is about managing resources wisely, aligning growth with capacity, and taking calculated risks to ensure sustainable success. This post explores strategies like using 13-week cash flow models, setting priorities with OKRs, and focusing on investments that deliver meaningful, long-term value.

Persistence Wins Every Time: The Key to Overcoming Business Challenges
Persistence is the foundation of long-term business success, allowing organizations to overcome setbacks, learn from challenges, and adapt to change. This post explores strategies to cultivate resilience, build a culture of perseverance, and turn obstacles into opportunities for growth.

Plan for the Long, Medium, and Short Term: A Cohesive Approach with the EOS Framework
The EOS framework connects long-term vision with actionable goals through 10-3-1 year planning, quarterly Rocks, and weekly scorecards, ensuring every step aligns with the bigger picture. This approach empowers teams with clarity, focus, and measurable progress, turning ambitious visions into achievable outcomes.

Set Clear Expectations: The Key to Aligned and Efficient Teams
Clear expectations are the foundation of aligned and efficient teams, reducing confusion, fostering accountability, and improving morale. This post explores practical strategies, like defining roles and using tools like SMART goals, to help leaders ensure their teams work with clarity and purpose.

Don’t Let Experience Fool You: Adaptability Over Tenure
Experience is valuable, but adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential in today’s fast-changing world. This post explores how leaders can balance their expertise with curiosity and a growth mindset to stay relevant, innovative, and effective.

Build Relationships Beyond Work: The Secret to Stronger Teams and Better Business
Building genuine relationships beyond work fosters trust, collaboration, and a sense of belonging that drives team success. This post explores how leaders can create stronger connections through intentional actions, drawing on insights from Dale Carnegie and the Harvard Business Review to highlight the business benefits of personal connections.

Avoid Politics and Toxic People: Building a Healthy Workplace Culture
Toxic behaviors and office politics can derail even the most promising businesses by eroding trust, morale, and productivity. This post explores strategies and frameworks from experts like Kim Scott and Brené Brown to help leaders foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collaboration where teams can thrive.

Make Your Business Needs Crystal Clear: The Foundation of Long-Term Success
Clarity around business needs is the foundation of success, helping companies focus on solving real problems and delivering meaningful value. This post explores proven frameworks like Curt Carlson's Value Creation Framework, OKRs, and the Lean Startup method to align teams, prioritize effectively, and avoid distractions that hinder growth.

Leaders Define Success: The Cornerstone of Thriving Businesses
Great leadership is the cornerstone of business success, shaping the vision, culture, and resilience of an organization. This post explores how emotional intelligence, clear communication, and a balance between intuition and data empower leaders to navigate challenges and inspire their teams to thrive.

Road to 100: Top 10 Learnings from 100 Barthell Digital Clients
This post distills the top 10 lessons learned from partnering with over 100 businesses across industries, highlighting universal truths that drive success. From the power of great leadership to growing within your means and fostering persistence, these insights offer practical guidance for entrepreneurs and leaders alike.