There was a moment—not that long ago—when I looked at everything I had built and asked myself a brutal question:
“Is this even working?”
I had the vision. The drive. The passion.
But despite all the late nights, strategy sessions, and sheer grit—I was exhausted.
Not just tired… mentally, emotionally...
No one looks forward to a trip to the emergency room. It’s usually the last place anyone wants to be. Unfortunately, I spent much of my weekend in the hospital, starting with an unexpected ER visit. While the experience was far from enjoyable, it left me with some powerful business lessons.
The wee...
Today, I’m reminded of the importance of community, the kind that lifts us up, reminds us of our worth, and catches us when we fall. Since launching BOSS Academy in 2014, I’ve been blessed to support and encourage fellow entrepreneurs every day. But in 2021, when our community truly came to life, BO...
The title of this post is one of the most important lessons I've learned about communication. Â
We often carry burden in our lives. Perhaps being tired, frustrated, stressed, or just unhappy can impact our energy level. If we wear our feelings on our sleeves, we may not be showing up to others how ...
Sales can be intimidating for entrepreneurs. For many, it's an art they weren’t trained in, yet it’s a vital skill for driving business growth. That’s where Askology comes in—a methodology I’ve developed to demystify sales and empower business leaders with tools to engage, connect, and close deals e...
by Paul Kirch, BOSS Academy Founder
In the world of sales (and entrepreneurship), one simple shift in approach can make a tremendous impact on client engagement and revenue: assumptive selling. This strategy involves confidently guiding a client through the sales process, assuming they’ll want the ...
We've all encountered times in our lives when challenges felt overwhelming. In these moments, it’s easy to feel stuck, as if no amount of effort can change our situation. This experience is commonly referred to as Learned Helplessness in psychology. It occurs when, after repeated setbacks or failure...
Guest post by Thomas Petty, BOSS Academy Member
If I send a letter to my Aunt Mabel in Texas, I feel pretty confident that my letter will be delivered to her within a few days. The mail carrier doesn’t really check who sent it, and if it has a stamp and a delivery address on it, it will be dropped ...
