Running Room is where I share stories, case studies, and lessons from the field — grounded insights to help small businesses create space for better operations, stronger teams, and smarter growth.
I call it Running Room because that’s what I try to give every client: room to run, simplifying the “more to manage”.
How CBRE Turned Platform Support into Strategic Advantage
What began as quiet feedback from a few project teams became the catalyst for a smarter support model at CBRE. This case study explores how risk reviews, embedded coaching, and client-facing innovation helped shift the way project delivery was supported—and how the right platform model can drive both internal and client success.
Why Small Businesses Struggle to Scale
Scaling isn’t just about getting bigger. Many small businesses stall when growth outpaces systems, people, or cash. This post explores the common traps and introduces a white paper that shows how to build smarter — not just faster.
The Hero Team: What Happens When You Tackle the Tough Stuff
How do you earn credibility as a new leader?
Not with strategy decks or speeches—but by tackling the thing no one else will touch.
Here’s how one tough decision sparked a high-performance culture.
Don’t Scale What’s Working — Scale Why It Works
A small firm asked me to help them scale. What they really needed was to stop guessing and start listening — to their team, their clients, and their own instincts. This post reflects on what we changed, why it worked, and how “doing less” created the space they needed to grow.
A Lowes Vest Helped Me Drop 20 Pounds and Reclaim My Spin Radius
After 40 years in corporate life, I took a seasonal job at Lowes—and dropped 20 pounds, found purpose, and nearly touched my toes. This personal story reflects on humility, health, and unexpected rewards. Turns out, it's never too late to move, to help, and to find joy in mulch therapy.
What CCBCC Did Before Tripling Sales
Before tripling sales volume, CCBCC needed a smarter way to scale operations. This post shares what they did first — and how it paid off. Download the case study to learn more.
How Workarounds Wreck Your Workflow
When business processes go unchecked, they morph into tangled messes of workarounds and inefficiency. The result? Chaos, burnout, and lost margin. In this post, we explore the “Bumble Ball Effect” and how to eliminate it with a few practical steps to restore order—and profit.