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”.
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.