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”.

Tom Hancock, consultant and author of Running Room, a blog about operations, clarity, and leadership for small businesses.
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Faith Before the Breakdown

In the quiet of the garage, oil drains from an old mower and lessons spill out with it. Preventive maintenance, it turns out, is more than mechanical wisdom—it’s an act of faith. The discipline that keeps engines running also keeps hearts steady. True stewardship starts before anything breaks, when foresight replaces fear and patience becomes trust. What we care for in private often determines what still runs tomorrow.

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