The Invisible Heist: Protecting Your Brand in Retail Loss Prevention
When people think about "Loss Prevention" and protecting your brand in retail they often picture security cameras, anti-theft tags, gates, and stopping shoplifters. These are real problems. But there’s another kind of loss that’s harder to see. It doesn’t take products off the shelves, it takes trust, brand value, and even a business’s identity. This is the world of Intellectual Property (IP)...
Friday Founder Thoughts: The Power of Honest Differentiation
In my current MBA course, we're learning about marketing, including how brands use symbols and...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Learning from Success and Failure
As I continue on my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve been revisiting some of my favorite business...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Designing Solutions and Prioritizing Safety
A recent conversation with a friend reminded me of something that has always come naturally to...
Friday Founder Thoughts: The True Purpose of a Business
In 1970, economist Milton Friedman stirred the corporate world with his groundbreaking New York...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Embracing Strengths, Acknowledging Weaknesses, and Growing Together
As entrepreneurs, each of us brings unique strengths to the table. There are skills that come...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Embracing Real-World Feedback and Building Resilient Solutions
As a founder or team leader, it’s important to step into new projects with confidence. That...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Lessons from the Farm and the Realities of Business
Growing up on a farm in southern Ontario, I learned a lot about hard work, community, and facing...
Friday Founder Thoughts: Reflections on the Early Days of a Startup Journey
I’ve been on this entrepreneurial journey for over 200 days now. It feels both like a big...