Whispers From the New Year: Why Your Business Needs a GPS

Whispers From the New Year: Why Your Business Needs a GPS

Whispers From the New Year: Why Your Business Needs a GPSMichael Gabriel
Published on: 28/12/2025

Stop driving in circles. Zach Wendt and Michael Gabriel break down the GPS Framework (Goal, Priorities, Strategy) to help you 10x your business in the new year.

Growth Strategies
What is the Value of a Brand? (It’s Not Your Logo)

What is the Value of a Brand? (It’s Not Your Logo)

What is the Value of a Brand? (It’s Not Your Logo)Zach Wendt
Published on: 23/12/2025

What is a brand? Zach Wendt and Michael Gabriel define brand value, tell the story of the Filet-O-Fish, and explain the "million-dollar math" of your database.

Growth Strategies
The "Terry" Trap: Why Word-of-Mouth is Dying (And How to Win the Panic Search)

The "Terry" Trap: Why Word-of-Mouth is Dying (And How to Win the Panic Search)

The "Terry" Trap: Why Word-of-Mouth is Dying (And How to Win the Panic Search)Michael Gabriel
Published on: 16/12/2025

Why word-of-mouth is a trap. Zach Wendt and Michael Gabriel break down the "Local Edge"—how to win the Google game and be the answer to every homeowner's panic search.

Growth Strategies
Triple Your Hourly Wage: Moving from Muscle to Mind

Triple Your Hourly Wage: Moving from Muscle to Mind

Triple Your Hourly Wage: Moving from Muscle to MindMichael Gabriel
Published on: 09/12/2025

Stop trading muscle for money. Zach Wendt and Michael Gabriel break down the 4 levels of business value and the "Grinch Tree" strategy for borrowing traffic.

Growth Strategies

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