The Hidden Systems Sabotaging Your Business Success
As an entrepreneur, you've likely heard the advice “You need better systems!” countless times. Maybe you've even invested in fancy project management software or hired consultants to create standard operating procedures. But what if I told you that you already have...
Systems – Harnessing The Power Of Consistent Behavior
Are you in control of your systems, or are your systems controlling you? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo invite you into the world of systems and how the behaviors within your business shape the results you see....
Celebrating One Month of The Business You Really Want
Launching a podcast has been a dream of mine for several years but until recently, it seemed impossible to pull off. Lucky for me, Tonya has years of experience with podcast launches, marketing and hosting (she even co-hosted a cooking show sponsored by a...
The Truth About Managing People in Your Business
As a business owner, you know that your team can make or break your success. But here's a hard truth many entrepreneurs struggle to face: The people who helped you build your business may not be the ones to help you scale it. In the latest episode of The Business...
Resources – Making The Most Of Your People
Wondering how to get the most out of your team? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo explore the critical role that people play in your business. Whether you're managing a small team or you're a solopreneur navigating...
Are Your Finances Holding Your Business Hostage?
Do you find yourself avoiding your financial reports like the plague? You wouldn’t be the first. And I doubt you’d even be the last In fact, many business owners admit to hiding from their numbers, letting fear and misconceptions about accounting keep them from...
Accounting – Making Sense Of The Numbers That Matter
Feeling overwhelmed by financial reports? Wondering how to use numbers to truly drive your business forward? In this episode of "The Business You Really Want," hosts Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo break down the often dreaded world of accounting. They tackle the myths...
Mastering True Delegation: A Guide to Effective Leadership
Delegation is often seen as a simple task: Assign a job to someone else and move on. But as any experienced leader knows, true delegation is far more complex. In this episode of The Business You Really Want, co-host Tonya Kubo and I explore the deeper layers of...
The Hidden Engine of Business Success: Lessons from 40 Years in Operations
After four decades in business, I've seen workplace communications evolve dramatically. As the founder of Everyday Effectiveness, a business operations firm advising impact-driven business owners and executives, I've also witnessed firsthand the high cost of...
Will You be at Houston’s International Quilt Market?
As a long-time business consultant in the craft industry, I've seen firsthand the passion and creativity that drive creative retailers and the businesses that cater to them. But I've also witnessed the struggles many face in turning their passion into a thriving,...
I'm Gwen Bortner, and I've spent 40 years turning chaotic businesses into well-oiled machines across 47 industries. Now, my team and I work with women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fulfilling businesses aligned with their values.