Over the past 40 years in business, I’ve seen countless entrepreneurs set ambitious goals, only to find themselves frustrated, burned out, and no closer to the success they envisioned. The problem isn’t a lack of drive or capability — it’s often that...
As a business owner, you’ve likely heard the term accountability thrown around countless times. Maybe you’ve even tried various accountability methods, hoping they’d be the key to business growth and success. But here’s the truth: Most of...
As a business owner, I’ve seen it time and time again: entrepreneurs tirelessly working to overcome challenges, only to find themselves stuck in a cycle of addressing symptoms rather than root causes. In my years of advising business owners and executive teams,...
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...
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...
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 truly...
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 businessesaligned with their values.