Posts by David Shriner-Cahn

Tony Martignetti and I first met through a mutual colleague. Through his radio show, which he hosts in conjunction with his Planned Giving company, Tony publicizes valuable content that has routinely attracted me. Tony’s business is very focused, and it’s a specificity that has allowed him to corner a market. I think it’s a lesson…

I first mane Jane Hyun while planning a series of events called Cross-Generational Conversation Day, founded by Phyllis Weiss Haserot. Jane is an internationally renowned consultant to Fortune 500 companies, but also a small business owner herself. Her experiences are broad, which means she can speak intelligently about a number of challenges business leaders face.…

How do people get wealthy? It’s a question entrepreneurs who are new to the game are itching to answer. Maybe it’s a relentless bulldog approach, or possibly an irresistible charm. You hear the word “hustle” get thrown a lot, too. Suddenly, you find yourself neck-deep in advice that, really, all seems pretty good. But the…

David Zweighaft is a forensic accountant, which means he brings a very specialized skill to companies as an external resource. His success depends on developing trust with his clients, a challenge I’m sure all business leaders face at one time or another. David’s perspective on trust has broad implications for how to navigate the working…

President and CEO of Progressive Payment Solutions Jonathan Kramer is an expert business networker, and that is how we met. Jonathan is a small business owner and service provider, which means he knows firsthand the importance of being a resource and smart decision maker. He knows how to see a market opportunity, create differentiated value…

Andrea Eisenberg and I first met many years ago when she provided outplacement services for one of my employees. As an expert in offering career guidance, at her business Preferred Transition Resources, Andrea knows human capital is a company’s most important asset. Andrea shows us that people skills can be measured both qualitatively and quantitatively.…

Sherry Goldman and I go way back. Her ethos as a public relations expert jells nicely with what we at TEND Strategic Partners try to do for the entire enterprise: begin with a vision, plan it out, and take action. Communication is critical for success. Without it, companies are nearly bound to fail. Sherry’s expertise…

Adrian Miller and I have worked together as consultants and workshop leaders. She knows firsthand just how important it is to strike a balance between internal and external resources, objectivity and intimacy. As business owners, we’re always seeking better ways to optimize our resources. Adrian has key insights that just about any leader can use…

Jean Tang and I both hail from the same alma mater – Cornell. Jean founded MarketSmiths, a copywriting agency, to provide carefully created, custom content for a variety of businesses. Her perspectives as both a service provider and business owner offer up a unique combo. She understands deeply what a healthy work culture looks like,…

Sure, hiring a diverse team can bring on challenges. You might get multiple answers to a straightforward question, or cultural differences might cause people to butt heads. But don’t forget the bigger picture: An eclectic team shows up positively in the bottom line. The best diverse teams also include outside help, to complement their internal…

With his CPA license and MBA under his belt, management consultant Lou Piccolo understands the value of CEOs keeping their eye on the money. Lou has many years of experience advising leaders and turning businesses around. He helps them to stop feeling alone in the universe with a hands-on approach, and I’m sure his unique…

I used to think that the only way to get wealthy was to work round the clock. I saw my peers who were insanely busy and thought jam-packed schedules were the only way to the top. Then, I started to analyze who was really successful and who wasn’t. And I saw that there was no…

When I started TEND Strategic Partners in 2006, there was only one person handling the company’s administrative tasks: yours truly. Like many business owners just starting out, I handled all the emailing, scheduling, planning, and coordinating on my own. But as our reputation grew, more and more people requested time to meet with me. So,…

Donna Zanger, Founder of dbooks, keeps the books for several of our clients. As such, she offers an important resource to many small companies and non-profits. For a lot of businesses just starting out, finding the right fit for basic resources can be tricky. But what Donna describes here is a simple (and hopefully stress-free)…