Posts by David Shriner-Cahn

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)…

David Cooperberg, CEO of the cleaning services company Imacuclean, and I first met at a wonderful business development group run by Marty Osher. David has a number of years under his belt advising companies and running his own, which, I may add, is very successful. Because of his background in consulting and present role as…

Private Clientele Specialist with FABRIKANT, Marjorie Borell, has participated in a number of our TEND Success Series™ Workshops. Her dedication and entrepreneurial spirit reflect how much importance she places on relationship building. Marjorie also is no stranger to the value of patience in building a business. You must trust yourself and learn from mistakes, she…

Way back in the ancient pre-Internet era, there wasn’t much technology-wise that let people work remotely. If work was to be done, it was done face-to-face. Mano-a-mano. Human-to-human. To put it bluntly: We don’t live in that world anymore.

  David Title is no stranger to developing and producing original film. He’s learned over many years of doing what he loves, in telling business’ stories, that companies need a harmony between internal and external resources. His intimate knowledge of this space has produced some terrific insights, and I’m very happy to bring them to…

I’ve had more conversations with Illumifi Group CEO James Ryan about building and scaling businesses than I can count. And each time I’m struck by his ability to see the financial strengths and weaknesses of growing companies. As an outsourced CFO, James sees it all in his business. So he has a keen eye for…

          Shahrina Ankhi-Krol practices what she preaches as an attorney for small businesses: Not only does she run her business with a mix of legal and entrepreneurial expertise. She makes sure her clients do the same. This balance is rare to find. And Shahrina does it as well as the best…

There are many reasons people love the Wizard of Oz. But let’s face it: Life is an adventure. Like the winding yellow brick road, the path is almost never linear, and we all face surprises along the way. Some are huge, like the tornado that sweeps Dorothy away. Some are scary, like the winged monkeys…

We talk to a lot of people here involved in interesting businesses, but not everyone works in one that is flat out fun. Enter Jennifer Wilkov. She owns a company that helps people write, publish, and promote a book that will help their dreams come true…whatever they may be. I have known Jennifer for nearly…

The Internet and the accompanying virtual economy give us more access to more wisdom than ever before in history. Not only can we look up anything at any time, but there are hardly any boundaries, geographic or otherwise, as to who we can hire and consult with. It’s wonderful to have so much access to…

Ed Lefkowicz and I met through the business networking organization, BNI. As a professional photographer, Ed understands that being successful means being good at business and at his craft. This balance isn’t limited to creative types. Many business owners, in some form or another, struggle with running a business correctly and maintaining competency – not to…

Anthony and I first connected through the Business Development Group at Wiss and Company. Anthony’s focus and smarts, combined with a cunning sense of flexibility, make change a rare obstacle for him. Anthony’s honesty about the roller coaster of entrepreneurship is refreshing: Far too often leaders tune out the truth. He creates value for his…

Quickly after Taren and I were introduced through a mutual colleague, I was sold on her commitment to values. She’s able to distill some of the most complex, relevant ideas for business leaders in just a few sentences. Leaders from businesses big and small can benefit from Taren’s emphasis on embodying the right traits. I’m…

Running, for me, began in 1999. The sour memories of high school gym class were still fresh in my mind when I took up the activity. And to this day, anytime I walk into a gym I’m reminded of how much I disliked P.E. (read: painful experience). Running seemed like an easy alternative. It was…