The Gray Cat Blog
A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.
It sure seems simple but it is amazing how few people follow up when asked.
In this podcast episode with Dilan Abeya, we discuss the "basics" of business.
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The convenience store industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. While traditional categories such as cigarettes and packaged beverages once dominated profitability, today’s competitiv...
For local business owners, community involvement is no longer simply a “nice thing to do” — it has become an essential part of building a trusted and respected brand. Consumers increasingly support bu...
I have been on LinkedIn for over two decades and it has changed dramatically.
I love to optimize my productivity and I have found that having established routines and habits in place helps create balance in achieving that goal.
In this podcast episode with Bea Guzman, I elabor...
 One of the most common questions asked by retail and franchise store owners is simple: “How much in sales does my store need to generate in order to make money?”
Unfortunately, there is no universal...
In this podcast episode with Dilan Abeya, we discuss the leadership role that Gray Cat takes with CEO’s of up-and-coming companies.
In this podcast with Arif Moriya, I explain how Gray Cat - despite year’s of retail experience - is basically industry agnostic.
For many entrepreneurs, passion and vision are what launch a business. But sustainable growth is built on something far less glamorous and far more important: financial discipline. Understanding you...
Why Effective Feedback and Communication Matter More Than Ever
If you asked most employees and managers to name their favorite part of the job, performance reviews probably would not top the list. Fo...
“And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun…” - Gilmour, Mason, Waters and Wright
The original message still holds true: time p...
Why Humble Beginnings Often Build the Strongest Leaders
Over the years, I have been fortunate to hold some incredible leadership roles. I served as National Marketing Director for Little Caesars duri...
