The Gray Cat Blog
A comprehensive collection of blogs designed to assist small business owners and multi-unit operators.
I was fortunate. Â I was involved in three high-growth companies:
- Little Caesars (went from 1,300 stores to 5,000 stores in 5 years)
- Clark Retail Enterprises (added 600 stores in 3 years)
- Jimm...
One of my favorite parts of managing a team is developing people. Give me the understated employee or the overachiever and my desire is the same – how can I make them better for the team and better f...
“The nice thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise rather than being preceded by a period of worry and depression.”  — John Harvey-Jones
If you get in a car in Chicago wi...
Recently, I appeared on the "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" podcast with Steve Denny where we discussed AI and its impact on retail.
Here is a short clip.
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There are nameless, faceless, emotionless lead generation tactics and there are networked, referral-based, competency-vetted client leads.
On this episode of the Founders Future podcast, I discuss th...
Recently, I appeared on the Elite Growth Partners podcast with Ashur Elliot where I was asked how I attract potential clients and stand out on LinkedIn.
Recently, I appeared on the C-Suite Sherpa podcast with Brian Marshall where he asked me what Gray Cat does for its clients.
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Recently, I appeared on the Founders Future podcast where we spoke about a disciplined work ethic and the importance of nurturing relationships on an ongoing basis.
Here is a short clip.
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Conducting a diagnostic store assessment is an excellent way to gain opportunistic perspectives for your location.  Walking through and evaluating your store – from the eyes of the customer – can prov...
If you’re willing to implement some of the ideas contained in any of these three Gray Cat books, you may have found some answers.
Learn how to cut $50 a mont...
Recently, I appeared on the Elite Growth Partners podcast discussing how a corporate background can help craft an entrepreneurship.
Here is a minute clip.
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Gray Cat continues to diversify its offering from onsite consulting to online learning courses.
Through the Gray Cat Learning Series, independent operators an take advantage of the core learnings to ...
