The lease is up at your existing location, and the new center down the street is happening. The thought of relocating your business is daunting – when will you find the time and will I lose...

“Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd……Smiling” (Waters, Gilmour)

Death.  Not for the faint of heart, then again maybe that’s exactly what it is.

Peer...

 What is the quickest way to reduce stress and achieve greater balance in your life? 

In my opinion, it’s developing better time management skills. I know, I know, it sounds...

Recently, I appeared on the Jada Willis Experience Podcast where she asked me how Gray Cat tackles projects.  In part of my response, I outline that I am not your typical "consultant" since I...

I have worked with many single-store operators that have created a niche brand for their concept.  Some have been in business for several years and seemingly will ask me my...

Become an Effective and Ethical Leader

Effective leadership involves a myriad of skillsets that when properly combined and executed creates a dynamic leader that is capable of taking their teams to...

One of the core philosophies of Gray Cat is “more than consulting, we actually get work done.”  

I love to create something from the ground up. 

 As an avid gardener, I have done this many times over – taking a raw piece of dirt and creating a magical paradise creating...

One of the most important, yet biggest challenges facing a retailer is creating a new store vision for your chain, while simultaneously running your day-to-day business.  There are only...

We select our store locations. We select our staff. We select the merchandise to carry; and along those lines, we select our vendors. Selecting the correct vendors – in addition to ...