Before You Say Yes to Bigger: The Growth Lesson I Learned the Hard Way

Christi Lopez

Published on: 24/09/2026

A real-world lesson in business growth, expansion and partnerships, and why sustainable growth requires planning for risk, capacity and the unexpected.

Business GrowthSustainable GrowthBusiness ExpansionScaling BusinessBusiness PartnershipsRisk ManagementGrowth PlanningDecision-MakingBusiness CapacityFinancial PlanningStrategic GrowthBusiness LeadershipEntrepreneurship Lessons

Negotiation Is Not a Bad Word

Christi Lopez

Published on: 24/07/2026

Negotiation is a leadership skill, not a sales tactic. Learn how asking better questions leads to stronger customer relationships and better business outcomes.

Business NegotiationPricing StrategySales NegotiationNegotiationSales ConversationsBusiness PricingPricing ConfidenceSales ProcessBusiness GrowthBusiness LeadershipSales SkillsProfitability