04/16/2026
I had the privilege of joining the party at Lolley's Ice Cream last night, at their downtown Colorado Springs location which just launched. Crazy coincidence, this was my old office! So, it was the first time I got to see it updated and renovated. Come visit them at 216 North Tejon Street. Congrats to this growing business!
Lolley’s Ice Cream
03/23/2026
I'm proud to be on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Partnership's Downtown Ventures arm, which primarily handles events and programming for Downtown Partnership Colorado Springs. I also serve on the Board of Hey Neighbor which is strengthening community connections, supporting neighborhood gatherings, and building local pride.
What ways are you plugged into your community?
03/18/2026
BUSY doesn't mean EFFECTIVE
3 Quick Steps to Transform Your Activity into Real Progress
https://focalpointcoaching.com/the-point/from-busy-to-effective
From Busy to Effective: Turning Activity into Real Progress
Full calendars don’t always mean meaningful results. This article breaks down the difference between activity and ex*****on and explains why disciplined follow-through matters more than constant motion. Leaders will find a weekly focus framework and practical ways to spot “busy work” that look...
03/17/2026
Happy St Patrick's Day! It's a great day to celebrate being lucky, so what avenues of your life is luck involved?
💡 Hope and Luck Aren’t a Business Plan – Strategy Is.
Let’s face it: running a small business in 2026 is no small feat. With rising competition, evolving customer expectations, and trends like AI and data-driven decision-making shaping the landscape, relying on hope and luck just won’t cut it anymore.
🎯 Here’s the truth:
Hope is not a strategy. Luck is not a growth plan. Success comes from clarity, focus, and action.
That’s why the Entrepreneurial Growth Program (EGC) exists—to help small business owners like you:
✅ Define a clear vision for your business.
✅ Build actionable strategies to achieve your goals.
✅ Navigate challenges with confidence and resilience.
✅ Leverage tools like AI and market insights to stay ahead.
💡 Did you know? SMBs that adopt strategic planning and data-driven decision-making are 2x more likely to achieve sustainable growth.
So, ask yourself:
Are you waiting for the “right time” to grow?
Are you hoping the market will turn in your favor?
Or are you ready to take control of your business’s future?
👉 The choice is yours. Let’s turn your vision into a reality—because hope and luck aren’t a business plan, but strategy is.
Let’s connect and explore how the EGC can help you build a roadmap to success and FIND YOUR GOLD in 2026 and beyond.
Book a call at https://tobylorenc.focalpointcoaching.com/
03/12/2026
Let's find where you're succeeding and celebrate; let's find where you're struggling and concentrate.
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