From her office in Madrid Spain, former D.C. lobbyist turned global business strategist, Kerry Ann Powell, champions small and medium-sized businesses around the world.  Her ongoing mission is spreading the gospel that running a business doesn't have to feel like you're managing a tornado. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don'ts of running a business in any economic climate! And for those who don't own a business, garner tips on how to help your employer scale up or successfully run your own business in the future! Notable quote from this episode - "What's your life plan and how does your business vision fit into your life?" Topics discussed:  growing a business vs scaling a business avoiding chaos as you grow your company negotiating with vendors or creditors the importance of automating repetitive tasks questions to ask a prospective employer lessons from Enron Kerry's role in raising capital for the MLK monument in Washington, DC micromanagement and more... Download Kerry's free e-Book "Eight True Culprits Causing Chaos in Your Business" and learn more about Trafalgar Strategies at https://www.trafalgarstrategies.co/