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I’m Danny Lacey, and right now, I am going through the pains of growing a business from the ground up. I’m the CEO and founder of video marketing company Stada Media. Therefore, I have the responsibility – and accountability – of having employed … Continue reading →

Choosing background music is an important part of the video production process. The right track creates a certain mood and adds depth to the visuals and message of a video. A poorly chosen track, on the other hand, can be … Continue reading →

Running any business means you will continually encounter change. From market dynamics to growing pains, your career – and your company – never truly stand still. For conventional employees, this change can be easy to ignore. You have defined duties, … Continue reading →

We all fail in life – and that’s the way it should be. Our whole lives we’re rewarded for succeeding, given the gold medal or the A-grade, but the truth is that the biggest rewards come when you fail. Failure … Continue reading →

One of the biggest Catch-22s in business is the age-old question: can you be friends with your employees? And as an extension of that, SHOULD you be friends with your employees? Is it best for them, is it best for … Continue reading →

Leadership is not without its challenges. As the leader of anything – a business, a sports team, a political party, even your own household – you are the person people look to in times of crisis, and just generally for … Continue reading →

Nobody teaches you how to set up your own business; you’re expected to just figure it out for yourself. But you can get help along the way from a trusted business mentor and from podcasts like my own Diary of … Continue reading →

Coaching your team is about giving people the skills, knowledge and motivation they need to be effective and productive. It’s not cheerleading – sometimes people need some tough love to get them moving – but ultimately it has the best … Continue reading →

Knowing how to stop procrastinating is a valuable skill in business. Procrastination and productivity are polar opposites, but productivity feeds directly into your business’s profits and prosperity. That’s a lot of pro’s – in fact the only negative here is … Continue reading →

If you’ve read much of my blog, you’ll have seen me mention my podcast series The Diary of an Entrepreneur. But what is an entrepreneur and what are the biggest benefits for entrepreneurs? Personally I’m now well on the way … Continue reading →