Small Giants Blog

You Are Not Your Business: Why Separation Creates Strength in Uncertain Times

laura@purposebuiltbylaura.com (Laura Baringer) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This guest blog was written by Laura Baringer of Purpose Built by Laura.

I see business owners constantly wrestle with a particular kind of uncertainty. I’m not talking about AI, Gen Z employees who’d rather text than call, or panic-inducing economic and political instability. I’m talking about something deeper: “If this business fails, who am I? What would that say about me and my value?"

You Don't Need More Certainty. You Need More Trust.

amanda@wealthwisdomfp.com (Amanda Neely) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This guest blog was written by Amanda Neely of Wealth Wisdom Financial.

In uncertain times, leaders are taught to look for certainty… in forecasts, in strategy, in the right next move, or in all of the above.

Choosing Stewardship Over Speed When the Future Is Unclear

amanda@wealthwisdomfp.com (Amanda Neely) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This guest blog was written by Amanda Neely of Wealth Wisdom Financial.

Uncertainty has a way of sneaking up on you.

Operating Systems Case Study: OpenTent

annie@smallgiants.org (Annie Gough) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Make sure to check out the previous blogs in this series: our introductory blog, and the case studies on WEBIT Services and Wasserle GmbH.

Previously in our Business Operating Systems (BOS) blog series, we’ve surveyed the different kinds of systems available, and explored the implementation journey of two Small Giants companies. Now, we’re turning to our third case study, OpenTent, a Salesforce consulting business that works exclusively with non-profit organizations.

An evening of Christmas Cheer and Community with Flowers for Dreams

annie@smallgiants.org (Annie Gough) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:44:37 GMT

The Case for "Real Businesses" & Investing in the Next Generation

Carl Erickson — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:15:00 GMT

The 30 year success run of Silicon Valley-style venture capital might be coming to an end. However, the dominant narrative of entrepreneurship across the country continues to be one of venture capital (VC), growth-at-all-costs, and scale.

What a Coffee Shop in Lima Taught Me About Purpose, Community, and Craft

Jean Moncrieff — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:59:42 GMT

Operating Systems Case Study: Wasserle GmbH

annie@smallgiants.org (Annie Gough) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:28:49 GMT

Make sure to check out the previous blogs in this series: our introductory blog, and the case study on WEBIT Services.

Having an aligned culture and set of values across your company’s team is crucial. However, it can be challenging when a portion of your team is always on the move. You can’t just slap a poster on an office wall when your employees are scattered across the greater Munich area – sometimes even hanging off of high-rises in gondolas!

Operating Systems Case Study: WEBIT Services, Inc.

annie@smallgiants.org (Annie Gough) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Have you faced struggles with growth plateaus, poor communication, or a misaligned leadership team? Then we have a story that you may relate to.

We started our Business Operating System (BOS) series with a deep dive into our recommended systems for you to utilize. Now, we’re kicking off our case studies with a very honest look into the realities of implementing an operating system. First up is WEBIT Services, Inc., a computer tech support company based in Naperville, IL. Over the years, WEBIT has been heavily involved in the Small Giants Community, from participating in our Leadership Academy to attending the Summit. Eric Rieger, the company’s founder, is here to tell us their story.

Operating Systems: An Introduction

annie@smallgiants.org (Annie Gough) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In the early days, running your business was simple. You could make decisions quickly, talk to everyone directly, and keep the culture alive without much effort. But as revenue, headcount, and complexity grow, that scrappy way of working starts to break down. You find yourself wondering: Is everyone still on the same page? Are we drifting from our purpose? Without the right structure, growth can feel messy — even overwhelming.