Growth Hub

RESOURCES

Cultivating the seed: Thoughts on diligence, growth, and the small shifts that move mountains.

  • Focus: Maximizing ROI, platform mastery, and unit-level data.

    • Podcasts to Follow:

    • Useful Links/Tools

      • Vacation Rental Management: Top 7 Tips and Watchouts. VISIT WEBSITE

      • 10 Best Short Term Rental Management Software Tools in 2026. OPEN WEBSITE

  • Focus: Seasonal cash flow, asset management, and risk-adjusted profit.

    • Podcasts to Follow:

      • The Tourpreneur Podcast: The leading voice for tour and activity operators. VISIT WEBSITE

      • Outdoor Biz Podcast: Focuses on the business side of the outdoor industry. VISIT WEBSITE

    • Useful Links/Tools:

      • America Outdoors Association: Great for tracking industry trends and regulatory shifts. VISIT WEBSITE

  • Focus: Infrastructure, scalability, and mindset.

    • Podcasts to Follow:

      • The EntreLeadership Podcast: Focuses on the "people" and "stewardship" side of business. OPEN APPLE PODCASTS

      • How I Built This (NPR): Pure inspiration for the "Mustard Seed" moments. VISIT WEBSITE

      • QuickBooks Labs: Great for updates on the tech you use every day. OPEN APPLE PODCASTS

    • Useful Links/Tools:

      • IRS Small Business Center: A "must" for staying compliant with 1099s and payroll. VISIT WEBSITE

      • SCORE.org: Free business mentoring and templates. VISIT WEBSITE

INSIGHTS

Perspective from the trail: Navigating the incline of entrepreneurship with quiet realism and steady grit.

Sam Oakes Sam Oakes

Small Steps Create Big Shifts: Lessons from the Summit

We often think that to change our lives or our businesses, we need to make a massive, earth-shaking leap. We wait for the "perfect moment" or a giant burst of inspiration. But the truth of the trail—and the truth of the ledger—is much quieter than that.

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Sam Oakes Sam Oakes

Redefine Success: Beyond the Bottom Line

In the world of bookkeeping and business infrastructure, we spend a lot of time talking about "the numbers." We look at Profit & Loss statements, unit-level margins, and year-over-year growth.

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The CEO’s Financial Health Checklist: 10 Metrics Every Business Owner Must Track to Scale.

Not sure where your business stands?

Download the 'CEO's Financial Health Checklist'—the 10 metrics I tracked at Intuit that every entrepreneur needs to know.