Think Tank Blog

Practical business tips and enlightening case stories from small and mid-market companies and enlightened leaders in our community.

March 11, 2024

Lessons Learned from a Second Gen Entrepreneur

Since its founding 35 years ago, Creative Media Works has grown into a full-service graphics agency including designers, programmers, and digital print specialists. “We quickly developed our niche as a...

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October 7, 2023

7 Leadership Lessons from John Ratliff

Standing room only!  That’s how popular our 10th Annual Growth Strategies Breakfast was early this month. I’m sure it was because our speaker, John Ratliff, the Founder and former CEO of Appletree Answers has broad appeal to entrepreneurs and business leaders. He’s also refreshingly honest and transparent in sharing his own successes and mistakes as a CEO.

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