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2026: Unlearning to Relearn — Setting the Standard, Not the Resolution

This Is Not a New Year’s Resolution. This Is a Reset. January 1, 2026 is not magic. It is not a finish line. It is not a miracle date. And it is not the reason your life or business will change. What can change — if you allow it — is how you think, how you operate, and the standards you hold yourself to . This year, we are not talking about resolutions . We are talking about standards . Because resolutions are optional. Standards are enforced. Where Did “New Year’s” Even Com

The Lie of “Just Start an LLC” — And Why No One Explains the Rest

If you ask ten people how to start a business, nine of them will give you the same answer: “Just start an LLC.” It sounds simple. It sounds safe. It sounds responsible. And that’s exactly why it’s misleading. Not because an LLC is illegal or useless—but because it has been oversimplified, overmarketed, and misunderstood to the point where most business owners think they’re building a business… when they’re really just filing paperwork. This isn’t an anti-LLC article. This is

The Contractor Lesson Every Business Owner Eventually Learns (And Why Systems Matter More Than Trust)

This blog isn’t easy to write — but it’s necessary. It isn’t written from a place of embarrassment. It’s written from a place of responsibility. I believe in transparency. I believe in accountability. And most importantly, I believe that business lessons only matter if we’re willing to teach them in real time, not just after everything looks perfect . Recently, MAC Enterprise Consulting encountered a situation involving a contractor that exposed an important reality of runn

When Business Owners Use Faith Conveniently — and Miss the Lesson

Some people don’t miss life-changing opportunities because they lack money.They miss them because they don’t recognize value—and because integrity becomes optional when money is involved. This isn’t a story about a discount code. It’s a story about alignment, accountability, and how we approach business, faith, and responsibility. Price Is Not the Same as Value A business owner purchased a digital masterclass. A discount code was not applied correctly at checkout, resulting i

Are You Building a Business — or Are You Building Stan Store’s?

(The Truth About Stripe Subaccounts, Customer Data, and Why Your LLC Will Never Compete With a Corporation) 🚨 Let’s Start With Some Brutal Truth So you’re still using Stan Store after I’ve already broken down why you shouldn’t? You still haven’t shifted to your own website… your own domain… your own Stripe account… your own corporate ecosystem? If that’s the case, then let me be direct: You’re chasing money — not legacy. You’re chasing a Stan Store plaque — not generational

STOP Picking Generic Names for Your Business: Why Your Business Name Matters More Than You Think

Most people put more effort into naming their kids than naming their business. And that’s exactly why so many people get stuck when it’s time to: get an EIN open a bank account build business credit secure funding trademark their brand build a legacy Choosing a unique, strategic business name is the first step toward building real separation and long-term success. Let me say this plainly: Stop choosing generic business names. Stop using your personal name as your business na

Why So Many People Struggle Opening Business Bank Accounts — And Why Corporations Are Legally “People”

Every single week, I get the same messages: “Why won’t the bank open my account?” “Why does the banker keep asking for corrections?” “Why does my nonprofit require all this extra stuff?” “Why do the questions on the Chase video feel confusing when I’m opening multiple companies?” “Why are they asking me for my Social Security Number if this is a C-Corp?” Let’s address ALL of this clearly, truthfully, and in a way that eliminates confusion forever. Because the problem is NOT

Your Fraternity or Sorority Showed You the Blueprint — So Why Did You Choose an LLC?

Let’s have a real conversation today. Many of us take deep pride in the organizations we pledge — whether it’s a fraternity, a sorority, or the Masons. We wear the colors. We speak the call. We defend the name. We contribute. We attend events. We feel connected to a legacy bigger than ourselves. Some of us pledged in college. Some pledged as adults. Some have been active for decades. And no matter how old we get, we represent . But here’s the part nobody ever talks about: The

Success Will Never Be On Sale: The Cost of Building Something Real

Success Will Never Be On Sale — And Here’s Why That Matters for Your Business In the world of entrepreneurship, there is something we don’t talk about enough: the emotional and financial cost it takes to truly build something of value. Many business owners want to build wealth, freedom, and legacy — but they want to do it at a discount. I see it often. Someone spends weeks or months learning from me for free. They listen to live trainings. They take notes. They absorb busine