President’s Pulse: Leading Metrocrest Forward
The Lean Startup: How to Scale Your Business 10X with Innovation and Agility
This blog post unpacks key principles from The Lean Startup by Eric Ries and shows how small and mid-sized businesses can scale 5–10X by testing ideas quickly, reducing waste, and learning from real customer feedback. It emphasizes the power of building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), using the Build-Measure-Learn loop, and making smart pivots when necessary. By focusing on speed, adaptability, and validated learning, business owners can grow faster with fewer costly missteps. The Lean Startup method is
Michael Gallops
Small Changes, Big Impact. Support Local Chamber Members This Small Business Month
This blog encourages readers to be more intentional with their everyday purchases by supporting local Chamber-member businesses during Small Business Month. Even small shifts—like choosing a neighborhood coffee shop or hiring a local service provider—can make a big impact on the community. When you shop local, you’re not just buying a product—you’re investing in jobs, events, and the people who make your town thrive.
Michael Gallops
The One Minute Manager: How to Scale Your Business 10X with Simple, Effective Leadership
This post explores how the simple leadership principles from The One Minute Manager—clear goals, quick feedback, and timely praise or correction—can help small and mid-sized business owners empower their teams, boost productivity, and scale 5 to 10 times more effectively.
Michael Gallops
Extreme Ownership: How to 10X Your Business with Navy SEAL Leadership Principles
This post breaks down key lessons from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, showing how accountability, discipline, and empowered teams can help small and mid-sized business owners scale 5 to 10 times. It emphasizes that true growth begins when leaders take full responsibility and build a culture of execution and trust.
Michael Gallops
Think and Grow Rich: Scaling Your Small Business 5–10X
This post explores how to apply key principles from Think and Grow Rich—like desire, faith, persistence, and mastermind alliances—to help small and mid-sized business owners scale their companies 5 to 10 times. It emphasizes mindset, clarity of purpose, and consistent, focused action as the foundation for exponential growth.
Michael Gallops
Unlocking Leadership for 10X Growth: A 10-Week Journey Through the Best Business Books
This introductory post kicks off a 10-week blog series exploring leadership lessons from influential books and how they can be applied to scale small and mid-sized businesses 5 to 10 times. It outlines the featured books and invites readers to follow along for practical, growth-focused insights.
Michael Gallops
How Small Businesses Can Score Big Media Wins
This post provides small businesses with a practical, budget-friendly guide to public relations, offering strategies to build media relationships, craft compelling stories, and secure valuable media coverage without hiring a PR firm. It empowers entrepreneurs to leverage tools like social media, press releases, and local partnerships to increase visibility and credibility.
Michael Gallops
Last-Minute Black Friday Promo Ideas for Small Businesses
This post offers small businesses a practical, last-minute guide to launching effective Black Friday and Small Business Saturday promotions with minimal time and budget. It includes step-by-step planning tips, promotional strategies across digital and in-store platforms, and industry-specific examples to help businesses boost visibility, engagement, and sales during the holiday rush.
Michael Gallops
Driving Economic Development and City Growth: A Collaborative Effort
The blog post discusses the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce's role in supporting regional economic development through collaboration with the Economic Development Departments of Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch. It emphasizes the Chamber's commitment to fostering a thriving and sustainable business community that complements the cities' efforts and contributes to regional prosperity.
Michael Gallops
Strengthening Small Businesses: Collaborative Training Initiatives for Resilience
This post showcases the Metrocrest Chamber’s dedication to empowering small businesses through comprehensive training programs, strategic partnerships, and networking opportunities. By collaborating with organizations like SBDC, SCORE, and Dallas College, the Chamber is equipping entrepreneurs with the practical tools, knowledge, and community support needed to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
Michael Gallops
