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About ConnectStrat

ConnectStrat is a team of veteran strategic coaches, leaders, facilitators, and consultants focused on the technology sector, mainly IT Service Providers.

We bring our clients through a process of Vision, Strategy, Execution, and Impact which results in business owners getting exactly what they want out of their businesses through people, process, and profit.

Our unique approach involves meeting facilitation, consulting, and 1-on-1 coaching to drive results.

Are you feeling stuck in your business? Why the four legs of the stool can make all the difference.

Being a business owner can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both personally and financially. It can also be stressful, frustrating...

Jamison West

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

Meet Glenn

From the age of 15 I knew that I wanted to come alongside people and help them discover and reach their full potential.

Improving the Issue-Solving Acumen of Your Leadership Team

Fred Jentgen

Dec 4, 2020
4 min

Improving the Issue-Solving Acumen of Your Leadership Team

A team that can effectively problem-solve is soon to be a winning team - start improving now with these 3 easy steps.

Brett Jaffe

Mar 20, 2020
6 min

COVID-19 Business Survival Guide

It’s difficult to write something to our clients that doesn’t convey yet another “COVID-19” message that hasn’t already been heard. We...

Brett Jaffe

Mar 11, 2020
2 min

The Show Must Go On

Over the past month, I’ve been asked by many of my clients how they should handle the COVID-19 outbreak with respect to their EOS®

Ignore the squirrel and leave your wallet at home

Brett Jaffe

Nov 13, 2019
2 min

Ignore the squirrel and leave your wallet at home

Shiny Object Syndrome, or SOS, is the disease of distraction that has derailed many a business.

Dan Williams

Oct 29, 2019
2 min

Stay in your f'ing lane!

We’ve all heard the phrase “Stay in your lane", I’ve even used it a few times this week. There are a few things to consider before...

Dan Williams

Oct 20, 2019
3 min

Let's talk numbers

What will happen if I share our numbers with my team? What will they think when they see our revenue targets? What will they think when...

The true cost of binge-watching your favorite show

Brett Jaffe

Oct 8, 2019
2 min

The true cost of binge-watching your favorite show

How many times have you caught yourself using the phrase “not enough hours in the day?” For me, it’s far more than I care to admit.

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