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Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

How A Woodworker Turned Fine Furniture, Smart Jigs, And Instagram Into A Thriving Business

We sit down with fine furniture maker Ramon Valdez to explore how marquetry, hidden compartments, and relentless systems shaped a global, product‑driven craft business. From galleries to Instagram to ...

Oct 27, 2025 Behind the Counter

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

The Filler Episode That Accidentally Becomes A Masterclass

We admit to slipping a week and use it to unpack how new projects fail without systems. Ken shares the path from the Air Force to homelessness to rebuilding two businesses, why partnerships broke, and...

Oct 22, 2025 Behind the Counter

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

River, Roots, and Rafts

We sit down with co-owner and guide Cody Dudgeon to unpack how Desert River Guides built a five-star rafting culture in Farmington, from training teachers as guides to turning calm-water floats into s...

Oct 13, 2025 Behind the Counter

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

A Legacy on Air: Partnership, Reinvention, and the Joy of Not Quitting

It's all about InterWest Concepts We trace how a radio lifer (David Mills) and a systems-savvy producer (Ren Harris) built a genre-hopping Sunday show on KSJE by mixing curiosity, comfort, and live-to...

Oct 6, 2025 Behind the Counter

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

"Behind the Counter: Business Stories from the Four Corners" has Launched!

Strategic Horizons Consulting is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new podcast: Behind the Counter – Business Stories from the Four Corners ! This weekly show is all about shining a light on the...

Sep 29, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Lessons Small Businesses Can Take from the Fall of Big Lots

Current Big Lots Situation In late 2024, Big Lots — once a familiar name in discount retail — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of declining sales and mounting debt. At its peak, the chain h...

Business Strategy Exit Strategy Financial Health Lessons from Big Brands Retail Insights Small Business Tips

Sep 17, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Lead with Strength: 4 Keys That Power Growth and Innovation

Running a business isn’t just about surviving — it’s about leading. The final four Keys in the 12 Keys to a Profitable Business series are all about leadership, smart use of technology, strategic rela...

Automation Continuous Improvement Growth Strategy Leadership Small Business Systems Strategic Partnerships Team Building

Sep 5, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Steady the Core: 4 Keys That Strengthen and Sustain Profit

Some business owners think success is about flashy marketing or aggressive sales. But the truth is, the real strength of a business comes from what happens behind the scenes. What good is growth if yo...

Business Operations Business Strategy Business Systems Customer Retention Financial Management

Sep 4, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Lay the Groundwork: 4 Foundational Keys Every Business Needs

Before a business can scale profitably, it needs a strong foundation – one built with intention, insight, and structure. These first four Keys in the 12 Keys to a Profitable Business series do exactly...

12 Keys Series Business Strategy Entrepeneurship Marketing & Sales Small Business Growth

Sep 3, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Innovation Isn’t a Lightning Bolt – It’s a System

When business owners hear “innovation,” many picture some game-changing product launch or a mad genius scribbling on a whiteboard until inspiration strikes. The truth? That version of innovation makes...

Business Innovation Business Strategy Leadership Small Business Team Culture

Sep 3, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

How to Build a Culture of Innovation (Without Breaking the Bank)

Most business owners think innovation means big budgets, cutting-edge tech, or moonshot ideas. It doesn’t. Real innovation is practical. It’s consistent. And it’s often born from a problem that needs ...

Company Culture Continuous Improvement Innovation Strategy Leadership Small Business Growth

Aug 27, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Why Innovation Isn’t Optional (and How to Make It a Habit)

If you’re standing still in business, you’re falling behind. That’s not fearmongering – it’s just the reality of operating in a competitive market where customer expectations, technology, and even you...

Business Innovation Business Strategy Continuous Improvement Kaizen Process Improvement Small Business Growth

Aug 25, 2025 Strategic Horizons Blog