Lou LaMedica

Lou LaMedica

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What to Do When Sales Slow Down: Building a Retention Scoreboard

Feb 18, 2026

Sales slowed unexpectedly after a strong December. Instead of panicking, we rebuilt our KPIs around retention, customer graduation, and referrals. Here’s how measuring churn changed our strategy and mindset.

15 Essential Jazz Albums for Beginners (A Music Fan’s Guide to Getting Into Jazz)

Feb 16, 2026

Looking for the best jazz albums for beginners? Start with these 15 essential records, including Kind of Blue, Blue Train, and A Love Supreme.

The Butterflies Before Payroll: Small Business Cash Management

Feb 15, 2026

For years I was profitable on paper but nervous every payroll week. Here’s how small business cash management and structured cash flow ended the butterflies.

An Open Letter to My Children About Emotional Boundaries

Feb 14, 2026

A father reflects on emotional boundaries, relationship maturity, and protecting your peace in this open letter to his children about choosing the right life partner.

Intuit Stock and the AI Panic: The Small Business Reality

Feb 12, 2026

Is AI really going to replace accounting software? When Intuit stock fell under $400, I didn’t panic — I leaned on what I know from running small businesses.

Arianna Fontana and the Art of Lasting Six Olympic Games

Feb 11, 2026

From Turin 2006 to Cortina 2026, Arianna Fontana has won medals in six Olympic Games, building a career defined by reinvention and resilience.

Rancho Gordo Field Peas with Thick-Cut Bacon Over Baked Potatoes

Feb 11, 2026

Rancho Gordo field peas recipe with thick-cut bacon and roasted red peppers, served over baked potatoes. Hearty, simple comfort food.

Shrimp, Andouille & White Bean Stew Over Creamy Polenta

Feb 2, 2026

A slow, comforting bowl of shrimp, andouille, and white beans over creamy polenta — smoky, saffron-warm, and built from pantry staples with intention.

Katherine Hepburn’s Brownies (Fudgy, Classic, One-Bowl Recipe)

Jan 30, 2026

I made Katherine Hepburn’s brownies with my son, chasing that perfect glossy batter. What we ended up with was a great dessert—and a small moment worth keeping.

Then and Now: What I Learned by Reading My Journal from 7 Years Ago

Jan 29, 2026

A seven-year-old journal entry becomes a time machine—revealing how ambition softened into presence, and what it really means to live intentionally.

How a Simple Bird Feeder Changed How I See the World

Jan 28, 2026

A quiet reflection on how a backyard bird feeder changed the way I notice the world — and why paying attention might be one of the most underrated mental health practices we have.

Hatch Green Chile Pork Stew

Jan 26, 2026

A deeply comforting Hatch green chile pork stew—roasted chilies, browned pork, and a silky sauce that eats like warmth in a bowl.