Unexpected Strategies for Business Success

🤔 What if the most dangerous phrase in business isn't "we've always done it this way" but rather "best practices"? Here's a thought that might ruffle some feathers: Our obsession with "best practices" could be killing innovation. When everyone follows the same playbook, we create an echo chamber of mediocrity. Tesla didn't disrupt the auto industry by following best practices. Netflix didn't revolutionize entertainment by copying Blockbuster's manual. The most successful leaders I've worked with don't ask "What's everyone else doing?" They ask "What if we did the exact opposite?" Case in point: While retail was doubling down on e-commerce, Trader Joe's stubbornly stuck to brick-and-mortar—and thrived. Their "worst practice" became their competitive advantage. Innovation often lives in the spaces between best practices. It's found in the questions we're afraid to ask and the conventions we dare to challenge. What "best practice" in your industry needs to be challenged? 💭 #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #DisruptiveThinking

I spoke with an investor who’s built a portfolio of 150 assets using what he calls the “County Seat Strategy.” It’s not your typical infill core-market thesis. In fact, it flips it on its head. Instead of chasing rooftops and income in dense trade areas, he focuses on county seats—the central hub of government and healthcare within a rural or tertiary county. 📍 These cities often have sub-25,000 populations. But they pull from 20+ miles out. Why? Because they’re home to the county courthouse, government departments, and the regional hospital system. That means people are driving in, not just living nearby. And when they do, they shop, eat, fill up gas, get prescriptions filled—and leave. The retail trade area looks weak on a radius map. But unit-level performance tells a very different story. Here’s the kicker: cap rates are wide, competition is low, and replacement costs are hard to match. I walked away from that conversation thinking: this isn’t just clever—it’s a powerful alternative strategy for value creation in overlooked places. 💬 What’s the most surprising or unconventional investment strategy you’ve seen actually work? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to learn from this community. #NetLease #RetailRealEstate #InvestmentStrategy #CountySeatModel #CommercialRealEstate #CRE #AlternativeInvestment

I never thought I'd say this, but the weirdest tactics doubled our agency's revenue. When I was building my business, the same old growth strategies frustrated me just too much. So, I tried some weird tactics. I’m going to reveal them today. Here's how SilverSpace Inc. broke the mold and achieved explosive growth: ✅ Reverse Outsourcing: ↳ We hired local talent to manage offshore teams. ↳ Result? 24/7 productivity with improved communication. ✅ "Failure Fridays": ↳ We dedicated Fridays to experimenting with risky ideas. ↳ 80% flopped, but the 20% that worked? Game-changers. ✅ Client Swaps: ↳ We temporarily exchanged clients with partner agencies. ↳ Fresh perspectives led to innovative solutions and happier clients. ✅ Tech Detox Retreats: ↳ Mandatory off-grid team retreats boosted creativity and problem-solving by 40%. ✅ Grandma Tests: ↳ We had employees' grandparents test our products. Simplicity became our north star. ✅ Micro-Internships: ↳ We offered 2-week internships to students. It became our best recruitment pipeline. ✅ Storytelling Standups: ↳ Daily meetings became storytelling sessions. Team engagement skyrocketed. ✅ Reverse Mentoring: ↳ Junior staff mentored executives on emerging tech. Our innovation rate tripled. ✅ Virtual Office Hours: ↳ We opened our Zoom rooms to anyone for free advice. Lead generation went through the roof. ✅ Charity Challenges: ↳ For every project completed, we donated to causes chosen by clients. ↳ Retention rates hit an all-time high. :) These unconventional methods not only doubled our revenue but transformed our company culture. What will you add to the list? Ready to shake things up? Let's chat about how SilverSpace Inc. can help your business break free from the ordinary and achieve extraordinary growth. PC: Stephanie Smolders #AgencyGrowth #SoftwareDevelopmeny #GrowthStrategies