Thanks to the SBA Georgia District Office for the invitation to participate in the 2026 National Small Business Week hosted by the Astro Celebrations Event Center, Cumming, Georgia. Friday, 8 May 2026 Congratulations to all of the 2026 Georgia Small Business Award Winners: Young Entrepreneur of the Year Griffin Thomas, President “Top Line Landscapes” Veteran-Owned Business of the Year Shalana McNamee, CEO/Owner “American Eagle, LLC” Small Manufacturer Business of the Year Brooks Woodward, President “The Fishing Factory” Small Business Person of the Year Gwen & Larry Collins, President & Vice President “Collins Manufacturing Company” Small Business Exporter of the Year Lisa Ellyn Winton, CEO “Winton Machine Company” Blue Collar Business of the Year Ronald Leonard Neely III, Owner “Neely Electrical Services, LLC” #SBA #NSBW2026 #GAVBOC #ASTROCELEBRATIONSEVENTCENTER #ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Hey Leaders, I conducted leadership training with the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Columbus, GA, today! I usually train them in Macon but they decided on doing an offsite. I was once again honored to be invited to work with them. 🙏🏾 - Dr. Joe

Please join me as I celebrate the incredible Army and Marine Corps veterans who completed the Boots-2-Business workshop on August 12-13, 2025, at Fort Benning Army Base’s Soldier for Life Center! This dynamic program is offered through the Veteran Business Outreach Center, part of the Georgia VECTR Center in Warner Robins, with support from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The two-day workshop focused on equipping these heroes to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality as they transition from military service to business ownership. Congratulations to these trailblazers who served our nation with distinction and are now poised to make a lasting impact in our region and across the country. Your journey is just beginning, and we’re proud to support you every step of the way! 🎉 #Boots2Business #VeteranEntrepreneurs #GeorgiaVECTR #SBASupport

If you could pick one to put on a billboard, which one would you pick? 1. "Be nice to everybody you meet on the way up the ladder. You'll see the same faces on the way down." 2. "It's never the wrong time to do the right thing." 3. "It's easier to STAY out of trouble than GET out of trouble." 4. "The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason." 5. "Whenever it feels like an argument is brewing, ask yourself, is this the hill I want to die on?" 6. "You have two lives to live: the second begins when you realize you only have one." 7. "When you're worried about what other people are thinking about you, keep in mind that they aren't." https://www.good.is/7-lessons-old-people-talk-about-that-are-life-hacks-for-any-age-ex1

✩ Week 4 – The Law of Navigation "Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course." Hello Leaders, Great leaders don’t just move—they move with purpose. Planning ahead gives your team confidence and direction. 📖 Leaders who navigate well prepare, anticipate, and position their people for success. 💬 What is one area in your life or leadership where you need to chart a better course?