The Myth of the Perfect Contract Management System

Let’s skip the part where I claim we’ve cracked the code to contract management. We haven’t. You haven’t. And frankly, anyone who tells you they have is either trying to sell you something expensive or hasn’t spent enough time living with the aftermath of their own systems. The pursuit of the “perfect” contract management solution […]

What 30 Years Taught Me About Scaling Right

Over the last 30 years, I’ve watched many businesses attempt to scale. Some pulled it off. Others didn’t. It rarely came down to funding or market demand. The deciding factor was nearly always clear, consistent internal systems, especially around handling contracts. I recently reviewed Tom Dunlop’s four-stage expansion approach for Summize, another CLM provider. His […]

The One Trick to Growth

You’ve done it. Your company has hit the coveted 100-employee mark. The champagne’s flowing, the team’s celebrating, and you’re riding high on success. But as the bubbles settle, a sobering thought creeps in: What now? Growing from 100 to 500 employees is one thing. Scaling beyond that? It’s a whole different ball game. And let […]