“Torch your strategic plan,” says Crista Hogan, Executive Director of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. “Don’t open a ton of time on a document you’re going to pit in a drawer, …

Are you intimidated in certain situations? Tami North, Executive Director of the Rogersville Area Chamber of Commerce, and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women for 2017, …

“It’s never too late to become who you might have been,” says Craig Jamison, owner of a Shelter Insurance Agency and one of Springfield Business Journal’s Trusted Advisers for 2017. Jamison …

Candida Deckard, one of Springfield Business Journal’s Most Influential Women and the Director of Human Resources and Safety at CNH Industrial Reman, says you need to carefully consider the consequences before you quit your job.

Jonathan Putnam, owner and Managing Director of Brick & Mortar Coffee, says you need to pursue simplicity to achieve your goals.

Mike Lee, the 2004 Professional Bull Riders World Champion, says dedication and believing in yourself are critical to learning to ride a bull.

Stephanie Hurt, a Senior Portfolio Manager with BKD Wealth Advisors, says you should keep a tight reign on your lifestyle expenses. Lower expenses mean you can save money and have more options …

Tom Jensen, with Connell Insurance, is one of the Springfield Business Journal's Trusted Advisors. He says seek out innovation and see how you can implement it into your busines plan.

Nicole Carr, CEO of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse Corporate Office, says you need to take the tine to find the right candidate for the job.

Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity or Springfield Missouri, says there are some misconceptions about the nonprofit group. While they do accept donations they are not a charity …

Diana Day, Chief Business Officer of People Centric Consulting Group, says even when you do everything right, you still may not win. Strive for your goals, but realize that those may not be the right …

Jeff Schrag, founder of Mother’s Brewing Company, says beware of turning your hobby into a business. You might find the thing you used to get away from it all has now become a source of stress. …