Dan Portnoy 12/10/25 Dan Portnoy 12/10/25

How to Hit Q1 Running

Q1 has a way of telling the truth.

If last year’s systems were shaky, January will expose them fast. And most leaders walk into the new year thinking, “Once things settle down, I’ll get ahead.”

You won’t.

Things don’t settle down. They never have.

If you want Q1 to be different, you have to start differently. Here’s how to hit the ground running instead of stumbling into the same old patterns.

Dan Portnoy 12/9/25 Dan Portnoy 12/9/25

What I Actually Do (And Why It Took Me Years to Say It Clearly)

I’ve been posting a daily vlog during year 50, and the last two weeks have reached more people than most of my previous years combined.

That momentum created a strange moment of clarity for me:

Most people who follow my work have no idea what I actually do.

Dan Portnoy 11/21/25 Dan Portnoy 11/21/25

Turning 50, Fixing Funnels, and a Few Free Things for You

I’m turning 50 this weekend, which feels strange and great all at once. I don’t have a midlife crisis lined up (but you never know) no motorcycle, no questionable tattoo, just a lot of clarity about what I want to build next and how I want to help.

So here’s what’s new, what’s coming, and what you can use right now to make your work easier.

Dan Portnoy 10/9/25 Dan Portnoy 10/9/25

In the Low: Bringing Light to the Dark (and a Little Laughter, Too)

In the Low, the new book by Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson, has struck a chord with readers everywhere. A collection of poems, prayers, and art designed to meet you in the darker seasons of life, it’s both tender and unflinchingly honest, a companion for when hope feels out of reach.

Dan Portnoy 10/8/25 Dan Portnoy 10/8/25

Lone Hill Middle School Debuts High-Energy Back-to-School Video: Teachers and Staff Parody Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go”

Lone Hill Middle School is kicking off the new school year with a vibrant, teacher-led music video parody of Chappell Roan’s hit “Hot to Go,” starring the school’s faculty and staff. This production is the latest in a series of creative collaborations aimed at building school spirit and community pride.

Dan Portnoy 8/25/25 Dan Portnoy 8/25/25

Your Brand Doesn’t Need a Glow Up. It Needs a Gut Check

Most brands don’t need a rebrand—they need to remember why they started. If your messaging looks good but doesn’t land, it’s time for a gut check, not a glow up.

Dan Portnoy 8/13/25 Dan Portnoy 8/13/25

The Year We Got Sick of Perfect

In 2025, the content that converts isn’t polished—it’s personal. We’re in the middle of a trust revolution, where messy, unfiltered stories outperform glossy brand perfection. Here’s why being real beats being perfect—and how to make it work for you.

Dan Portnoy 7/25/25 Dan Portnoy 7/25/25

New Freebie: The 5 Mistakes That Stall Nonprofit Growth (And How to Fix Them Fast)

“Most nonprofits aren’t failing because of a lack of heart—they’re stuck because they’re making small but critical mistakes that stall growth. In this guide, I break down five of the most common ones I see—and more importantly, how to fix them fast.”