Send your business challenge to WYP@TheIdeaGuy.us. Provide a short description of the problem—what’s happening, why it matters, and what you’re struggling to figure out.
Right here on this page—or in the San Diego Business Journal digital edition. We archive each column so you can explore past problems and the strategies used to solve them
Due to the volume of submissions, not all questions can be answered immediately. We review each one carefully and aim to publish responses weekly based on relevance and learning value
You’ll receive a direct response from The Idea Guy® via the column. Your question may be featured in the San Diego Business Journal (digital or print) along with a structured,
No—unless you explicitly request it. Reader questions are anonymized (e.g., “Frustrated in Finance,” “Leading in La Mesa”) to protect privacy and focus on the challenge itself.
No. The column is a free resource for the business community—our goal is to provide real value through shared insights.
Anything that’s getting in the way of progress. Common topics include leadership challenges, culture shifts, team performance, stalled innovation, unclear strategies, or communication breakdowns.
CEOs, founders, team leaders, managers—anyone facing a challenge in business. If you’re navigating change, stuck in a rut, or simply want a fresh perspective, this column is for you.
It’s a weekly column in the San Diego Business Journal that tackles real-world business challenges submitted by readers—answered by The Idea Guy®, an expert in creative problem-solving and innovation.
Yes. Follow-up sessions, coaching, or problem statement reviews can be arranged to support implementation and continued development.
Yes. We can tailor the examples, exercises, and facilitation to your industry, team structure, or strategic priorities.
Participants leave with a repeatable process for identifying the right problems, a refined problem statement they can use immediately, and a new set of collaborative skills that improve decision-making and
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