Founder & Lead Consultant, Elixir Consulting Group. 332 articles on operations, sales systems, leadership, and growth.
Leadership
2026 leadership research points to the same conclusion: middle managers, not executives, are becoming the deciding factor in whether a growing business...
AI & Technology
At least 12 data center sites are planned across Southwestern Pennsylvania, backed by more than $90 billion in announced AI and energy investment. Here...
Sales & Revenue
Forrester found 94% of B2B buyers used AI during their last purchase, and 61% of the buying journey now finishes before a vendor is ever contacted. Here...
AI & Technology
67% of small businesses using AI automation saw 20%+ revenue growth last year. Agentic AI delivers 171% average ROI. Here is how small businesses are...
AI & Technology
89% of small businesses now use AI, but most are not seeing real ROI. A 2026 McKinsey analysis shows the problem is leadership, not technology. Here is...
Pittsburgh & Local
Pittsburgh's economic development strategy is reshaping the region with billions in investment across AI, robotics, life sciences, and energy. Here is...
Sales & Revenue
The most profitable small businesses in 2026 stopped relying on hustle and built revenue systems instead. Here is exactly how they did it and what you...
AI & Technology
AI-generated content is everywhere in 2026. The businesses pulling ahead are the ones with a brand voice that cannot be replicated by a prompt. Here is...
AI & Technology
The average small business now runs five AI tools. Most are still not saving time. The problem is not the tools — it is the lack of integration. Here is...
Insights
July 1 is the most underused strategic checkpoint in business. Here is the mid-year reset process high-performing owners use to course-correct and...
Finance & Exit
M&A market confidence is at a six-year high, cross-border deal volume rose 47% year over year, and 79% of business owners are considering selling. Here...
Pittsburgh & Local
Pittsburgh just broke the all-time NFL Draft attendance record with 805,000 visitors and up to $200M in economic impact. Here is what the event revealed...
Insights
Business owners are abandoning hourly retainers and demanding results-tied consulting engagements. Here is what the shift to outcome-based consulting...
Pittsburgh & Local
Pittsburgh startups raised $1.7 billion in Q1 2026, led by Skild AI's $1.4B robotics round. Here is what this regional investment surge means for...
Finance & Exit
The M&A market is at a six-year high in 2026. Interest rates have fallen, sellers are motivated, and valuations have stabilized. Here is how business...
Operations
Revenue Operations is no longer just for enterprise companies. In 2026, small businesses that align their sales, marketing, and customer success into...
AI & Technology
AI agents are no longer experimental. In 2026, businesses deploying agentic AI systems are averaging 171% ROI. Here is what every business owner needs...
Pittsburgh & Local
The 2026 NFL Draft just put Pittsburgh in front of the entire country. Dr. Connor Robertson breaks down what that exposure means for local business...
Finance & Exit
The M&A market is shifting in 2026. Whether you're looking to acquire a competitor or position your business for sale, here's what you need to know...
AI & Technology
Dr. Connor Robertson explains why business owners who do not have an AI strategy in 2026 are leaving money on the table and falling behind competitors...
Strategy & Growth
Business transformation sounds like a big, complicated undertaking. But at Elixir Consulting Group, transformation is about making practical...
Strategy & Growth
Dr. Connor Robertson breaks down the key growth trends shaping Pittsburgh small businesses in 2026, from AI adoption to the reshoring boom and talent...
Sales & Revenue
Scaling from $500K to $5M is the most dangerous growth phase for any business. Here is the playbook for making that leap without breaking what already...
Sales & Revenue
Revenue is important, but it tells you only part of the story. A business generating strong revenue can still be […]
AI & Technology
AI adoption does not have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step guide shows small business owners how to implement AI tools that deliver real ROI...
Leadership
The Real Cost of Not Having a Consultant Most business owners think of consulting as an expense. But the real […]
Operations
Why Operational Efficiency Is the Defining Challenge of 2026 Every small business owner knows the feeling: working harder than ever, […]
AI & Technology
The AI Revolution Is Here, and Pittsburgh Is Leading the Charge Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved […]
AI & Technology
Why Digital Transformation Matters for Traditional Businesses Digital transformation has become one of the most talked-about concepts in business, but […]
Strategy & Growth
Is Your Business Sending You Warning Signals? Every business goes through cycles of growth, stability, and stagnation. The challenge for […]
Leadership
Delegation is one of the most important skills a business owner can develop, yet it is one of the most […]
Leadership
Dr. Connor Robertson shares the framework Elixir Consulting Group uses to help business owners build high-performing leadership teams that drive...
Strategy & Growth
Operating without a clear business strategy costs more than most owners realize. Here is how to calculate what strategic drift is actually costing your...
Leadership
Micromanagement is a symptom, not a strategy. When a business owner feels the need to oversee every detail, it usually […]
Leadership
Dr. Connor Robertson explains the difference between business consulting and business coaching, and how to determine which approach will produce results...
AI & Technology
AI is no longer just for enterprise companies. In 2026, small businesses are leveraging artificial intelligence to automate workflows, improve...
Dr. Connor Robertson is the founder and lead consultant at Elixir Consulting Group, a Pittsburgh-based firm that installs operations, sales, and leadership systems in owner-led businesses. He is the author of six books on acquisitions and business strategy.
Yes. Every one of the 332 articles in this archive is written from his own implementation work with clients.
Yes. Engagements are led personally rather than handed to a junior team, because the implementation model only works when the person designing the systems is in the room while they are adopted.
At drconnorrobertson.com, and his books are available through Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo.
