The PARISE Group

By Michael Parise | Founder, The Parise Group Most people think bombing only happens on stage. It doesn’t. Bombing happens in meetings.In sales conversations.In interviews.In leadership moments.In rooms where confidence matters and words carry weight. I know this because I’ve lived it—from the stage to the boardroom. How Not to Bomb  was born from decades of experience in environments where failure is immediate, public, and unforgiving. In stand-up comedy, you don’t get excus

By Michael Parise, Founder of The Parise Group 5 min read In business, effort is rarely the problem. Most entrepreneurs work hard. They put in long hours, wear multiple hats, and care deeply about what they’re building. Yet many still feel overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. Not because they lack ambition—but because their business lacks clarity and structure . Without those two things, even strong businesses become heavy. Decisions take longer. Teams get confused. Growth starts

By Michael Parise | The Parise Group In business, problems rarely appear overnight.They build quietly—through small misses, ignored signals, and decisions made too fast or too late. By the time most business owners feel pain, the issue has already become expensive. That’s why early diagnosis isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Businesses that stay profitable, resilient, and adaptable are the ones that learn to identify problems before  they escalate, not after they’ve caused dam

By Michael Parise | The Parise Group Growth is one of the most misunderstood ideas in business. Too often, it’s reduced to revenue alone—sell more, post more, expand faster. But real growth is broader and more durable. It’s about building a business that can reach more people, serve them better, and operate without breaking under its own weight. If growth feels forced, chaotic, or exhausting, the issue usually isn’t ambition. It’s strategy, clarity, and structure. Start With