We’ve added a whole new set of keywords to our vocabularies since COVID-19 changed the way we live, work, and play... Worldwide, people are now overly familiar with: Social distancing coronavirus self-quarantining and... tone-deafness Just to name a few. The last phrase — … [Read more...]
Marketers: Now is the Time to Infuse Empathy Into Your Strategy and Messaging
Are you showing empathy to your customers and prospects during this challenging time? As a fellow marketer, I invite you to join me in avoiding a "tone-deaf" response to the health crisis. I'm seeing a LOT of off-putting messages circulating around. I've received several completely inappropriate … [Read more...]
How to Support Local Small Businesses During a Crisis
The small business community is particularly vulnerable to the challenges we are all currently facing. As a 4th generation entrepreneur and 14+ year small business coach, I * IMPLORE * you: in the days, weeks, and months to come, be intentional and proactive about supporting your local … [Read more...]
What Berry Gordy Taught Us About Small Business Success
During a recent visit to Detroit, Michigan, Wil and I stopped by the iconic Hitsville USA for a tour! I have wanted to visit Motown for as long as I could remember, as perhaps like you, I grew up listening to SO many Motown artists thanks to my parents' appreciation for good music. So, I was … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Organize Now! Think & Live Clutter Free”
I talk with entrepreneurs everyday who are struggling to make progress in their business because they are standing in their own way. I can relate because I love structure and organization, but don't care much for rules. I really struggle with routines and I love spontaneity. It makes for a fun, … [Read more...]
Achieving Your Goals Even If You’ve Gotten Off Track
How are those resolutions of your going? Do you still remember what all of them were? Watch this 4:30 minute video and I’ll give you ideas on how to get your resolutions back on track and accomplish your goals for 2013… Thoughts? Questions? Musings? Share what's on your mind by leaving … [Read more...]
Want more clients? Get out and meet your people!
How will you connect with your target market this Summer? Leave a note below and share your plans with me. … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips For Getting Focused
If you're anything like me, it's a struggle to stay focused on doing what you need to do to grow your business and reach your goals. I wanted to share with you a few simple tips that have consistently worked well for me so that you can create more success in your own business: What struggles … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Capitol Hill
Last week I was in Washington, DC to host a client for a VIP Profit Strategy Session. Also, I had a few meetings with the President of the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE), as I was recently appointed to their Member Council. (By the way, this is an organization, I highly, highly … [Read more...]
This is my M.O.
I was excited to be featured on M.O. last week, a website that features successful entrepreneurs from all walks, across all industries, and from around the world. They focus on their habits and methods; what makes them tick. It's always fun and inspiring to learn from the successes (and mistakes) … [Read more...]