Category: manage your business

  • The Secret to a Successful Business

    The Secret to a Successful Business

    “You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little bit better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better.” – John Wooden, one of the top-ranked, highest-praised coaches in sports history It sounds so simple,…

  • What I’m Reading, Listening to and Watching to Keep on My Business Toes

    What I’m Reading, Listening to and Watching to Keep on My Business Toes

    Late last year, I took a 6-week break in my business. I was heading towards burnout and needed to put the brakes on so much in order to regain my balance. One of those items on pause wound up being content consumption. I didn’t allow myself to read other blog posts, listen to podcasts, watch…

  • Stay in Your {Business} Lane

    Stay in Your {Business} Lane

    The other day it was absolutely pissin’ it down (as my UK friends would say). It was the very type of day that makes you want to cuddle up on the couch, under your coziest blanket, with a warm cup of tea and a good book, maybe of the Jennifer Weiner variety. Not me –…

  • Here’s Why People Will Pay You

    Here’s Why People Will Pay You

    I hear it a lot… “People won’t pay for that. Why would they pay to talk to me and have me coach them?” There’s always a hint of doubt in their voice when talking about their coaching work. They don’t believe someone would willingly seek them out, ask to work with them, and pay them…

  • The Secret to FINALLY Taking That Vacation (Even if You’re a Solo Shop)

    The Secret to FINALLY Taking That Vacation (Even if You’re a Solo Shop)

    When was the last time you took a vacation? Like totally unplugged from running your business? Really, has it been that long? I know, it’s really tough to build a business, keep all the balls in the air and even allow the thought of stepping away for a few luxurious days enter your mind. It’s…

  • Every Day is an Opportunity to Delight Your Clients

    Every Day is an Opportunity to Delight Your Clients

    We’ve all had awful and awe-inspiring experiences with businesses. You remember the horrible, I’m sure. You likely also remember those times where you were pleasantly surprised by the level of attention and care you were shown. And so, I want to share stories of three recent instances where I was completely WOW’d by a small…

  • The Latest News from the Wondrous World of Marketing

    The Latest News from the Wondrous World of Marketing

    Does marketing stump you? Leave you scratching your head a bit as to what the best practices and strategies are? You’re not alone. Marketing is a huge arena and there are dozens of sections and subsections you can focus on. I know, I have a Marketing degree and would also get asked what I wanted…

  • Hosting Events with Ease: Introvert Edition

    Hosting Events with Ease: Introvert Edition

    Last week we talked about how to successfully attend events and network even when you’re an introvert (and the very thought of the word ‘networking’ used to make your stomach churn). And now you know that being an introvert won’t hold you back from connecting with others in-person. It will actually allow you to create…