Motivation

It’s Not Me, It’s You – Parting Ways With Clients for Business Growth

 We’re business owners! What do we want? To scale or business! When do we want it?  NOW! How do we do it? Crickets…. Been there.  Then there was that...

Strategic Client Assessments

 One common dilemma often plagues business owners: the struggle to maintain authenticity while catering to client demands.  (Or as I like to call it, How to Avoid Selling Your...

“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

Congratulations to Hal Elrod – Author of Miracle Morning

My pal, Hal Elrod, has written a wonderfully life-affirming book, Miracle Morning, The Not-So-Obvious Secret to Change Your Life. If you watch anything today, please watch this interview with Hal...

Do You Need to Fire Some Clients? Cultivating Profitability in Your Small Business

 All entrepreneurs know how exciting it is to get customers and clients. The challenge comes when you have to manage them. They’re diverse, their needs are shifting in a...

Work-Life Balance and the Freedom of Time – Tip I: Time Tracking

   “Workaholic.” I used to employ that phrase with such pride. As if it proved how dedicated I was to my business above all else.  I’m still waiting for...

How Embracing Freedom of Time Unlocks Entrepreneurial Success

 I want to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: The significance of creating a business that offers the freedom of time.  As an author and speaker,...

6 Steps to Avoid Business Burnout

 Since April is Stress Awareness Month, it’s a great time to remind each other that we humans are - well, human. So here’s my big question to you: Are...

One Step to Become a TED Talk Expert

Did you know that giving a speech is one of the best strategies to scale your small business?  Keynote speeches can provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with a powerful...

The First Simple Steps to the Mindset (and Year) of Your Dreams

Resolutions. Goals. I know you want to crush them all. Great! But. The root of what you want to experience must come from within. And you can't see that clearly,...

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