Personal Life

The Perfect Hobby

I am reading The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod and it has me thinking (and exercising). I am so focused on work all the time, that it can be exhausting....

SXSW Author’s Dinner With Sam Horn, Daniel Pink, Nilofer Merchant, Nir Eyal

SXSW 2015 was amazing (albeit a bit overwhelming).  After speaking about Profit First at the Austin convention center, my friend (and awesome author of the new book, Stand Out) Dorie Clark...

7 Techniques To Help Permanently Remove Stress

The good news is that we are more productive than ever. Way more productive.  That bad news is we are more stressed than ever.  Everyone is.  It has become a...

How To Increase Your Confidence Instantly

Confidence isn't about other people.  Confidence is really about the stories we tell ourselves in our heads.  It’s revealed in our body language, our word choices, and the image we...

You First

The premise of my newest book, Profit First, is to take your profit prior to expense. Ahem - take your profit first. I am eternally grateful for the emails that...

Grow Your Business Faster By Paying Yourself

When I’m consulting with clients looking to invigorate and grow their businesses, one question I often ask is: “Who’s your most valuable employee?”  They inevitably give me the wrong answer....

How To Work With Friends (When You Own The Business)

I’m going to be blunt.  The best solution to the problem of how to navigate the dangerous waters of hiring a friend is just to avoid it.  It’s hard, and...

7 Steps To Looking Good Without Bragging

Bragging existed long before the Internet was invented. But with the rise of the Internet and social media there’s been a rise in the “Look at me! Me, me, me,”...

Life Lessons From My Mom

My mother turns 80 this year. Throughout the years, I have learned many lessons from her. Here are some of my favorites that she shared: A gentlemen covers his mouth...

Six Advantages that Women Entrepreneurs Have (Over Men)

Look out, here comes the female entrepreneur! Women entrepreneurs are making their way in the business world in a big way. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 7.8...

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