A few years ago, I discovered a tool that helped my business deal with a challenging time. It’s a question that entrepreneurs often don’t ask.
Category Archives: Business mindset
Business mindset, How to build your business
Laid off and not sure if you should invest in a business coach?
22
Jun
Jun
It’s easy to spend money on the things that don’t necessarily get money in the door but make you feel good. For the newly initiated, it’s often the “non shiny” stuff. Read for how to avoid this pattern.
Business mindset, How to build your business
Do this 1 thing before you stress over your New Year revenue goals
07
Jan
Jan
Before you crack open the new fancy schmancy calendar, review last year’s WINS!!! Whether you are running a side hustle or a full time enterprise, you wear the C.E.O. hat. At all times. You have a responsibility to strategize, plan, and see the big picture for your business. Even when you are still the chief […]
10 min Sales tips, Business mindset, How to build your business, Marketing best practices
The #1 reason why you must run a Black Friday promo
03
Oct
Oct
I’m betting you have a list of reasons why you aren’t interested in promoting a Black Friday special. I can’t afford to discount my prices drastically. I don’t have a ton of inventory. I wouldn’t know where to start. I don’t have the business model that makes sense to run a Black Friday special. It’s […]
Business mindset, When You are Starting out
Why “I want a mentor” is the wrong question to build your business
18
Jul
Jul
I overheard someone asking “Would you be my mentor?” It’s such a tough question!! You are trying to grow your business and need help. But you know that your chances of getting “yes” are pretty slim. So how do you do it well? I participated in a small business mentoring roundtable this year. Attendees asked […]
Business mindset, How to build your business
The one thing we often forget when we have a ton of clients
13
May
May
Can you relate to this scenario? You are in the midst serving several clients. Your schedule is packed. You are giddy with the invoices that you are able to send out. So of course you are bound to forget this KEY thing in your business. Check out the video:
10 min Strategy tips, Business mindset, How to build your business
Black Panther – Why this movie could make you a BETTER entrepreneur
02
Mar
Mar
If you haven’t heard the buzz about Black Panther, you might be on a serious social media/news fast! The movie is breaking all types of records and has generated a solid cult following. As an small biz coach who wants to see more small businesses succeed by connecting the dots, I couldn’t resist. There […]
Business mindset, Marketing best practices, Your Customers Needs
The group you need to remember when you set business growth goals
13
Feb
Feb
Did you ever write this “I am DETERMINED to grow my business” list? I’m gonna make 10k this month I will land 5 new clients I’m going to grow my social media by 1,000 new followers I’m going finish my website relaunch You might be missing out on a key variable when you set these […]
21
Jan
Jan
I saw a car on fire during the AM commute. I hoped that the driver was OK. But I wasn’t OK with the reaction of other drivers. –No one got out to help. –No one helped him flag down help. Instead they stopped, stared, and caused a massive pile up. And it made […]
Business mindset, How to build your business, Marketing best practices
It’s so easy to avoid marketing when you have contracts flowing in
31
Oct
Oct
I’ve delivered 10 speaking events in 17 days. Yup. I’m brain dead. Mentally and emotionally drained. Even if there is a sense of joy because audiences were transformed. So, how do you market your business when you are tired? When the stack of business cards is stacked high? When your follow-up list is long? When […]
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