Ah, the first blushes of entrepreneurial love. The romance! The energy! But what happens when the passion fades and the reality of demanding customers/clients, overwhelming marketing options and painful tasks (QuickBooks, anyone?) creeps in? Suddenly, your business becomes a grind and you find yourself working harder for less reward, less return…and less joy. Your once appreciative and dreamy-eyed … [Read more...]
8 unexpected places to find your next client or customer
It's simple. If you solve a pressing problem or have a story to share that moves, ignites, provokes, heals or amuses people, you can find your tribe. The first step is that you have to really believe in what you're selling. In fact, don't think of it as selling. What is the mission behind what you do? I don't care if you're writing a book, offering massage services or developing enterprise … [Read more...]
My big summer risk revealed…want to join me?
I have a scary admission to make to you today, dear reader. (Deep breath) I share this because I think it’s important for us to shake things up every now and then. To wake up those parts that lie dormant by virtue of routine or comfort. And…I’m sharing this before I even know if it’s going to actually happen. Also important. The more shots we take on goal, the more chances we have to … [Read more...]
Which idea should you start on next? A handy worksheet for you…
Do you find yourself drowning in great ideas but unable to implement any of them because you're either paralyzed by choice or you're too stuck on fighting today's fires? Yeah, me too. Creativity is awesome until it starts to overwhelm you. (Tweet this!) Today's guest post comes from Michelle Nickolaisen, creator of Bombschelle. Michelle makes systems/productivity/organization/all that … [Read more...]
8 must-read blogs to boost your business & brand
There're waaaaayyyyy more than 31 blog and newsletter flavors out there, tempting readers with deliciously satisfying business and marketing wisdom. I don't have to tell you - you're reading one right now (which I hope is one of your faves). But I'm often asked which are the tastiest ones I follow that help me with my own business and brand. So today for you, I've rustled up my top 8 blog and … [Read more...]
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