As we head into the holidays, I want to thank you for being a part of my community, as well as share a few of my top lessons of 2017. These lessons are a bit more personal than I usually get, as they came out of a very real challenge I faced this year. No need to worry—I’m going to be okay—but you may notice I’m sporting a different hairdo this week. 😉 I’ll reveal these personal lessons in the quick video below. I hope you find that these lessons help you hit the reset button, so you can head […]
Mindset
5 Simple Hacks to Cut Your Business Expenses
There’s a lot of reasons why we become entrepreneurs: To help others, challenge ourselves and build a lifestyle we love. We’re creative, passionate and we’re always looking for ways to grow our business and increase our revenue. But we’re not always passionate about—or good at—managing our expenses. And if you’re not paying attention to the expense side of the equation, your business could be leaking money. It’s one of worst feelings in business, knowing that you’re bringing in revenue, but clearing very little profit. (I’ve been there!) 🙁 So as you look at your year-end finances, I want to help […]
9 Signs That It’s Time to Fire a Customer
As marketers, we talk a lot about about how to attract new customers. But what we don’t talk about is the opposite—how to fire a customer. Trust me, I understand the desire to want to hang onto each and every one of your customers. When I first started out in private coaching, I would work with anyone who would have me. But what I’ve learned is that sometimes it’s necessary to let someone go who isn’t a good fit for your business. It’s for their own good—and for the good of your brand and your community. If you’re as lucky […]
One Way to Make a Meaningful Contribution for Just ~$1/Day
I want to introduce you to the Wild and Wise Sisterhood. This project has stolen my heart—for two reasons: It’s dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs and their families. It was also founded by a dear, dear friend, Christa Thompson. (More about Christa in the video below!) For about $1/day, the Wild and Wise Sisterhood offers you a quarterly box of intricately handcrafted, socially conscious gifts, all made by female artisans in India. In addition to patronizing these female-owned microenterprises by purchasing and distributing their handiwork, Wild and Wise Sisterhood also gives $15/box back to support local community projects. (I love […]