In school, I was a total bookworm. I always loved walking through the Brown University library, perusing the shelves and breathing in the smell of old books. I know: geek alert. 🙂 I tried out life as an academic after college by taking a position in a sleep research lab, but it was the business world—and the entrepreneurial life—that really inspired me. However, even though I’ve left those academic pursuits behind, I still consider myself a student and I’m committed to learning new concepts and strategies as often as I can. That’s why I’m so excited to welcome a special […]
Product Creation
My “Desert Island” Business Tool: Live Webinars
In honor of my birthday week, I’ve been thinking about all of the love/hate relationships I’ve had over the years. Love the Chargers . . . hate to watch them lose games (or their stadium)! Love the taste of birthday cake . . . hate what it does to my thighs. It’s been a bit similar with webinars, too. To be honest, I’ve had an up and down relationship with them for a while. From the pain (accidentally canceling a HUGE webinar just 30 minutes before it was supposed to start) to the glory (feeling the thrill of connecting with […]
5 Ways to Build More Trust and Convert More Leads
As a mom, personal recommendations are a constant lifesaver. When my boys were younger, knowing what teething tablets or diaper rash cream to buy made all the difference between smooth(er) days and sleepless nights. And now that they’re older, I still rely on recommendations from other moms to get them what’s tried and true. It all comes down to trust: If these moms say a product is effective (and worth buying!), then I’m a convert. And I’m not alone: 70% of Americans say they look at product reviews before making a purchase.
Flip Your Focus to Move Your Business (and Your Products!) Forward Faster
We’ve all heard the old cliché "don’t put the cart before the horse," but did you know that its origin dates back to ancient Rome? (Cicero, to be precise.) Now that we’ve geeked out on some ancient language history, I want ask you a question: What if putting the cart before the horse can be a great thing for your business? Many of us think we need to have our products built and perfected before we go to market. But the truth is, we need to think differently. I made this mistake when I first started my business, and I […]