Each of us learn from the “experts” all the time, by reading their books, watching their videos, or reading their quotes on the internet.  But I wanted to talk with everyday smart and successful business owners that you may or may not have heard of. These individuals are making a difference in the lives of […]

I admit it.  I hung onto MailChimp for a long time.  Secretly, I think I was just in love with their little monkey.  He’s cute, and not only was MailChimp free, I was also familiar with this popular email software tool.  Not quite ready for something like Infusionsoft or Ontraport, I chose to move to […]

On Tuesday, I had an introductory call with an international coaching company that is looking for a rockstar operations manager.  The business owner asked me, “I would imagine you have a lot on your plate to keep track of. How do you manage all the many tasks and projects you are responsible for, without dropping […]

LinkedIn is not the social media platform of choice for every business owner.  However, if you are selling a B2B service or targeting executives, corporate professionals, or business owners, LinkedIn is absolutely the place to be. According to Foundation Inc., who shares some alarming LinkedIn statistics, LinkedIn now has over 500 million members, and their […]

Just recently, I had a conversation with one of my team members.  I said to her, “I don’t think my website is attracting leads.” She asked permission to give her feedback. This started an honest dialogue between us.  “Your website is not going to appeal to the type of clients you want. It reminds me […]

This week I was tasked with a rather large research project.  A client wants to start a podcast for the first time. Her thoughts were that podcasting is a great way to connect with potential clients, expand her reach, and establish herself as a thought leader.  She is absolutely right! Podcasting, if done right, can […]

It was February of 2014 when Ms. Carole Young walked into my life.  She didn’t have a choice about meeting me. Her daughter introduced us.  I remember I was nervous, but she quickly put me at ease. Ms. Young was just an ordinary person – the mother of my future spouse.  Or so I thought. […]