How do you approach the obstacles that stand in the way of your dreams? Some pretend they don’t exist and keep doing the same thing every day, hoping that something will magically change. Some give up and change their dreams. Obstacles are really opportunities to…
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we we often treat people we see as strong (physical or emotional strength) like Teflon and why we may want to stop that. How Strong People are Like Teflon Teflon is a non-stick coating that is used…
Meeting someone you never thought you would have the opportunity to meet is an awesome feeling. Back in 2016, Engel Jones asked me to come on his show #12MinuteConvos. He lives in the Caribbean and at that time I thought he’d be another “internet friend” that I’d never…
Parenting and running your own business at the same time can be a challenge. What happens when you try to mix being an engaged and involved parent and owning a successful business? In this episode of The Productive Parent, Ana Reisdorf and I talk about…
Are all of the different parts of you integrated into what you do? Recently, Cole Johnson and I sat down for what turned out to be one of the most personal interviews I have experienced in a long time. Good grief! He even “went there”…
Sometimes the best thing for your business is to ignore what others tell you to do and to simply go with your gut. But, how do you know when those choices are appropriate and when they will cause you problems? How do you find out…
Working in a stressful environment is something that seems normal for many professionals. Yet, stress can cause a large number of health issues that often even lead to relationship issues. That certainly was the case for me and that is what Joanne Victoria of the San•IT…
Why is it that when people hear the word “sales” they often cringe or tell you that they are not into sales? I think it is because they have yet to find a sales methodology that works for them. Maybe they have experienced pushy salespeople…
Today’s question is about self-promotion and what you can do to get over feeling uncomfortable about putting yourself and your products “out there.” Community Question – I feel lame promoting myself. “How do you not feel like a lame-o for promoting yourself? I have a…