“Don’t reinvent the wheel…buy custom rims to bling it out, but don’t reinvent the wheel!” While at a conference, I had the opportunity to meet Vernice Armour. Talk about a woman with a mission! I found myself writing a number of quotes down as she…
Yesterday I talked about how some entrepreneurs are stuck in a pattern of running their business that does not give them everything that they really desire. I compared it to being in “hamster wheels” of various sizes. If you found that you relate to that…
I work with solo entrepreneurs and small business owners who are really amazing at what they do and have achieved great success in their business but The visual I always seem to come back to is a hamster wheel. I remember watching my brother’s hamsters…
Back when I was in school I learned in science that leverage could be applied as a mechanical function. If I wanted to move something that was too heavy, I could use a lever or a pulley system to move it. Websters defines leverage in…
This past week I was having a conversation with a colleague and she asked me how I was able to keep all of my various contacts straight. She tells me, “Between face-to-face networking, social networking, clients, prospects, and people downloading stuff from my website it…
Friday night I learned that one of my favorite pod-casting sites, Cinch.fm, was shutting down. The news hit me like a lead brick. Sure, shutting down is something that can happen when you use a 3rd-party tool. It was a real let down though, considering…
The other day I received a question in my group: I’d like to consider virtual assistants or maybe a personal assistant. Who has had luck with these…are some better than others?Thanks,Carol from Nebraska Knowing how to build your team is a critical choice. The other…
I’m fortunate to work with amazing people that are doing rock star work with their clients. As a result, their businesses are growing beyond what they can accomplish themselves. When I first talk with them, I hear that they are thrilled that their business is…
Live conferences are a fantastic way to gain actionable knowledge for your business, rekindle former relationships, and make new relationships. They also represent a significant investment in time and money. Yet, many people don’t take advantage of the investment as they could. Today I share…