Over the last four weeks or so, I’ve been hearing many business owners talk about business being slow or different than it’s been in a while. A lot of us tend to see things slow down a bit in the summer compared to the rest of the year. But for whatever reason, this year feels […]
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Summer is nearly here! It’s that time for outdoors, fun, and sun. All these things boost your productivity—so GO OUTSIDE! Make sure you’re scheduling that time first, so that you have sunshine and breaks to enjoy all that’s coming. Last newsletter, I talked about taking “snack” breaks and what a “snack” might consist of. If […]
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Lately, several people have come to me feeling stuck because of a lack of motivation or feelings of fulfillment in their business. I have felt that way several days this year as well. I was curious about what was happening and what I could do differently to help others shift this feeling, their energy, and, […]
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Recently, I had someone ask me what is the most important thing that business owners need to know or the skill they need to have to be successful. Things that came to mind immediately were patience, delegation skills, processes, etc. But as far as the MOST important, PLANNING is the ONE thing that you need […]
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It’s that time of year — when many of us are talking about what we are grateful for. What a wonderful fall tradition, (one of the best, I think). There is nothing that will get us into a positive frame of mind more quickly than truly finding what we’re grateful for or spreading gratitude, love, […]
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Let’s face it, running a business is hard. Even when it’s fun, it’s hard. It’s hard to market, it’s hard to find the right words, it’s hard to brand, to choose colors, to sell, to find the right people. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep going. I was watching a video from the Duke women’s basketball […]
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I recently read a newsletter from Jon Gordon, author of the Energy Bus and other books on positivity and leadership. In the article, he said, “It’s impossible to be stressed and grateful at the same time.” Before I read the piece, I had already been thinking about gratitude and how I should practice it more […]
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My question for you is, when are you going to do the thing? That big thing? The one that makes you a little queasy and pretty uncomfortable. Why am I asking? Over the last several years, I have been watching The Voice. Every year as the new season starts, I am highly impressed by those […]
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As we near quarter four of 2023, I started wondering if the business owners out there have truly been dreaming and scheming about their goals or if they’re just going about their daily activities with no actual strategy or thought. This time of year, it’s important to figure out how you’ll finish strong and evaluate […]
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It’s January! Everything is bright and shiny, yes? New Year, New You, right? It’s human nature to move into the new year with a sense of hope and big dreams and goals. I LOVE It! My calendar is clean, I’m ready to do things anew, and everything/anything is possible. The deeper truth, though, is that […]
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