I’ve never blogged according to Twitter’s “Trending Topics,” but this seemed fun. And, reading those obscure, random facts about some of the other bloggers in my social media “sphere” was A GREAT way to waste some valuable time. =) So, in the event that you’re procrastinating today… and need some reading material, here goes… #30ThingsAboutMe.
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Archives for March 2013
How Long Will You PERSIST?
Persistence is often touted as a key skill for entrepreneurs and small business owners to be born with, or to acquire. Not making any money? Persist! Not making enough money? Persist! Not making money consistently? Persist! But, here’s the truth: only in our very well-meaning ignorance do we shout, “Keep Going!” when chances are good
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2 1/2 Tips to Creating Your FIRST $6200 Week
Meet Alyssa Middleton. Wife. Mother. Holistic Product creator. Excellent Collaborator. Domestic Violence Thrive-er. Beautiful woman. Business owner. And coach to other women business owners who feel like they’re walking the high wire in heels. She recently participated in my very small “6 in 6” mastermind with one purpose: To reach 6 Figures in LEVERAGED
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The FUTURE of (Business) Events…
You don’t need a crystal ball to predict what’s coming down the pike for business events… if you just pay attention. While MUCH is changing — for us as attendees AND for the VAST MAJORITY of us contemplating having events (or an event) of our own — some things are staying the same. For instance,
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Tuesday Truth: The Road To Hell Is Paved With THIS
I’ve got two girls, 12 and 14, and so there’s a saying that’s tossed around my home quite a bit these days: The road to your own personal hell is paved with comparison. Perfect for my girls. Even more perfect and relevant for business owners. I can’t tell you the number of times I
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Mindset Monday: EXPERT INTERVIEW
I write a lot about mindset. In fact, you can find a whole slew of articles I’ve written on the subject HERE: But, my true expertise in this genre is fairly limited. I was BORN and RAISED to be a bit defiant, somewhat rebellious and — most importantly — almost completely immune to criticism.
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3 Reasons Your Market’s NOT Hiring You
In my experience, there are three MAIN reasons your market may be either 1) saying NO — regardless of stated reason “why” it’s a no — or 2) ignoring your offer. You Show Up As A Peer. I recently read a post by someone who was talking about the “Let’s Just Be Friends” syndrome showing
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There Are No Clients Here
If I could name one SINGULAR mistake or assumption that costs business owners FAR MORE than any other, it would be assuming, There are no clients here. They look at their lists and they say, “There are no clients here.” They look around their geographical area, and they say, “There are no clients here.” They
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3 Steps to Confidence — EXPERT INTERVIEW
About a month ago, I got an email from a woman who said this, “I met you at Spark & Hustle a couple years ago and I wanted to give you an update. At Spark & Hustle I got the courage & confidence to leave my job and start my business full time!” This was
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