Warning:  I’m about to go on a rant… but just for a minute, because then I have to get back to work.  =)  When being interviewed recently, I was asked what I thought was the #1 mistake business owners make.  (Watch the interview here!)  Anyway, the mistake is THIS: listening to their peers.  Doing what
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Like all business owners —  who’ve been in business for ANY length of time — I’ve experienced huge wins… and some devastating losses too.  While I could (and often do) rattle off a diverse list of those people and events that have  contributed to my successes, I have but one person to blame for every
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That’s not a misprint.  I hear a lot of talk about “NOT being so hard on ourselves” and “giving ourselves a break.”  But, when it comes to creating FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE  as entrepreneurs — frankly, we could stand to be a bit harder on ourselves.  I see way too many business owners pushing their goals
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With all of the “daily deal” sites taking over our email boxes, it’s no wonder we’re always considering this idea of competing on price. Almost without exception**, my view of slashing prices is this:  Don’t DO it! In my experience — and that of my clients — slashing prices trains your clients to come to
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Here’s one of my favorite questions to respond to: What’s the ONE thing I need to do in order to make my business is successful? It’s my favorite, because I have a ready made answer for it… an answer that will shine a blinding light on why they’re not yet experiencing success. The answer is
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Today’s my birthday… and I’m officially 35 years old.  =)  For anyone who cares, I feel as young and vibrant as I did in high school.  While much has changed since then —  for and about me — those who know me best know… that  a lot hasn’t.  **wink** So far, my birthday gifts this
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