Continually investing back into your business is always a good idea. However, oftentimes, opportunities come up when we least expect it or, perhaps, are least prepared for it. My philosophy and practice is to always say YES (when it is the right fit!). That always begs the question then – ‘where am I going to…
Public speaking is professed to be the #1 fear in life. As an entrepreneur, I find this practice to be the #1 way to grow business. I also happen to have a different definition of ‘fear’ than most people – my definition is that fear is simply the lack of information. Information is power. Once…
Hosting (and attending) LIVE events are one of the best ways to grow your business. Yet, many of you continue to hide behind your computers, tucked away in your offices, ‘hoping and wishing’ for business to come your way. It just doesn’t happen that way folks. Last week, I wrote about the value of attending…
Do you still sit behind your computer paralyzed at the very thought of going to a networking event? As a business coach, I know this is true for many of you. As an entrepreneur, it is vitally important that you get out in the world and meet people. Call me ‘old school’ but I firmly…
Where IS the money? Many entrepreneurs get into business, have a strong passion for what they have to offer and then, after a period of time they stop and wonder, ‘just where is the money?” This is quite common, actually. I know that many entrepreneurs fall into the habit of comparing the inside of themselves…
Have you ever felt so stressed with your business that you seriously thought you were having a panic attack? As a business coach, I see and hear this a lot, particularly with new entrepreneurs. The stress builds and builds and builds. I really do believe that some entrepreneurs do experience panic attacks and one of…
I have shed so many tears this past month that I am honestly feeling drained. I know that being an entrepreneur is not the easiest job in the world – but I had no idea that the month of March would have been so emotional. When you grow your business, it’s common to face ‘new…
When you travel the world around you, it changes the world within you. That was one of my quotes a few years ago from my travel blog when I was blogging the World Tour. It holds true to this day, in my opinion. I have traveled a lot these past 3 months, in particular, and…
Oh sweet Africa – you have stolen my heart. I was on a trip recently to different parts of Africa and it was absolutely life-changing. I did have high expectations with respect to the projects we were working on – and those expectations were greatly surpassed. We gave a lot and we received so much…
After a rather harrowing, stressful and happy (all at the same time!) week, I took time to reflect on what keeps someone in the game of business. Business IS a game and it does take a certain type of individual to stick with it. The challenges last week, combined with my level of fatigue (after…