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  • Balancing Both Sides of the Brain

    We keep hearing how important it is to use both sides of our brain... especially as we continue to create a new world of work and play. We're not living in the old corporate factory model anymore, but how do we actually change our behavior to make it all work? That's exactly why I'm so…

  • Get It Done With These 3 Simple Tricks

    Today we’re talking about how to get it done. I often get asked how I get so much stuff done. This question stops me in my tracks because I don’t see it that way, I always feel like there’s something else to be done… but I guess that means I get some of the right…

  • How to Look Good in Pictures for Your Website

    Today we’re talking about how to look good in pictures for your website. One of the advantages of having a personal brand is that people can connect with you as a person. But it can be tough to convey who you are in a split second that it takes someone to land on your website.…

  • How To Network With Influential People

    No matter where you're at on your business journey, you've probably looked around your industry at some point and wondered how to network with influential people... I know I have, and most of the time I was left scratching my head and wondering what gave some people the confidence to rub elbows with "power players"…

  • Business Structure Basics Matter

    Today we’re talking about business structure basics. When you start any business, it's easy to get caught up in all the different things that you need to do to it get up and running. You've got to get a website and clients, create products, learn how to market yourself and your business, and take payments…

  • Creative Problem Solving

    Today we’re talking about creative problem solving in your small business. Let’s take a look at how we can creatively solve problems that creep up in your business. Creative Problem Solving Starts Here A Story About Creative Problem Solving I want to start out with a simple story that will help us frame the types…

  • Giving Up? Here’s What To Do Instead.

    Today we’re talking about giving up and what to do instead. Are you thinking of giving up before you give it your all? Seth Godin calls this The Dip. It’s that really uncomfortable place that you get to right before you break through to another level. Let me give you a few examples of what…

  • Adding Social Media Share Buttons On Your Email List’s Thank You Page

    One of the best ways to build in social sharing, is to ask people who have just opted into your email list... to share your opt-in with their friends on social media. Most people use social media sharing plugins, but if you have a social share button on your "thank you for signing up" page,…

  • The Catch 22 of Online Businesses

    This is a catch 22 dilemma that most people face when starting an online business… When you’re just starting out, should you invest in web design or focus on getting clients first? It can be hard to figure out what you need to invest into your business first: getting a professional looking website or getting…

  • How To Sell: Even If You’re Not a Polished Salesperson

    Today we’re talking about how to sell even if you’re not a polished salesperson. Learning how to sell is important no matter what business you’re in… yes, even if you got into business because you don’t really want to talk to people and you prefer to spend time alone in your home office. I don’t…

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