Do you remember the moment you realized you were an entrepreneur? Don’t say you’re still having doubts! Own it. Love it. And build it. A few years ago, I was looking up at the stars from a sturdy teepee tent I made and I didn’t want to make a wish. I wanted to make it…
How fast can you find a photo, video, or document in your files if I called out a random one? Better yet, suppose you’re doing it while standing in line at the grocery store and you have 90 seconds before the customer ahead of you moves on. And a long line of Saturday afternoon shoppers…
Don’t you love that awesome feeling of accomplishment after you watch your ideas come to life? You’ve brought inspiration and solutions to your followers. Or maybe you showed them how NOT to do something and how you learned your lesson. I’m talking blog posts, YouTube videos, podcasts, or any other medium you use to share…
Stephen Covey said, “Goals are pure fantasy unless you have a specific plan to achieve them.” And he was right. How many times have you stumbled down a crazy, winding path to get something you wanted? It feels like fun at first, trying any new strategy you can find, until months go by and you…
It’s a balmy 17℉ outside as I stand in my cold bathroom, smoothing grout around my new shower tiles. It’s been a few weeks, and progress is good. This is my second business, doing home renovation projects and documenting them for my followers on my DIY blog. I love this job but it is demanding,…
Years ago, I wanted to monetize my blog so I read hundreds of online posts. How to start a business that doesn’t fail… The fail-proof entrepreneur… Everything you need to know about running your business (yes, everything!). I figured if I was going to take risks, I would equip myself with enough tips from experts…
Running a successful small business is like learning to surf. You want to do it so badly but you need a lot of hard work, patience, balance, and focus. It’s a struggle day after day, with cuts and scrapes all over your legs from the times you fell off your surfboard. But one day, you…
This podcast features a fascinating conversation I had with Stefani Thatcher and Austin Christensen about Donald Miller’s book, “Business Made Simple”. Below, you’ll find many of the highlights we talk about so you can follow along. At age 51, Donald Miller is an inspiration. He’s hugely successful and living a purposeful life guided by his…
Social media is not for posting casual, infrequent, and unrelated content. I wince when I reflect on my earlier days – I had no social media strategy. Are you struggling with maximizing content on fast-paced social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok? Consistency is everything. You can start slowly, but you have to keep going!…
You’ve found your niche, and you’re rocking it! Your website is glowing with fabulous blog posts, podcasts, videos, photographs, and whatever other media you love to use. It’s you, in all your gorgeous brand colors and logo, with your thoughts, opinions, and advice. But you’re worried. Insane thoughts creep in at night while you’re trying…