We are a celebrity driven society. Most small business owners don’t realize the power or potential of their personal celebrity status. Adding the “sizzle” of celebrity to your personal brand can generate positive momentum for your business. How do you become a celebrity in the eyes of your customers or prospects? Celebrity is the one thing […]

What is a “Yes” Inventory? All of the obligations that you agreed to, all of the events you attend, essentially everything you do for someone else’s schedule. We live an insane, hyper-connected world that has made many of us addicted to responding constantly to the needs of others. Why do we need to take inventory of everything […]

The water cooler talk about people being afforded opportunities, fairness, and missed opportunities can be so overwhelming, it often feels like you are drinking from a fire hose! What is the difference between those business owners who achieve outstanding results and opportunities for more vs. those who are struggling? 1. Give yourself a “Checkup from […]

Business is all about competition. The myth of “friendly competition” is garbage. Your competition is hungry for success, and you must be also! How does a small business owner stand up to much larger competitors that have huge budgets and bottomless resources? Let’s focus on 3 Huge benefits for being smaller: 1. Small businesses can […]

Morel mushroom hunting has more to do with leadership than you may think. If you have never tasted this amazing gourmet delight that pops from the ground for just a few weeks out of the year, you owe it to yourself to try them. Many people enjoy the amazing taste of morel mushrooms. While others sell […]

3 Reasons Having a JOB Can Grow Your Business When many people start their business, they believe that it will be a road paved with gold. Not so. How you navigate the ups and downs of your new business will determine how successful you will be. A young entrepreneur  (we’ll call her Tammy) called me, let […]

Excitement is the difference between feeling like you are drudging through your day like a robot, and harnessing your passion and knowledge to deliver outstanding results every day! Discover how you can create more zest and passion in your day (and your career) by following these 3 simple strategies: 1. Realize that you are your […]

Siri is Apple’s favorite know it all babe. She can give you the answers to nearly any question, provide you with directions to a destination, and even nag you to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home from work. Everyone possesses their own Siri (even  those people without an Apple product). Siri […]

Navigating your dreams and goals is a lot like surfing. There will be ups and downs, there will be wipe-outs, and frustration. Motivating yourself and your team members will not only help you grow your business, but will fuel your desire to continue when the going gets tough! httpv://youtu.be/ZACdpEG1kQE

I had an uncle named Zig Ziglar. Zig wasn’t technically my uncle, but an uncle that I felt had adopted me when I began my career in direct sales at the age of 19. Millions of people around the globe called Zig “family” in some sense of the word. Zig proved to be a fountain of knowledge filled […]