I’m a little embarrassed to say this but it was my husband who has taught me about the importance of knowing your numbers. I bet he is laughing now but metrics are the foundation of smart business decisions. Unfortunately many entrepreneurs rely on emotional business...

Your lack of clients isn’t really your problem... it’s only a symptom that your marketing and messaging aren’t bringing you the right leads! (Don’t kill the messenger but it’s true, I’ve lived it). Marketing is perhaps the biggest bottleneck for the majority of...

Freedom and flexibility are often the reasons we start our businesses—whether it’s to gain financial independence, spend more time with family, or travel the world. Yet, for many business owners, the dream doesn’t align with reality. Research shows small business...

“I’m tired of spinning my wheels’…. “I want to scale my business in 2025” “My marketing isn’t bringing me the clients I want” If you’re a coach, consultant or professional entrepreneur, I’m guessing that at one time or another you’ve said something similar to the...

In the early 1990s, people were saying that the internet was a fad; it wouldn’t last; and why did we need it? These past few years, we’ve been hearing the same thing about AI (artificial intelligence). While AI has been around for a long time, it wasn’t readily...

There’s a vast number of books written about growing a successful business. There are even more tips and strategies on the web and social media.  Some of it is great and others…. Well not so much. But one thing I’ve noticed is that there are some business principles...

It’s so easy to get caught up in all the hype around planning for the coming year! There are courses, webinars, workshops, etc. all promising to help you achieve success in 2025. But I like to KISSS – Keep things simple, strategic, and sustainable! With everything I...

It’s here – the end of 2024!! I can’t believe that 2025 is just around the corner! 2025 is a significant year for me as it marks not only my 50th wedding anniversary but 11 years of coaching smart business owners. I’m so grateful for both of these events! I’ve been so...

Whether you like her or not, Taylor Swift has a very successful business empire! Her concerts sell out very quickly, her albums break records, and it seems that everything she does is a well-thought-out strategy to grow her business! Here’s a couple of business...

This past weekend, our local small town held a Christmas evening with a Christmas market, carolers, and of course, Santa. I had great fun with my grandson even though Santa seemed a little scary to him. But it reminded me of the days when we would sit on Santa’s lap...