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...

You don’t build a house by starting with the roof! There is an order or plan for the successful and quick completion of building a house. A smart builder starts with a blueprint that lays out the requirements including the systems (plumbing, heating, electrical). Then...

In my early 20’s I was a sought-after horseback riding teacher, trainer and competitor! People paid me to teach them to ride, to train their horses and to compete with their horses. It was a dream come true for me because I could never have afforded such amazing...

My guess is that you’ve already dedicated a few years now towards building a business. Perhaps, you’re ready for more, whether it’s to make more: Money from your marketing efforts because you’re done with throwing spaghetti at the wall marketing. Sales without...

Are you FAT?  No, I’m not asking you if you’re overweight but I am asking you whether you have this vital business skill. You see, over the years, I’ve noticed that those people who make FAST but not RASH decisions are more successful. They are quickly able to analyze...

Have you ever bought a piece of clothing, run home, put it in your closet – only never to wear it? I have! Such a waste of money, right? Well … for many business owners, marketing is like that piece of clothing – a waste of money! A former client of mine spent...

My daughter is the mother of a two-year-old! As I watch her, I’m reminded of the exhaustion I experienced while juggling the demands of parenting and building my business! It seemed like a never-ending struggle to get enough sleep AND grow my business. And yet,...

Popping a bottle of champagne for no special reason is one of my life’s simple pleasures. I pull the bottle out of the wine fridge and carefully unwrap the wire and the foil. Next, I carefully twist the cork out…. well at least that’s what’s supposed to happen. But...