For many of us, this phrase is a reminder of that classic movie Karate Kid, and brings up images of Daniel-san painting the fence and waxing the car. For me the images are more personal, and I now add an addition to the end of the phrase – “and Live”.
Back in 2015 I made a massive change in my business – going back out on my own after 3 years with a great partner, leasing a space three times bigger than I needed at the time, and opening a satellite office. This was a change that had been on
Every single day, multiple times a day, we are faced with decisions to make.
The Value of Peer-to-Peer Learning for Entrepreneurs At an early age, we’re taught “the buddy system” – the importance of having someone by your side, making sure you’re safe, and someone to check-in with. And that system never really goes away. Every day, we have the opportunity to listen and
Well, this is going to be an awfully bittersweet blog to write and this one in particular is going to come from a very special place in my heart.
On Nov. 2, 2017, I lost my mom unexpectedly due to a heart attack. And although that was, and still is,
All wins are worth celebrating, but something we are often asked is “How do I know what to celebrate?”. One quick way is to look at your KPIs and see if you’ve been on track for your goals. Another question we often hear is “How do I celebrate?” Well, more
As we wrap up the year, I look back, like many of you, with mixed feelings. 2020 was challenging in many ways, most of them new challenges, things we’ve never had to contemplate before. Many of you succeeded, yet even success was stressful, as we had to grow
You are a business owner – congratulations! When you got started you had plenty of referrals from friends and neighbors, which was great. Those jobs are done, so now what? It’s time to sell yourself and your business. You need to talk to people about your business. Yes,
I am listening to many people who are struggling to focus right now. The challenge of working remotely, disrupted schedules, and the demands of caring and schooling children have been stressful for many. Add the regular occurrences we call “life,” (blocked toilets, flat tires, running out of milk) and
Some people are naturals at connecting with other people. They easily find common interests, and genuinely enjoy meeting people. They are masters at working the room with a friendly smile and a firm handshake. They have built their business by creating trust, relationships, often friendships, with customers
There has been a lot of talk, and rightly so, about pivoting our businesses in response to the changes that COVID-19 has required to survive and thrive. We have been busy reshaping our businesses, our marketing messages, our systems and protocols, etc. Yet, how many of us have
I asked one of my coaching clients the other day what he saw when he looked in the mirror, and his response didn’t surprise me. It had negative overtones and related somewhat directly with a business challenge he was having. His negative beliefs about his ability to overcome this
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