These 7 mistakes have cost me 10s of thousands of dollars
While building several businesses I did what I thought I needed to do to grow and scale. But I made some very costly mistakes. I mean, big bucks. I’m sharing these with you so you can avoid them. Spending on FB Ads before I was ready. “How else do you grow a business quickly” they […]
The 5 Phases of Solopreneurship
Every successful business grows in phases. But growth phases can be harder to consider when you’re in the middle of your own story, operating as a solopreneur. It’s too easy to get lost in the details, trying to do everything all by yourself. And before you know it, you’re working yourself to death, doing the […]
Is there a downside to goal setting?
It’s that time of year again when the world is talking about goals for the new year. I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole process. Let’s take a closer look. Here is the upside of goal setting: 1. Focus and Clarity: Think of goals as your personal GPS. They give you a clear direction and […]
Are you taking advantage of automation?
Are you taking advantage of automation? I’m not talking about A! here – that’s a whole other conversation. Automation can significantly improve efficiency and streamline processes in service-based businesses. By automating various aspects of your operations, you can not only save time and resources but also enhance the overall customer experience. Here are […]
Chaos to Order: How I Create Efficient Processes for Service-Based Businesses
Running a service-based business can often feel like a juggling act, with countless tasks, client requests, and operational challenges demanding your attention. Whether you have been in business for awhile, or are brand new, without clearly defined systems, you will eventually start to scramble and waste valuable time and money. Without efficient processes in place, […]
7 Lessons for Entrepreneurial Success (Plus, the Ultimate Toolbox)
I’ve shared before that I’m a serial entrepreneur, with 4 successful businesses under my belt. And in hindsight, when I retrace my steps, there are 7 strategies that helped me scale my current business faster than I ever thought possible. Don’t let these things get lost in the shuffle of the everyday! There are a […]
Are you Charging What You’re Worth?
Let’s just say it: Most women entrepreneurs struggle with pricing. We adore helping others, but when it comes to asking for compensation for that help? We fumble. Sometimes we charge too little out of fear, sometimes we position ourselves in a way that doesn’t show our true value, and sometimes we accidentally trap ourselves in […]
Business Slow? Think Like a Farmer
Last week I talked about a client of mine – a real estate agent going through her slow period. Our work during that time focused on thinking like a farmer – but what does that mean in practice? Do you think all a farmer has to do is wait until fall to harvest truckloads of […]
The Trap of Working IN Your Business, not ON it
Danger! Danger! Most of us start our entrepreneurial journey with a passion. A passion to serve, to share our expertise, or just for the love of what we do. With that, we jump into our business with both feet, hands and everything else and devote as much time as we can spare for the creation […]
Creating Visibility: Do Your Customers Even Know You Exist?
Visibility means having your entrepreneurial business be visible to the audience you want to serve. This means being in front of them in any number of ways and creating a strategy for promoting brand awareness that is custom-made for the stage of development your business is in. This week, I will walk you through two […]