Reflections on being sick for 3+ weeks
I know I’m far from the only person who has been hit by the illness. I’m happy to say that this week I’m finally feeling like I’m healthy again, with normal energy levels and all! (Please, folks, no health advice. I’m well cared-for and resourced.) I’m coming back to the realization that: — There are […]
Do you have to just keep pumping out content to get clients?
To run a business, do you have to just keep pumping out content, like some kind of mad dog on a forever deadline, and never let up? I’ll give you the short answer: no, you don’t. So much has to do with your heart is in all of this, and your intention. Please, do NOT […]
Ditch marketing to the “A List” for “C List” marketing
I was speaking to a client who was wanting to step into speaking at larger venues. “I have a draft of a two page speaker sheet. And I just have to get past my blocks around this… that I’ve had for two years… but really, I’ll do it now.” Hold up! If you’ve been thinking […]
The Widest Net and Relationships at scale with Pam Slim
My friend and colleague Pamela Slim just came out with her THIRD book. Her first two, Escape from Cubicle Nation, and Body of Work, were both fantastic, and this third one is absolutely wonderful as well. The subtitle is “Unlock untapped markets and discover new customers right in front of you.” And it doesn’t lie. […]
Why you shouldn’t copy other businesses
I’m going to give you two contradictory pieces of advice, but, you can see, they aren’t really contradictory. The first is: yes, learn from other businesses. See what they are doing, be inspired, learn! However, the second piece is what this video is about, and it brings in some proper caution around what can happen […]
When your team gets between you and your clients
I know, you may not be at the point where you have the support of a team or admin person. But, this may be one of your concerns. A client of mine had finally gotten a good team in place, and they were really handling so much. My client was climbing out of overwhelm… and […]
Sufi business blessing for the New Year
2022 begins in a few days, and for many, 2021 was still challenging, but hopefully there were lots of things to be grateful for you. It’s also the 28 Jamada al-awwal, 1443 in the Islamic calendar, and the 28th of Tevet, 5782 in the Jewish calendar. I say this because our calendars help us relate […]
[Videos] From us to you
Beloved, The Jewish festival of lights, Chanukah, as well as the Winter Solstice, passed earlier this month. Kwanzaa begins in a few days, as does the Christian holiday of Christmas. There are, no doubt, other holidays and remembrances happening that I’m not aware of. If it’s a day of celebration for you, I hope that […]
Celebrating Teresa, Welcoming Criselda
For a small business like ours, with a tiny team, every single team member is so critical and important. So when Teresa Bitner, who has been with us since 2016, gave her four weeks notice last month, SO MANY EMOTIONS for me, and, I’m sure, for her. Celebrating Teresa For us, Teresa has been such […]
What not to do for your business in December
It’s December! Do NOT try to make up for the year in a single month. That’s the message. If you’re busy, take that in, and move on. But, if you’re needing more nourishment than that, I encourage you to join me for the next couple of minutes while I explain. December is very often a […]