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Intentional Joint Ventures
I’d been doing joint ventures (JV) for over a decade before I had a major aha moment that forever changed the way I partner with other entrepreneurs. A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share...
New Strategy Phobia
When I want something, I immediately get into action to get what I want. I don’t do a bunch of research. I’m inspired and excited, so I get my rear in gear. This isn’t always the best way to be when choosing new strategies to build your business. I’ve been burned...
Will It Deliver Your Dream?
A majority of the humans on this planet bumble along throughout their lives doing things they think are good for them. But most never ask a simple question, “Is this action or behavior getting me the results I most desire?” It’s no different if you’re a business...
From Whining to Shining
Do you ever catch yourself whining like a five-year-old about your business rather than shining like a rock star CEO? We all whine, and it usually feels justified. After all, we’re simply stating the truth about the reality of our finances, overwhelm, and how...
A Spending Plan That Gives You Moola
I’m very clear that how I pay myself each month wouldn’t be endorsed by your bookkeeper or accountant. It’s just unorthodox. (I’ll say more about this later.) But then again, the way most solopreneurs pay themselves is based on what’s left over after paying all of...
Crappy Chaos
Chaos happens. It happens to everyone. Some people live in a constant state of chaos. It may not serve them, but they accept and react to it like it’s normal. Chaos is not normal. It’s practiced. Chaos is a direct reflection of your beliefs and how you perceive a...
Hitting the Mother Lode Is a Mother Trucker
Have you ever pushed for the Really Big Idea? You know, the one that will tap into that vein of gold that increases customers and revenue? Or maybe you were looking for The Perfect Way™ to cure the headaches of dealing with your team? Whenever I try really hard to...
A No Regrets Business
Many people talk about their bucket list. They keep a mental (sometimes written) list of all the things they want to experience or achieve before they “kick the bucket.” My brother J. J. died suddenly at the age of 42, so it propelled me into living a life of no...
“Wish I’d Known That” Secrets for a Six-Figure Launch
I’d heard about 6- and 7-figure launches for years. I dreamed of making that much money in a short time frame, but the ins and outs of pulling off that kind of launch felt totally out of my league. I’m just a business coach, not a marketing wiz... so why try? My...