If you're struggling to come up with a marketing message that powerfully expresses what you do and why it's valuable, or if your current message isn't getting you the results you want, pay attention! ... Read more
Dream Big, Start Small
A guest post by Michelle Mahoney, Your Kick-Ass Business Coach “Start with your goals in mind.” “Dream big and create your vision board for success.” “Find your Big Why.” These are some of the ... Read more
Create More Freedom in Your Business: A “4th of July” Tough Love Tuesday Tip
Happy 4th of July! Yep, we're celebrating our independence and freedom here in the United States, and for the rest of you around the globe, please join us! Because it's always good to celebrate ... Read more
Widen Your Peripheral Vision. A Tough Love Tuesday Tip
Hey! You! Lift your head up and look around! I know you're focused on what's right in front of you, and good for you! Being focused is a very good thing. But sometimes, as entrepreneurs, we get so ... Read more
Internet Marketing & Neal’s Hardware: A Story To Make It Simple
I got concerned when Sarah’s eyes started to glaze over and her head began to tilt at a funny angle. We’d been talking about how she could use Internet marketing to grow her new coaching practice when ... Read more
Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Tough Love Tuesday
Hey, are you still trying to do everything yourself? Are you filling your days with tasks and projects that could easily be done by someone else... like a personal assistant or a high school student ... Read more
Stormy Weather: How Hurricane Irene Cleared My Head… and Opened My Heart
On Saturday, August 27, Hurricane Irene came to town. She made her entrance at night, though she had sent subtle announcements of her arrival that afternoon - the eerie quiet, the sudden breezes and ... Read more
The Firecracker 30-Day, One Hour a Day Challenge: Shift Up the Status Quo
Are you ripe for a breakthrough? Are you ready to bump up your own personal status quo? Have you been nagged by the feeling that, with a little more time and attention, that creative project, ... Read more
Are You Lying To Me?
It was the night of my first full-blown cabaret show. I’d worked for eight months creating the theme, selecting the songs, rehearsing with my piano man. I’d rented a hall, hired a caterer, and made ... Read more