Business
It’s almost comical to say but I’m busier than I’ve been in years. Each week I’ve got multiple live webinars, partner/team meetings, coaching meetings and connecting with others in the gaps. But that was all intentional when I left iThemes as I knew I needed to “keep myself out there.” I knew I’d have the…
If you’ve been in business for any length of time, particularly offering your services as a freelancer, you’ve undoubtedly heard a prospective client say something like this: I know someone [typically a young relative] who can do [what they think you do] for [less money]. As someone who once offered services as a web designer…
I want to be in the Moving business. At least that is my highest aspiration for all my businesses, but let me explain. As I see it, there are generally two ways of doing business: Transactional or Transformational. If you’re in the Transaction business, you’re selling widgets. You’re in the business of selling …. car…
Warning: I could be popping your balloon with this post. But it’s truth I need to hear often. And it could go under “Ideas Suck, Reason #1095.” Great businesses don’t start with great ideas.They start with great needs. Too often I hear about someone’s “great idea.” We think we are Genius Inventors. But ideas are…
One of the biggest problems most businesses have with content marketing is creating and publishing content consistently. I have this exact problem with my entrepreneurial projects as well. I know I need to blog … I know I need to have lead magnets behind my email subscription forms. I know the value of good search…
Most entrepreneurs focus on the top line and bottom line. And understandably so. It’s what I did for 11 years. But the one aspect most of us don’t focus on to our detriment is business value and strategically working to increase. Knowing your company’s worth isn’t just for those seeking to sell their businesses right…
I’m really excited to be working with Integrative Life Center in Nashville, one of the premiere addiction treatment centers, to roll out live conversational webinars with their amazing team. As you know, mental health is a life purpose for me and I’m giddy to be learning first-hand and sharing that with others. Here are three…
This was originally posted on my LinkedIn profile. During COVID-19, as organizations have been forced to move their teams to remote work. I’ve led remote teams for 11+ years. And thought I’d share some tips for leaders, in particular, for how to make the most of it. I’ve already heard sad stories about managers wanting…
I’m doing a couple of live conversations and Q&As to help small businesses and others this week … Managing Finances Through A Crisis I’m hosting a conversation with two financial experts — my partner Jeff Meziere and our friend David Novosad — on Friday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m. CST. Register here Digital Marketing Kitchen…
For everyone … I wanted to quickly share some resources on managing the emotions and our mental health around our world right now: My friend and psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling offers a great podcast episode at ZenFounder on Calm Stability here. Additionally, I’m hosting a live conversation and Q&A with her on Wednesday that is…