Complacency is devastating. When I worked in corporate America, there was a quote on several walls as a reminder to never get comfortable. Complacency is devastating, it read. When I walked by it, it always made me think about exactly how complacency can rob you of your best. I was reminded of that wall sign […]
If you know anything about my life currently, then you know that I’m planning a wedding, building my dream home and selling my current home. Let’s just keep it real – there’s a lot going on in my world. And even though there’s a lot going on, I am still a business owner with employees […]
The marketplace is overcrowded. And, every day new businesses are popping up and taking up space. And, until you figure out your Incredible Factor {Hot Undeniable Gift + Signature Business Move + Unique Value Proposition}, you’re going to be seen as the Peanuts character who is talking but not saying anything: “womp, womp, womp.” So, […]
If you’ve had a career setback, you may be unsure of how to proceed. You could try to salvage your career and move on to another company, but it will be difficult to get a glowing recommendation from your former boss or supervisor. You also may be questioning your career path and wondering what other […]
Whenever I’m talking with business owners who want to grow their businesses, I can always guess on one hand the challenges they are experiencing. Nine times out of ten, the challenges they have are focused on marketing. And, trust me. I get it. Marketing is an enigma. It’s so misunderstood because there are so many […]
This week’s episode of Incredible Factor TV is a sensitive one – my creative director Blake asks me a very tough question and I got a little vulnerable. Because of the sensitivity of the question, there is no accompanying blog post – but I do suggest you check it out. So, now I want to […]
Confidence is the new currency. I mean it. Really. I once had someone hire me because of my confidence. They invested in themselves through me because I confidently articulated the problem I solve and the value I could add to their business. And, if you’re not confidently showing up in your business and sales conversations, […]
In today’s marketplace there’s an overabundance of coaches and consultants – And if you are one of them, that shouldn’t alarm you because there are a lot of people out there who need your Incredible Factor {Hot Undeniable Gift + Signature Business Move + Unique Value Proposition}. If for some reason, you’ve been struggling to […]
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received about doing business was the simplest thing I ever heard: Charge more than it costs. And while this seems simple and maybe a little unnecessary to state, an alarming amount of small business owners do not charge more than it costs. And because they don’t, […]
Unless you’ve been under a rock in your business, you have likely heard this: “Just send us a proposal.” And, if you’ve heard that and follow suit by sending a proposal you likely also heard this: nothing. Because the average proposal sits in a pile on a desk that the reviewer just somehow never seems […]
