Podcasts have been a love affair of mine ever since my oldest child was born. Those free, bite-sized, easily consumable shows kept me sane and connected to the world when my days were filled with feedings and diaper changes. And I’m not alone. According to Apple, over 150 million people in the United States …
This time of year can be a time of reflection and gratitude. One thing I’m especially grateful for are the people that support me and my business with their passions and talents throughout the year. Because I have an online business, the people I work with are also freelancers. It’s very intentional that I …
3 ways freelancers can get their businesses ready for the holiday season If you’re anything like me, you probably have mixed feelings about the holidays. Personally, I love the holiday season and I also dread the busy-ness of it all—especially if I haven’t taken the time to plan ahead. Whether you’re someone who …
If you’ve known me for any length of time the two things that have stayed consistent over the years are that I love watermelon and I love to read! I thought it would be fun to post some fall books that are on my reading list before 2019 comes to an end. Everything …
Whether it’s the holiday season, a big transition, an illness, or a new routine, staying productive when life changes happen is always a topic of conversation with entrepreneurs. As we shift from one season to the next, I thought I’d share some thoughts about how I monitor my productivity and stay sane during the …
Have you heard the saying “good fences make good neighbors”? I like to think the same is true for clients—“good boundaries make good clients.” Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my clients. I wake up some days and I can’t believe I’m lucky enough to get to work with such incredible entrepreneurs. But …
If you’ve hung around the online world for a while chances are you’ve had this experience: You sign up for a course, program, or mastermind, invest a lot of money, only to get access and realize that the value isn’t there for you. Hopefully, you’ve had the opposite experience too where you’ve made an …
Online Courses: Should You Buy Another and What to Do If You Bought a Dud Read More »
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). When I first heard that term I thought, “How boring does that sound”! But little did I know that SOPs would soon become one of my most favorite things! SOPs are simply documented, step-by-step instructions for how to do something in a business. You can create SOPs for everything from ‘how …
Are you overwhelmed with your business and ready to finally get some help? Well, props to you! First, for building your business to be successful enough that you’re ready to grow your team. And Second for recognizing you need help. You’re tired of doing everything on your own, and you shouldn’t have to! Seriously, …
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This weekend I went to visit my husband where he is currently working, 6 hours away in the middle of Alaska. We had a great visit but when we went to leave for home, my car broke down—talk about new levels of surrender, sheesh! While we wait for our car to be repaired we are …
