I participated in a chili cook-off. There were four teams. Each team was given the same ingredients, the same utensils and access to the same serving dishes. We all heard the directions at the same time. The clock started, we had 45 minutes to create our chili and present it to the … [Read more...] about The Only Thing Every Entrepreneur Sells
An Entrepreneur’s Life: How to Fit Self Care In
Life as a solopreneur…in many ways the work is the easy part. You know what you’re supposed to be doing. You say that you’re working and your community understands why you’re not available. In fact there’s a certain level of “I’m doing the right thing” when you head to work. However…one of … [Read more...] about An Entrepreneur’s Life: How to Fit Self Care In
Stop Comparing Yourself: Get Ahead in Business By Being You
A client emailed me… I am feeling crazy stuck in a comparison cycle today - and I have so much to do. Just wanted to share my mind-tape today in case you have any sage wisdom. When you play the comparison game it seems that you always fall on the short end of the stick. Everyone else’s … [Read more...] about Stop Comparing Yourself: Get Ahead in Business By Being You
Lessons about Sales From My Dessert Bar
I love to nurture and take care of people. Since I love to cook and bake one way I get to satisfy this need is to cook and feed them. I hosted a dinner party for twenty recently. I checked in with my guests to see if there were any dietary needs. There were two vegetarians, one person who … [Read more...] about Lessons about Sales From My Dessert Bar
VIDEO: My Escape
Just before I shot this video I texted the following to one of my colleagues: “Really needed to get away and stop smiling for a little while. Now the smile is real again." Where can you add self-care in your business? What is your escape? Self care is an important entrepreneur skill to … [Read more...] about VIDEO: My Escape
VIDEO: Create A Business You Enjoy
It’s easy to create a business. The trick is to create a business that you actually want to have. Before you do anything ask yourself if it’s right for you AND, if you do it, will it be a business you enjoy? … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Create A Business You Enjoy