How confident are you saying no to business opportunities that aren’t quite aligned with your current priorities? How comfortable are you addressing client requests that go above and beyond the scope of your work? While saying yes (or, in other words, not saying no) to an individual request might not hurt your business, in the…
We do our best to avoid business buzzwords (you know, like “authentic” or “attract”), but one that we feel still carries meaning is “clarity.” When you don’t have clarity, it’s easy to feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. For us, clarity often comes from putting systems in place…
“So you’re between jobs?” “Don’t worry, something solid will come up.” “Having a 9-to-5 is the only way to get a mortgage, you know.” “Don’t you want job security?” “I guess you’re on a journey of ‘self-discovery’, right?” If these quotes sound like your last family gathering, then you’re not alone. Explaining your solopreneur venture…
My content marketing business is in a rapid state of growth. I’ve taken on several new clients, doubled my workload, and seen every blog and social-media metric surge beyond my goals. I’m recently married and had my first child six months ago, plus I’m forging new personal and professional relationships in my hometown where I…
Grab your pen and paper and get ready to think. Here’s your challenge: Describe your ideal professional life in five words or fewer. Seriously, think about it. Where do you want to be in five to ten years? Are you doing everything you can today to get closer to your goals for tomorrow? I pose…
Working from home, how I love thee! Let me count the ways: I can wear pajamas, I can work at the table, in bed, or on the couch, I can take breaks to walk or shower, I can sing along to music, I can even drink a glass of wine while writing a blog post!…
