A friend recently confided in me (and she said I could share this story with you). “I’ll be talking to a client,” she said, “and they’ll ask if I can do such-and-such for them. And in my mind I’m saying ‘No, no, no, no,’ yet I blurt out, ‘Sure, no problem!’” We both laughed. After all, who hasn’t been there?! The way she sees it, she doesn’t have a choice. She Continue reading...
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Do This, Not That: What I Did Right and Wrong During My Latest Make It Work Online Program Launch
I love peeking behind the curtain of other people’s businesses, uncovering what works, what doesn’t, and what lessons they have to pass along. You’ve told me you like those things, too, so today I’m going to share the mistakes and smart moves from my latest Make It Work Online launch. But it’s more than just giving you the behind-the-scenes look. It’s also about Continue reading...
My Top 6 Tips for Staying Focused & Getting More Done in Less Time
I’m wondering if any of these sound familiar: You’re stretched impossibly thin and weighed down by a never-ending to-do list. You feel like you have to psych yourself to get through yet another work day. When you finally sit down at your computer, you’re pulled in a million directions, unsure if or how you’ll actually accomplish anything. Even when you’re not Continue reading...
Information Overload: How Too Much Research Is Hurting Your Business and What You Can Do About It
I’m curious: How many business-related newsletters and blogs are you subscribed to? How many webinars have you attended in the last month? Podcasts listened to this week? Blog posts saved to Evernote? There’s certainly not a shortage of business-building information out there. Run a quick Google search, and you’ll find millions of suggestions on how to create great Continue reading...
Working Hard But Still Not Getting the Clients or Money You Want? Here’s Why You’re Stuck and What to Do About It
Do you ever fall into bed, your brain still buzzing from the day, and realize that even though you worked your butt off, you didn’t really get anywhere? You’re doing all the right things, but your client list isn’t growing at all, and you don’t know why. You spend time away from your family and friends because you’re “swamped,” but when they ask how business is Continue reading...
9 Surprising Things I Had to Give up to Grow a Successful Business (And Why You Might Need to Give Them up Too)
You’ve heard me talk about my deep-rooted belief in success without sacrifice. That your business should support the life you want, not strain it, and you shouldn’t have to give up what matters most to you in life to have a successful business. But recently I realized something: I actually did give up a lot to get where I am today, but not necessarily in the way you Continue reading...
Peek Behind the Curtain: Are Launches Worth It? What I Really Think About Launches, Products, & Group Programs
You probably noticed some big things happening around here over the past month. And because you’re like me, looking at people ahead of you in business to see what your next steps are, I knew you’d want to know the nitty-gritty details PLUS some of the big lessons I learned and mistakes I’ve made in launching. There aren’t enough coaches telling you “how the sausage is Continue reading...
My Super-Simple Strategy to Stop Overwhelm and Start Focusing on the Exact Right Things to Grow Your Business
Is there anything more daunting, more puzzling, and more exhausting than building an online business … from scratch … on your own? You have 3,487 things to do, are constantly thinking over (and maybe over-thinking!) every single aspect of running your business, and are terrified you’ll ultimately fail. Not knowing what to focus on next or seeing how you’ll get Continue reading...
You Have Questions, I Have Answers: Readers Share Their Small Business Challenges and Get My Proven Strategies
Last week you shared the biggest challenges that you’re currently facing as you run and grow your online businesses. You said you’re currently grappling with situations ranging from the ridiculous amount of time it takes to get things done and working long hours... to knowing how to actually build your business, connect with potential clients, and get paid for your Continue reading...
Want to Increase Your Productivity? The Experts You MUST Follow Online (And Those You Should Drop Immediately)
Which business-building experts, trendsetters, and websites do you follow online? Are you sure you’re subscribed to all the right people? How do you know? Today I’m getting into the nitty-gritty of who to follow, who to not bother with, and how to know when you’re getting all the right updates from all the right people. Plus, I’m sharing a step-by-step plan for Continue reading...