Boundaries are a hot topic... and for good reason! Without strong boundaries in our client relationships we can end up run ragged. In today's new video I'm sharing the 3 biggest mistakes I see service providers make around boundaries. I'm curious - do you feel like...
4 Levels of Delegation
Delegation isn't as simple as "hey - do this thing" - there are aspects of delegation that will vary from role to role, based on the needs of the business. When we are clear on these different levels it can help alleviate some of the more common frustrations that come...
Certification is NOT the right business model for most people
Even though I've done it for years now, I can't lay claim to having helped "hundreds" of people create a certification program... I've worked with "tens" of people over the years, not hundreds. (55 people to be exact - I just looked it up.) Why so few? And why would I...
Do you need a tweak or a change?
You feel like something is missing from your business model /current offering and are wondering if it's time for a change. Maybe you've been doing what you do for a while now and are (secretly) bored and want to up level. Maybe things are pretty good but you know that...
It’s a crowded marketplace online these days (3 strategies)
The upheaval of the past couple of years has brought A LOT of people into the online business world. There are folks who were forced online due to layoffs or business shutdowns. Those who have had to change their schedules and lifestyle to accommodate for taking care...
The invisible workload
I saw a post over the holidays talking about the invisible workload of the holiday season and the weight of having to think about & plan everything... getting gifts, coordinating family dinners, putting decorations up, putting decorations away and taking care of...
Perfectionism
I find perfectionism to be an interesting thing. On one hand it's about excellence - we want to do great work. We want to create amazing results for our clients. We want to bring our best to any situation. These are all good things to strive for in business. But...
My favorite strategic planning questions
Here's some of my favorite questions to ask when we are doing strategic planning work - whether it's with clients or within my own biz. Q1 - Why? This one word is my favorite question of all time and I use it often. You have some amazing ideas of what you want to...
How to differentiate yourself (when other people do what you do)
"Why would someone want to hire me, when there are so many people who do the same thing I do?" Such an important question to consider as a business owner, and one I suspect has crossed your mind before. To answer this let's imagine that our business is a peanut butter...
Making money from your zone of genius
Once you've landed on what your zone of genius work is, the next step is to decide how 'translate' it into your business offerings. What is the best business model for you to leverage your zone of genius and make a great income? One of the biggest mistakes that folks...
How Scalable is your Business?
Take our 5-minute Assessment to find out if your business is ready for the next stage of growth (and if not, what is missing…)