Be the Breadwinner in Your Family! Start Your Own Business

One of the best parts of running your own business is that you don’t have to follow the old rules. I was beyond happy to throw off the shackles from my old corporate career. No more begging for raises. No more depressing commute in the snow. Running your own business puts you in the unique…

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Is Technology Helping or Hindering Your Business?

When it comes to running a business, you need to make sure you’re using the appropriate tools. That means using the right software and other technologies to carry out your daily tasks. As long as you’re doing that, your business will work more efficiently. Is the technology you’re using is helping or hindering your business?…

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The Hard Truth You’re Not Ready to Hear | Be Worthy of Your Goals!

I like to say that my life and business coaching comes from a place of love. It may be tough love, but it’s still love.  Occasionally, I’ll be on a call with a client who’s bemoaning her fate because she’s “doing everything right” but still not making sales. But she’s not doing everything right .…

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How to RECESSION-PROOF Your Business | Small Business Tips

I recently received a somewhat fiery comment about Goodbye 9-to-5. “People won’t spend their money on this. WE’RE IN A RECESSION!” Charming.  I get where this person is coming from. The recession is a very real fear for many people. However, I haven’t seen a decrease in sales for coaching packages, specifically ones that help you…

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Get Stuff Done! 3 Quick Fixes for To-Do List Overwhelm

Whenever my life feels totally disorganized, I write a fresh to-do list.  It might take a while to gather up all the bits of paper, sticky notes, and tasks hastily scribbled on napkins or envelopes, but nothing compares to that sense of relief when everything is rewritten clearly in a single spot. A to-do list…

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Why I Never Have a Plan B! You Must Put All Your Eggs In One Basket

When I work with a coaching client, we spend a considerable amount of time getting clear about what her dream life looks like. It’s usually several levels up from what she’s doing right now, and it’s full of hope and possibility. This is your Plan A, what you really want without limits. But many people…

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