Running Your Business From Plan B


Plan B- it may look like a maze, but there could be a prize at the end

Running Your Business From Plan B You know the old adage, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail"? I'd like to add a footnote to that. "And if you fail to have Plan B, you're really in trouble." The secret to keeping Plan B in mind, is that you don't always know what it's going to be. It may require you to think on your feet, be spontaneous, and even try something new. I've had a host of Plan B moments in my online business, so I'm … [Read more...]

Stay in Business By Staying Grateful: 3 Tips to Live By


Double Rainbow spotted on a lonely stretch of I-5

Gratitude is one of the most powerful paths to happiness there is. Look for things to be grateful for and you'll become intoxicated with a wonderful feeling that puts life and the world into perspective. I'm very fortunate to have the business I do and owe a huge amount of thanks to all of the people who've mentored me, masterminded with me, hired me, referred business to me, invited me to speak, sent heartfelt emails, asked for advice, taken … [Read more...]

Mix and Match Visibility Tips


Take the Best of the Best for Your Customized Strategy

Trust me on this one: it's not too much work to customize a strategy so your business gets more visibility and more buzz. The reason I started this post asking for your trust is because people are being convinced that it takes a lot of energy to figure things out. We see it on commercials all the time... "who has time for scrubbing and soaking?" , "don't waste your time thinking... let us do it for you!" ad nauseum. Yes, there's a value in … [Read more...]

5 Sound Bite Mistakes


5 Sound Bite Mistakes

By Guest Blogger: Susan Harrow In this new age of media 3.0 the media is more often searching for experts when they have the need rather than pouring over hundreds of useless press releases that don't have information that is relevant for their audience. So even if you haven't sent out a press release you could get that important call from the media - if you've positioned yourself correctly on the Internet. On the flip side did you … [Read more...]

How to Create a Successful Mastermind Group


Profitable Essence Mastermind retreat

How to Create a Successful Mastermind Group My passion is to mentor heart-based entrepreneurs who are ready to step out in a bigger way and get more visibility. One of the most powerful ways to achieve this is to bring smart, results-focused business owners together in Mastermind Groups. Since 2004, my Mastermind Groups have supported soul-driven achievers with proven strategies, accountability, and a place to troubleshoot. Gathering the … [Read more...]

3 Things to Keep Your Business Afloat- Rain or Shine


Gene Kelly in Singing in the Rain

Not everybody has it easy, especially entrepreneurs. Revenue fluctuates, competition moves in, and sometimes you wonder if this whole gig is worth it. To add to the torture, you see "successful" people in your industry publicly enjoying their riches with pictures on Facebook of their expensive cars, vacations, shoes, purses... and even the holiest and most grounded of you feel that tinge of resentment from time to time. Come on... we can be … [Read more...]