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Notes from the Studio
The Art of the Graceful No
As entrepreneurs, most of us are pretty damn keen to get more done, in less time. We’re always ready for a productivity hack, a tool, resource or FINALLY the PERFECT planner to help us feel like we’re more efficient. Last week we discussed the importance of rewarding...
How to Finally Discipline Yourself into Consistent Action
Discipline, by its nature, is force. Punishment. To be disciplined is to be punished. Discipline, Verb To train by instruction and exercise; drill. To bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control. To punish or penalize in order to train and control;...
The Unlikely (very personal) Secret to Success in Your Business
For some of you, what I’m going to reveal today might freak you out You may get offended, write me off as an over-sharer, or you just won’t get it. But I’m willing to take that risk, because for some of you, this may just be the permission slip you’ve been waiting for...
Finding Your Magic
One of my favorite books (and probably one of yours too if you’ve read it) is Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you haven’t read it - move that to the top of your reading list right this second! Nearly every page of Big Magic is quotable, but one of my favorite bits...
Why Build a Brand That Matters instead of just a Business
One of the most important things to understand about a brand (and I think most difficult when you’re new to the idea) is the magic stuff that makes a brand a brand. I believe that the stuff that makes a brand a brand, starts with you: human + business = brand What is...
How to Have it All without Having to Do it All
Welcome back - I am so excited to dive in to this topic, how to HAVE it all without having to DO it all. Earlier this year, one of my business partners, dear friends and wise mentors, Jane Harrell of ‘cause Digital Marketing gave me one of my favorite mantras. She...
What is a Magic Maker?
Welcome back to our brand new podcast for Magic Makers. Last week I shared that I recently celebrated my 13th anniversary as an entrepreneur, and I shared a bit of background with you about my journey. I mentioned that the drastic differences between my lifestyle as a...
Welcome to the Magic Maker Podcast
“Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity" Attributed to Roman philosopher Seneca, this quote has long been one of my favorites… I like it because I like having control, and this perspective gives us a way to take ownership of our destiny in the midst...
Why building a profitable brand isn’t about money
Every time I go to sell something, I start by first thinking: ‘what is in it for them’. The desires of my clients' can almost always be collected in to one of the following categories: More clients (promise of work beyond this week or next) Money / security (profit,...
Global Pet Expo
Orlando, Florida | Guest Speaker
Tuesday, March 20, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Room W204A
Workshop Title: Marketing for Profit: Pet Business Bootcamp
How I Define Success: Freedom & Fulfilment
I talk a LOT about finding 'freedom & fulfilment'. If you've ever watched one of my webinars, seen me speak at an event, or are a part of my membership group for petpreneurs... this will not be news to you. But whether you're a familiar friend, or you're exploring...
