A Billion Dollar Recipe

This man woke up with a billion dollar recipe. Bob Goldberg was a man who was about 20 years ahead of his time, as a young man in the seventies he was the first to market with a Vegetarian cafe/restaurant. They said he would fail, yet year over year they slowly grew....

Anti-hustler’s Guide to Hiring

The secret to hiring really great people. This is not the usual rhetoric of screening and doing all your research and having them take a gazillion profile test. No. There are actually some simpler things that start with you. It makes a big difference as to...

Identify and Deal with Narcissists. A Guide.

I love digging into the topic of the narcissist (otherwise known as a difficult person) especially right now with Trump in office, and the upcoming election. Why? Well, to identify and deal with narcissists of course. Now, this has nothing to do with whether or not...

When Your Energy Aligns with Your Business. It’s Easier.

Last week I was presented with an enticing opportunity but, before I tell you what it is I am going to let you in on a little secret...I turned it down. As business owners, opportunity comes at us from all angles. Sometimes it is ideal, while other times it is not...

Run Your Business Effectively. It’s about being efficient.

Efficiency is key on how to run your business effectively. I am willing to bet money that you too often make salvageable mistakes that cost you thousands of dollars with a tremendous toll to your body. Why is this? The answer: Being inefficient while dealing with...

Addiction to Making Yourself Wrong. How to Stop It.

Are you addicted to making yourself wrong? Now, I do not care how accomplished you are, how many gold medals you have won, or how many accolades you have because no matter how successful you are, inside there is likely a piece of you that likes to make yourself wrong!...

Lead Your Company with a Healthy Mental State

Lead your company to new heights! It is not as straightforward as it may seem though. Ever got snagged and procrastinate over some issue? Maybe it's just a problem of weeding out your garden. No, I have not changed gears! I am talking about the garden of your mind....

The Danger Lurking In Every Sales Call

Every single time we make a sales call, there is danger lurking around the corner. As business owners, we have all been programmed and conditioned to think about generating more sales. “Lack of sales is the problem with my business! So, I need more sales! I. really....

That Mangy Mutt That Got In Your Way to Success

Do you have a mangy mutt on your payroll that you.. Just. Can’t. Shake? Nooo, I am not talking about an actual dog! I am referring to the one key person (that you have likely had from the beginning) who underperforms and spends most of their time scratching at...

EARN MORE MONEY BY INVESTING IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Let me ask you a few questions. Have you noticed that as you earn more money, more hands grab at your pockets? Are you bothered by these people who are trying to get the money that you work so hard to earn? Realistically, as you grow, people will notice. As a result,...
A Billion Dollar Recipe

A Billion Dollar Recipe

This man woke up with a billion dollar recipe. Bob Goldberg was a man who was about 20 years ahead of his time, as a young man in the seventies he was the first to market with a Vegetarian cafe/restaurant. They said he would fail, yet year over year they slowly grew....

Anti-hustler’s Guide to Hiring

Anti-hustler’s Guide to Hiring

The secret to hiring really great people. This is not the usual rhetoric of screening and doing all your research and having them take a gazillion profile test. No. There are actually some simpler things that start with you. It makes a big difference as to...

Identify and Deal with Narcissists. A Guide.

Identify and Deal with Narcissists. A Guide.

I love digging into the topic of the narcissist (otherwise known as a difficult person) especially right now with Trump in office, and the upcoming election. Why? Well, to identify and deal with narcissists of course. Now, this has nothing to do with whether or not...

When Your Energy Aligns with Your Business. It’s Easier.

When Your Energy Aligns with Your Business. It’s Easier.

Last week I was presented with an enticing opportunity but, before I tell you what it is I am going to let you in on a little secret...I turned it down. As business owners, opportunity comes at us from all angles. Sometimes it is ideal, while other times it is not...

Run Your Business Effectively. It’s about being efficient.

Run Your Business Effectively. It’s about being efficient.

Efficiency is key on how to run your business effectively. I am willing to bet money that you too often make salvageable mistakes that cost you thousands of dollars with a tremendous toll to your body. Why is this? The answer: Being inefficient while dealing with...

Addiction to Making Yourself Wrong. How to Stop It.

Addiction to Making Yourself Wrong. How to Stop It.

Are you addicted to making yourself wrong? Now, I do not care how accomplished you are, how many gold medals you have won, or how many accolades you have because no matter how successful you are, inside there is likely a piece of you that likes to make yourself wrong!...

Lead Your Company with a Healthy Mental State

Lead Your Company with a Healthy Mental State

Lead your company to new heights! It is not as straightforward as it may seem though. Ever got snagged and procrastinate over some issue? Maybe it's just a problem of weeding out your garden. No, I have not changed gears! I am talking about the garden of your mind....

The Danger Lurking In Every Sales Call

The Danger Lurking In Every Sales Call

Every single time we make a sales call, there is danger lurking around the corner. As business owners, we have all been programmed and conditioned to think about generating more sales. “Lack of sales is the problem with my business! So, I need more sales! I. really....

That Mangy Mutt That Got In Your Way to Success

That Mangy Mutt That Got In Your Way to Success

Do you have a mangy mutt on your payroll that you.. Just. Can’t. Shake? Nooo, I am not talking about an actual dog! I am referring to the one key person (that you have likely had from the beginning) who underperforms and spends most of their time scratching at...

EARN MORE MONEY BY INVESTING IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

EARN MORE MONEY BY INVESTING IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Let me ask you a few questions. Have you noticed that as you earn more money, more hands grab at your pockets? Are you bothered by these people who are trying to get the money that you work so hard to earn? Realistically, as you grow, people will notice. As a result,...

Understanding and Dealing with Someone Lashing Out

Understanding and Dealing with Someone Lashing Out

Has anyone called you a cold heartless bitch lately? If not, perhaps your business is not big enough. The thing is, the more you grow your business the more people want to judge you. These individuals want what you have but are unwilling to let go of something near...

Bust Through Business Ceilings and See Possibilities

Bust Through Business Ceilings and See Possibilities

If you think that you are safe from the proverbial glass ceiling just because you own your own business, think again! I often see that women business owners, in comparison to their male counterparts, will put themselves in a position of under-earning. And,...

How to Free Yourself from Feeling Inadequate

How to Free Yourself from Feeling Inadequate

A few years back, I attended an event with a panel of very successful businesswomen including one of my own business idols, Arlene Dickinson. (Business-wise, Arlene Dickinson is incredibly successful and has accomplished many outstanding things.) While on stage, I...

Keep Your Sight on Your Goal. Not on Failures.

Keep Your Sight on Your Goal. Not on Failures.

I have a confession to make. Can I tell you my secret? If you do not follow me, I am a former dominatrix - that is not my secret - and I am great at teaching people how to stand in their own power. However, last weekend I went into the trap of making myself wrong (and...

STOP the Bad Business Practices Now

STOP the Bad Business Practices Now

"When the hell are you going to stop giving discounts or taking on clients that you know are not a good fit? When the hell are you actually going to stop this crap?" Here is the hard truth... Until you are willing to trust yourself and make you the source of the...

Trust Your Intuition in Business Decisions

Trust Your Intuition in Business Decisions

Your intuition is never wrong and based on your past experiences (when you feel that little nudge urging you to follow it) you already know this.  When you follow your intuition, it works out, and when you do not, you regret your decision. But here is the funny...

Your Money Mindset Affects Your Business

Your Money Mindset Affects Your Business

Money. Let us get honest, and talk about money for a moment. There are two types of mindsets when it comes to money. Type one, “You just need to think good thoughts and the money will come.” Type two, “You need to hustle all the motherfucking time and then you will...

How to Set Boundaries and Stop Business Losses

How to Set Boundaries and Stop Business Losses

Are you treating your prospects like stray cats? Just think about it. When stray cats come along with their sad, pathetic, kind of scrawny bodies, you feel bad and feed them! But as soon as the food is gone, so are they... until tomorrow, when they are hungry again....

Charge What Your Expertise Dictate

Charge What Your Expertise Dictate

Though I realize this is sexist, this message is for the ladies and some of the gay men. Charge what your expertise dictate. I had a conversation with an amazing, super-smart female engineer. She has 25 years of experience and an incredible track record. She told me...

Be Proud of Your Business. You Earned It.

Be Proud of Your Business. You Earned It.

A few years ago, I was working with a former Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics that owned a fitness studio. Obviously, that is a tremendous feat, but interestingly I noticed that she was not using her accomplishment in any of the marketing material. I remember...