Searching for Gold: How to Find Great People for Your Company
When you are growing your team, the one thing I hear most often is “Where do I find good people.” If you have exhausted your friends and family for their connections and come up empty, here are many more ideas. Some may resonate more than others but keep your mind open for new sources of […]
Do You Have the Right Team for Growing Your Biz?
This week I’m starting a series on team building for business growth. I’ll be touching on job descriptions, the hiring process, onboarding, performance reviews, the firing process, and more…Stay tuned! Today, we will get started with an overview of why the right team is critical to success and a few strategies to start to evaluate […]
Are you a True CEO? Move From Doing to Leading
In 2003 I had a booming media buying agency. Business seemed to be rolling in faster than I could keep up with. I was a one-woman band for the first few years and loved every part of the business. But now I was drowning! I knew I needed some help, but wasn’t sure what kind […]
Get Out of Your Own Way – Pt. 2
Part 2 of 2. Last week I covered 4 obstacles that can get in your way. This week, I’m finishing up with the final 4. 5. “I have a good sense of where I want my business to go, but can’t figure out how to get there” This is when growth and transition are the […]
Get Out of Your Own Way – Obstacles to Biz Growth
Part 1 of 2 Every business goes through stages, from the seed of an idea to startup, to increasing levels of maturity and growth. Each stage has its challenges, and none are easier than the last. In those transition periods, things can feel out of control. Many of your carefully crafted processes are no longer […]
Has Content Creation Become a Chore? You Need a System.
My biz is content heavy. In January of 2018, I made a commitment to doing a weekly blog post. Talk about a stretch goal! This seemed absolutely impossible, as the most I had been able to do previously was a post every 3-4 weeks. But I knew that consistency builds visibility, fans, and engagement. I […]
Imposter Syndrome – Flip the Script!
When I start working with clients, one of the first subjects we deal with is mindset. One of the topics that always, always comes up for the female entrepreneur is “Who am I to think I can do this?” …or teach this, or provide this service, or whatever. The fear is all the same. […]
Outsourcing: Cure for the Burnout Blues
One of the symptoms of being in a growth spurt is that things can feel out of control. Many of your carefully crafted processes are no longer working, and your company just feels like it is bursting at the seams. You probably feel overwhelmed and stretched beyond your limits. The goal of a true CEO […]
Know Your Numbers
I know. It feels like hopping on the scale. That dreaded moment that many women agonize over (me too!) when they get on the scale to check their weight. Time’s up! Was I good, or bad? Is there shame or self-doubt? Jubilation? Body image aside, we need to get over that fear regarding our businesses. […]
Lack of motivation is the symptom. Accountability is the cure
I was recently listening to a podcast when the owner of a pretty happening biz said that she stopped doing her podcast because it took a lot of work. She didn’t feel the urge to continue and no one was pushing her to do so. It got me thinking… If you are the alpha dog, […]