Time Blocking Magic: Turning Chaos into Calm
The thought of time blocking may seem like torture to you. Similar to a diet. (And yuk to that!) Too much rigidity Too much discipline Just too much But trust me when I tell you that this has been a salvation for me and my business. Do I follow it religiously? Nope, I’m human. (hangs […]
Are you taking advantage of automation?
Are you taking advantage of automation? I’m not talking about A! here – that’s a whole other conversation. Automation can significantly improve efficiency and streamline processes in service-based businesses. By automating various aspects of your operations, you can not only save time and resources but also enhance the overall customer experience. Here are […]
Chaos to Order: How I Create Efficient Processes for Service-Based Businesses
Running a service-based business can often feel like a juggling act, with countless tasks, client requests, and operational challenges demanding your attention. Whether you have been in business for awhile, or are brand new, without clearly defined systems, you will eventually start to scramble and waste valuable time and money. Without efficient processes in place, […]
Get Your Shizzle Together in the New Year
New year lots of change based on our new reality. Perhaps a new or revised business model. New goals? New priorities? Take the time NOW, at the beginning of the year to take a fresh look at your goals and be sure you have set yourself up for success. In this video I talk about: […]
Entrepreneur with Down Time?
We all have periods of time “between”. Between gigs, clients, meetings, launches, proposal sent and waiting for the response. You know that time. We also have “dither days”: days when we are sitting in front of the computer and not getting anything done. My Mom called that dithering. Here are a few sneakily productive ways […]
Time Is on Your Side: 5 Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs
It’s not enough to dream of success. It’s not even enough to set goals. At the end of the day, you need to be able to get things done. And, there is so much to get done! The only way to truly achieve your dreams and build the business you’re meant to build is to […]
Business Slow? Think Like a Farmer
Last week I talked about a client of mine – a real estate agent going through her slow period. Our work during that time focused on thinking like a farmer – but what does that mean in practice? Do you think all a farmer has to do is wait until fall to harvest truckloads of […]
How NOT to Panic.
At some point, every business owner will find herself in a troubling situation. Revenue is down. New clients are scarce. Profits are falling. Just one peek at the financials is enough to bring on a full-fledged anxiety attack. Unless you’re Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates, chances are you’ve experienced that sinking feeling of a business […]
Overwhelmed and Paralyzed?
We all fall victim to overwhelm. The trick is to find a way to reset quickly, so you can recover and get back to what you need to do. Whether it’s often or infrequent, the paralyzing results are the same. Here is what happens to me when I’m in overwhelm (Not pretty, but I’m just […]
Hire to Your Weakness, Lead With Your Strength.
I have never been a detail person – much to my dismay. My handwriting is almost illegible, I make mistakes in calculations (thank goodness for formulas in Excel so I don’t have to do the math myself!), and I leave a trail of minutia wherever I go. I just don’t SEE the details and good […]