Being an entrepreneur has many benefits. You can achieve financial and lifestyle freedom. You can be of service to others, while steering your own course. Perhaps best of all, you can have a powerful, positive impact on your kids. Entrepreneurs teach children this priceless lesson: You can manufacture your own money. Emily Ridgeway has great [...]
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a predictable wave is washing over the Northeast. People are helping each other clean up, clear out and rebuild. The worst brings out the best in us, and acts of kindness are popping up all over. Kindness smooths the way for families to get back on their feet. Kindness [...]
Weldon Long Weldon Long spent 14 years in prison. 7 years into his sentence, he had a humbling, leveling moment where he realized that everything that he was afraid of he had brought into his life. He was afraid of becoming an addict, of getting arrested, of losing his family…and [...]
In this webinar, I explain my upcoming program, The Biz Plan Challenge. I answer questions that may help you determine if The Biz Plan Challenge is a good fit for you! What's The Biz Plan Challenge About? Get a clear idea of what you want and why you are in business. Figure out [...]
Pull out your business plan and take a look at your mission, your vision and your goals for this year. How’s it going? What? No plan? No problem. Just consider how last year went and that’s what will probably happen this year. Only a little worse. Or maybe a little better. This year is moving [...]
While she was white-knuckle-scared as we walked to the top of the slide, Zoe experienced the pure joy of swooshing down at the speed of light (albeit slowed some by the burlap bag.) Isn’t it a blast to set a goal, face the fear, take the risk and GO?! Yes! From there, you can go [...]
Perhaps you’ve opted for the stay-at-home lifestyle. You can get by on one person working and you are prioritizing children and family. Very cool! However, are you putting yourself at risk financially? Stuff happens. What if you were suddenly single? Would you be just fine? Or would you have to dig yourself out of a [...]
Once upon a time, I saw Jim Rohn speak. There were 15 of us in a small room, thanks to my mentor Paul Swan for setting it up. Jim was a physically small fellow, but his presense was enormous. We sat, rapt, and he told the story below. I pulled it from his e-newsletter. Biz [...]
“Dare to risk public criticism.” ~ Mary Kay Ash If you want to change the government, become a community organizer. Run for office. Solicit money and votes. I have to hand it to anyone who will file the form, attend the meeting and throw his or her hat in the political ring. Whatever you think [...]
My son, Max, is a pretty savvy businessman. He knows what it takes to be successful: A dream, powerful intention and a solid, yet flexible, plan. Max has embraced the opportunity to work for a terrific company in Colorado. (Shout out to Shamrock Sales, Inc.!) And he is happy to report in on a good [...]
