I always say that if it weren't for the information marketing AND the Internet, I wouldn't be in business today. It is the best thing that ever happened to me. In fact, after trying to apply myself and my 10-year classical music training, I really didn't think I could find another channel for my … [Read more...]
Cool Quote from “Friends”
November 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
"I am retraining for a job I hate. My life officially sucks." Rachel Green ("Friends") That's when she decides to give a notice and starts looking for her true passion - fashion. One thing most people don't know about me - and couldn't imagine! - is that I watched "Friends" about 17 times - … [Read more...]
Seven-year olds have great ideas, too!
November 25, 2008 by 1 Comment
I lifted this audio from Sarah Zeldman's blog for busy moms - how cute is that! Here's a solution her 7-year old son came up with for dealing with distractions: I always make it a big deal when my kids come up with ideas for my business...and the amazing thing is that sometimes I … [Read more...]
How to Create Joint Ventures Where Each Partner Wins
November 23, 2008 by 1 Comment
I get invited for a joint venture at least weekly... Usually I press "delete" before I am done reading the first paragraph. It's amazing that after almost a decade of Internet-based joint venture opportunities and educational programs teaching people how do this the majority still gets it … [Read more...]
How Lifestyle Entrepreners Are Changing “Generation TGIF”
November 21, 2008 by 4 Comments
Wikipedia says that the term "TGIF" began in the United States, and has become a common expression of relief at the end of the work week and anticipation of relaxing or partying over the weekend. I always questioned this term because it implies that 5 out 7 days a week we lead a miserable … [Read more...]
Discovering Your Personal Brilliance Zone
November 21, 2008 by 4 Comments
How do you discover your unique ability, or your "personal brilliance zone?" Separate all the things you do into these 4 categories - the last one is your "personal brilliance zone" Incompetent - no good, never going to get good, and it drives you crazy Competent - can get by, but it … [Read more...]
How to Have an Extraordinary Business Year
November 19, 2008 by Leave a Comment
What do you do each morning to move your business forward? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from my students, members, and interviewers. Many people work off of their e-mail. Others follow their appointment schedule. I do neither. I develop a list of goals and … [Read more...]
“Kill All Entrepreneurs?”
November 19, 2008 by 3 Comments
Just read a post from an entrepreneurship professor, Dr.Jeff Cornwall, about how entrepreneurs are viewed by academia. He quotes an article from CNN Money: From a societal point of view, if you have a group of people who do something that makes them happier but less productive (which the data … [Read more...]
When Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Don’t Have a Life
November 18, 2008 by 5 Comments
I've been fascinated by the idea of having a lifestyle business and being a lifestyle entrepreneur...until I started doing more research and finding out that many people put a different meaning into these words than I do. "Lifestyle entrepreneurs are people who go into business primarily for … [Read more...]
Effects of Entreprenerial Parents on Children
November 17, 2008 by 34 Comments
Have you ever thought how you being an entrepreneur shapes your children's personality, attitude, outlook on life, relationship with you and others, and their future career choices? I couldn't find much information about this, which is surprising considering the growing number of … [Read more...]
