When a private client called me last week to discuss a potential collaboration, I was surprised when she pointed out one of my blind spots (in her very kind, lovely Canadian way.) Alana hired me 8 years ago to rethink her […]
Over cocktails in the lobby bar of the fancy schmancy Beekman Hotel, one of my favorite coaches admitted to me that he hates marketing. I nearly spit out my Manhattan. Of all the people I’ve heard saying this over the […]
Two days into our trip last week, my favorite Irishman woke up with clusters of bug bites on his shoulder. A few days later they had multiplied, looked “angry” and felt achy. The doctor’s diagnosis? Shingles. That’s when things took […]
Most business owners take a well-meaning stab at trying to guess their value — “I’ll price this at…*consults Magic Eight Ball*… $500?!” via GIPHY But the clammy, icky, nobody-loves-this-part truth is this: If you’re guessing, you’re already losing. Don’t throw […]
Maybe you’re questioning if you’ll EVER gain the fame and fortune of your business heroines. And sure, things may feel messy or bleak or slow moving. But it’s not a good idea to quit—even if it looks that way. Even […]
Six years ago today, I hosted my first live event in NYC. That singular experience delivered my highest high and lowest low of my professional career. In one single day. I had just moved here 5 months earlier and wanted […]
I’ve been through countless sales slumps over my past 14 years in business. And let me tell you, holding a dance card that’s filled with “NO, NO, NO” can be one of the most demoralizing experiences a business owner can face. Dealing with […]
As a small business owner, have you ever fallen flat on your face in your business like I have? Maybe a program launch flopped. Or your sales conversations went nowhere? It’s no fun, but it happens to every small business owner. […]
March marked my sixth anniversary since I launched The Biztruth. Those first few years were quite a shock after a relatively cushy and predictable 7 years of owning my franchise! Yes, it’s been quite a ride. And looking back, there […]
Do you effectively share client results with your potential clients? I knooooooooooow you’ve got people who rave about how you’ve helped them. Sure, maybe it’s only one person right now. I bet if you dig a little deeper, you’ve got […]
