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Are you interested? I need your opinion (plus, details on the Breakthrough Consulting program)
[NOTE: Yes, this e-mail is a bit long, but it’s got some important details for you, so please read it though. If you already know you’re interested, go ahead and e-mail me with your thoughts.] First, I wanted to showcase an inspiring story from Kenmon, a fellow reader here at the blog. After going through the consulting […]
Continue readingBlown away by your response, plus the “First 50” program
As you probably remember, I released several new consulting resources last week. However, I was blown away by your response. Judging from your e-mails and the nearly 300 people who downloaded the consulting resources kit over the weekend–yes, over the weekend, when you’re supposed to be AWAY from your computer–that’s an incredible response. Like I’ve […]
Continue readingCase Study: Natalie Sisson of SuitcaseEntrepreneur.com
I’m really excited to share an interview I did recently with Natalie Sisson of SuitcaseEntrepreneur.com, where she shares how she started her consulting business. Natalie’s primary business is business design coaching, and she also runs a blog where she helps people run their business from anywhere using online tools, social media, and outsourcing. In talking with […]
Continue readingHow consulting changed my life
To those of you–like my former self–who haven’t yet started your business: You might think you CAN’T run a business, that you don’t know how, or don’t have skills that anyone would pay for. For a moment, forget all those doubts and negative self-talk. Just let them go, and let me tell you how consulting […]
Continue readingCostly start-up mistakes I made–and how to avoid them
When I planned my business, I created a checklist of things I thought I needed to do before I was officially open for business. Since this was my first business, I didn’t know what I was doing, and ended up wasting a ton of time and money on non-essential tasks. Here’s how to avoid my mistakes. […]
Continue readingBig announcement: you asked for it, here it is: The Start-Up Blueprint
Thanks to all who took the recent survey and told me what you’d find most useful. I’ve taken the results of that survey, and created the Start-Up Blueprint: From Zero To Launch. Originally, I had planned to create a start-up checklist, but once I began working on it, realized that a simple checklist wouldn’t be […]
Continue readingShut up, lizard brain!
There are 2 people living in your head, always watching out for trouble: Fear and Rationalization. Before you discount them, keep in mind that they can be very persuasive. Both Fear and Rationalization come from your lizard brain. Before I talk more about Fear and Rationalization, I need to tell you a bit about your lizard […]
Continue readingCan you afford to lose your job? What no one told you about safeguarding yourself
In January 2007 , I lost my job at a software company where I’d worked for nearly 8 years. Shortly thereafter, I was fortunate to find a job at a non-profit, though earning less, and without health or retirement benefits. During the summer of 2008, my non-profit job dwindled to half-time, then ended completely by […]
Continue readingStart before you’re ready!
As an admitted perfectionist, when I heard someone say “start before you’re ready,” it made me a bit anxious. What if I make mistakes? What if it doesn’t work? What if it fails? And on and on… But it’s really great advice. I’ve talked to lots of people who have the skills and experience to […]
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