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Many of my clients who I help with creating their content strategy are overwhelmed by the very thought of creating so much content.  You don't have to feel overwhelmed when it comes to content. As mentioned in my last post, start with choosing to either write articles, record podcasts, or produce videos. Choose one type. Then select a publishing schedule. If you're just getting started and find a...

As business owners, we help solve other people's problems. You use your knowledge and experience to help others. Bottom line: The fundamental element in marketing your business is creating consistent content. If you believe that creating content doesn't apply to you, you may very well be mistaken. The word "content" can encompass many tiny elements. Basically, any piece of communication that you'l...

Today's show is focused on the importance of starting and building your personal brand to grow your business. As the owner of a virtual assistant business, I have a unique perspective and hands-on knowledge of what strategies are working for one may work for another. Perspective on being exposed to different programs, tools, services, and resources. This perspective is very useful to my clients. W...

They say if you're doing what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. Sometimes it can be hard to find what you're truly passionate about. That's why I invited Mary Howard to this week's show. Mary is a registered nurse who is passionate in helping you keep your body healthy so that you live your life to its fullest. In this episode, Mary and I get into discussing our thoughts when it come...

In today's show, you're in for a special treat. I've invited Eric and Melissa Summerville, owners of Squeegee Squad of the Springfield, Missouri region. I first met Eric in 2014 as we belonged to the same local networking group. We began working together and soon Eric, Melissa and I become good friends. Over the years, things have evolved with our businesses and although we no longer work together...

In this digital age, if you're in business, having a website is a requirement. Your website is your digital home. YOUR digital real estate. If you don't have a website and are solely using social media to share your message, consider your content on borrowed land. Your website paints a picture of who you are and what you stand for. It's a means of helping people to get to know, like, and trust you...

What vision comes to mind when you hear the word "networking"? A room full of business executives in their suit and ties mingling around shaking hands and passing out business cards? A place where you've got to have this stellar performance to sell what you have to offer? A place where you don't feel like you fit in? The word "networking," for many of us, especially those of us who are introverts,...

One phrase I find myself saying often to my clients as we work through projects is to "chunk it down." When you have a mountain of a project to do, you need to chunk it down into manageable bits so you will make progress. Some people have a knack in chunking things down. Some need a little help. That's why I invited Theresa Volesky to this week's podcast.   Theresa is a professional organizer. She...

In this episode, I'm proud to introduce you to Penny Rosema , owner of 2 Views International. Penny is a professional speaker and consultant specializing in negotiations. She also is the managing director of the Cookware Manufacturers Association . I met Penny last year at the Less Annoying CRM user conference. Less Annoying CRM is one of the tools I, and some of my clients use, for our customer d...

Steven Covey teaches us in his book " 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ," that habit two is to begin with the end in mind. The habit is basically refers to always having the image of the end of your life as your frame of reference to evaluate everything else. He says to start with a clear idea of your destination, so that what you're doing daily will always result in going in the right directio...

You're in for a real treat. I've asked my lead designer on the Scrivener Solutions team, Brandy Van Riessen to be on today's show. I am excited for you to meet her, virtually speaking. Brandy got her start with her very own work from anywhere business shortly she started her virtual assistant position with Scrivener Solutions. She owns and operates Olivia Mae Furnishings , her branding, web design...

In today's show, I am excited to have Sharon Snow as my guest. You've heard about Sharon many times on the show as she is a Scrivener Solutions Virtual Assistant and is the go-to gal for our social media management. Sharon also owns and operates Let's Go Travel with Sharon , her work-from-anywhere business. I thought it would be wonderful for Sharon to share her experiences in growing her travel a...

If you're not sure what passive income is, it's defined as income resulting in cash flow on a regular basis with little effort. That sounds fantastic, doesn't it? Like money for nothing! Then why isn't everyone on the planet doing it? Listen in on today's episode as I share my take on what stops most people from cashing in on passive income. Could it be that you, subconsciously, think that getting...

An essential piece of growing your online business is most certainly publishing consistent content. Not just social posts. Not just emails. And not just a blog post. It's all three working together. But where it all starts with your website...your blog.  New content published on your website on a consistent basis either in the form of a written article, a video, or a podcast is considered a part o...

Having the desire to work from anywhere is one thing. Figuring out how to achieve the lifestyle is quite another. Especially if you're unsure what your job would even be. Let me tell you. Working in the same career for 20 years, I had no idea of the vast possibilities available when it came to work from anywhere job opportunities. I had been in the same industry for so long, it was hard for me to...

I'm getting ready to do something that some may consider "not normal." At least not normal by the standards of what you may know of me and my personality. Here's the question though… Why be normal? This week, I share things that I normally keep private. I even got a bit choked up as I was sharing memories of my brother. Listen to the episode. You'll hear what Iron Maiden and my brother has taught...

There are many mixed feelings about multilevel marketing companies. Some say they are scams and look down on them. Others believe they are the quick fix to financial freedom.  I believe that a MLM can be a fantastic work from anywhere business, but it's not for everyone. If you're not familiar with what a multilevel marketing company is, generally speaking, you invest in the company by purchasing...

This week, I'm excited to share an interview with dear friends and nomadic travelers Autumn and Adam Raven. This interview was originally recorded for Robert and my Been There Doing That Podcast, but I thought there was some inspirational and motivational info about how they fund their travel lifestyle. No matter if you aspire to have a work-from-anywhere lifestyle, would like to make a change and...

We've all heard the saying "don't judge a book by its cover." But we all do! That's why a lot of time and energy is devoted in product packaging. Unfortunately, we make assumptions about people entirely too quickly. In this week's podcast, I share how I decided not to judge and sought out a conversation. Listen and learn what I learned from 87-year young Dale Smith when it comes to broadcasting yo...

Live events are important for both your personal and professional growth. In today's podcast, I share what I believe are the most important things to remember about live events. Highlights Make the investment in yourself. Budget to go to one or two seminars or conferences annually. Although going to live events can lead to a new client or two, let it come from genuine interaction, not a "push them...

With everything you must do to grow your small business does the thought of all the tech stuff make you want to crawl in a corner and hide? The tech is supposed to make our lives easier, but it runs at lightning speeds and is overwhelming.  Wouldn't it be nice to have a place to go to be shown the basics to get you started and get you over the hump of your fear of tech?  In today's podcast, I invi...

Do you produce a blog consistently? Either publishing an article, podcast, or video on your website? No? Why not? In today's podcast, I share that I waited far too long to start my blog. I should've started producing consistent content way before my corporate life ended. I didn't because at the time I opened my own business, I didn't realize the impact of a consistent blog would have on the longev...

Getting out and meeting new people face-to-face is essential in growing your business. Don't wait until you think you've got everything figured out before you join a group. You need to get out and tell people what you're doing. When you show up, you are establishing credibility with the other members in the group and more importantly, you're keeping a promise to yourself. You're gaining confidence...

When you work for yourself, you must become even more disciplined than you would be when working for someone else. You must, at a minimum, show up to work, just to keep your job. When you work for yourself, it's up to you to hold yourself accountable. You may say you don't have time to build your business, but in reality, you will make the time for things that are really important to you. If creat...

In today's podcast, I share what I was going through in my transition from my day job and what, in hindsight, I should have done. Today's show is for you if you are frustrated in your day job and want to leave but don't know where to begin. It's also a show for those of you who say to yourself that you'll be leaving your day job…someday…but find yourself staying. You may have started your own busi...