The Art Of Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we are talking about a habit that most of us are probably guilty of: procrastinating.  Are you a big procrastinator? Confession: I always have been, and I’ve carried this bad habit into my professional life. But when you’re building your own business, you really can’t afford to wait until the last minute to do the work. There’s often a root cau...

In this episode of S*%! People Say, we are talking about the saying “do what you love and you’ll never work a day” with my good friend William Deck.  William Deck is a success mindset coach, keynote speaker and thought leader. He is also the founder of the educational consulting firm MindBusiness LLC which is a firm focused on successful mindset transformation.  Today, William is joining...

In this Startup Survival episode, we are covering a topic that many entrepreneurs are hesitant to address (and I was too): Do I really need to build my personal brand, too? (What if I don’t wanna? ;)) If you follow me on any other platform, you know that building my personal brand is something I actively work on (I mean, you’re listening to my podcast right now). So you might be surprised to learn...

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we are diving into the topic of asking yourself the important questions.  Wait, haven’t we covered this before ? Yup—it’s that important (and, fun fact, our most popular episode to date!). So important, I decided to reprise it as the topic of my extra special 50th episode.  The beginning of the year (or month, or week or right now when you...

In this S*%! People Say episode, we’re talking about what to do when people’s actions don’t align with their words . To me, one of the hardest situations to rectify in my mind is when you’re dealing with people whose words and actions don’t align. Should you just let it go? Or do you call them out on their behavior? While it may feel like the harder option, being upfront and honest with others is...

This Startup Survival episode is all about the money! We’re talking about cash flow and the important things you need to know when running a business—joined by our first special guest.  Cash flow, especially for bootstrapped companies, is one of the most important lifelines of a company. For this episode, I brought in an expert: Ryan Calton, a CPA and CFO (oh yeah, and also my husband). He’ll...

In this Big Questions, Short Answers episode, we’re talking about how to know when it’s the right time to quit your day job. Sometimes our day jobs are totally exhausting, which leads us to find other ways of earning income—ones that don’t compromise our mental and physical health.  When is the right time to let go of your job? Well, it’s complicated. I’m sharing the questions I asked myself...

In this S*%! People Say episode, we discuss taking responsibility for the things that are happening in our lives—whether we like it or not.  It’s all too easy not to take responsibility when something goes wrong, especially when the situation seems minor. But no matter how small the situation may seem, it’s critical to always take ownership of how you might have played a role. Doing so shows...

Get ready—beacuse in this Startup Survival episode, we’re tackling our goals for the new year.  This past year has been awesome, but ultimately super challenging. I’ve learned a lot, and I want to channel that into positive and productive goals in 2022. I hope that sharing what my company faced in 2021 and what I’ve got in mind for the coming year it will help you in reflecting on your own ye...

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we’re talking about transparency. Do we need to share every tiny detail—or only let people in on the highlights? Transparency is the foundation of trust, but it can be tricky to figure out how transparent you should be with the people around you. If you have employees, being honest with them is critical for building strong relationships. When you do...

Vacation time! The week of December 28, I’m showing up for myself by taking a break. Whatever relaxation or rejuvenation looks like for you, I hope you also take some time this holiday season to give yourself that gift. I subscribed to the belief that you must work 24/7 for a long time—and it burned me out. Don’t fall into the same trap. We’ll be back with another episode of big questions, short a...

Would you hire a friend or family member? In this episode of Startup Survival, we’re tackling a controversial topic as I share what I’ve learned from mixing business and personal relationships.  One of the benefits of being an entrepreneur is that you can hire the people you want to be around. You’re also in a position to help others who you know would benefit from the experience and the payc...

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we are talking about the value of New Year’s resolutions. Personally, I’m not a big New Year’s resolutions person. Every January, people set goals for the coming year that are supposed to set them on the path to having the best year ever—but are they effective?  Resolutions could be a great way to make the changes you’ve always wanted; however,...

In today’s S*%! People Say episode, we are talking about other people’s reactions. Remember: you cannot control how other people react; however, you still have a duty to communicate with them.  When we worry too much about how someone might react, we tend to avoid providing feedback. This is a disservice to both of you. Although you can’t control how someone might react, you can work to share...

In this Startup Survival episode, we are diving into a topic anyone thinking about starting their own business must get comfortable with: taking calculated risks. When will a risk bring you toward your goal, and when is a risk, well, too risky? Evaluating risk naturally requires weighing the benefits versus the drawbacks. I share just how thoroughly I think through a risk so that I’ve played out a...

Happy Monday, everyone! In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we’re talking about whether the work you're putting in is worth it. Have you ever felt like you’re logging countless hours without seeing the results you wanted? I definitely have. Knowing when to let something go is a crucial skill to learn, and applies beyond building a business. Sometimes, letting go is the right thing to...

In today’s S*%! People Say episode, we are talking about one of the worst phrases ever: “It’s not personal, it’s just business.” I’ve been hearing this phrase for years and I think it’s total BS. If the last two years of this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that business and personal life are not separate—in fact, they’re more intertwined than ever. In this episode, I argue that a business s...

Discounting: are you for it or against it? We’re tackling this controversial topic in this week’s Startup Survival episode. My two cents is that discounting sucks. I am not really into discounting my products and services for a number of reasons. In this episode, I’m sharing all my thoughts on why I believe discounting is bad for business.  Tune in as we cover how to go about discounting, or...

Happy Monday, everyone! In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we are talking about expanding your company by hiring employees. Hiring employees seems like a natural next step when you’re growing a business, but it doesn’t always have to be. Most people don’t think hard enough about what it actually takes to hire, manage, retain, and grow a team.  Tune in as I share with you the pro...

Welcome to another episode of S*%! People Say! Today, we’re talking about what you can learn about someone from the way they treat others. I really hate it when people treat others poorly because they think someone is beneath them… And it’s almost worse when people treat someone better than others because they think that person has some power over their situation. In personal and professional rela...

In this Startup Survival episode, we cover one of the most important parts of starting a business: funding. While there are many funding options available for entrepreneurs, I found that bootstrapping worked best for me and my company.  I won’t sugarcoat it: starting a business with no outside funding is a humongous challenge and incredibly risky. However, I’m so proud that I made it work bec...

In today’s Big Questions, Short Answers episode, we are talking about how to become a better leader—or rather, how to avoid becoming your employees’ least favorite manager ever.  We’ve all had bosses we couldn’t stand, but hopefully we’ve all also had bosses who empowered us and nurtured our careers. In this episode, I’ll highlight the differences between the two and the impact it has on your...

In today’s S*%! People Say episode; we’re talking about being a working parent. People often think that being a good parent and being successful are mutually exclusive. I don’t think that’s true at all, and I’ll tell you why today. In this episode, I share the story that made me really understand this stigma almost 10 years ago. Unfortunately, not much has changed, and there are still a lot of ass...

Today, we’re discussing a true survival story: my entrepreneurial journey. I recently realized that I have never really told MY story on this podcast, so I will tell you a short(ish) version of the journey. Buckle up! First, we are going to talk a little bit about my personal experiences while I built my first business, a cookie company. Then I’ll talk about how I started and grew Accelity—the goo...

Welcome to another Monday episode of Big Questions, Short Answers! IMO, the goals you set should make you uncomfortable, and maybe even scare you. So today, we’re discussing how I found out that mine weren’t big enough, and how to examine yours. Listen in as I share how I went from thinking small and setting goals just within an arm’s reach to really pushing myself, and the early seeds that plante...