The Art Of Entrepreneurship

In today’s S*%! People Say episode; we’re talking about a word I’ve been called plenty of times in my career—aggressive. Over the years, I’ve decided to accept and own the label to make it mine (instead of letting people define it for me).  I have been called this soooo many times and find it SUPER interesting, especially as a woman. Listen in as I share a quick look at what the labels aggres...

Happy Wednesday, friends! In this Startup Survival episode, we cover the 3 biggest mistakes that I’ve made during my journey in building a 7-figure business from scratch.  Frankly, I’ve made a LOT of mistakes in the past and I continue to make mistakes. Making mistakes is normal… everyone does it! That being said, the smartest entrepreneurs and professionals can learn from the mistakes of oth...

In today’s Big Questions, Short Answers episode, we are answering a question that most high achievers run into at some point—am I burning out?  I think we all know when we are on the verge of burning out. After having gone through this myself a number of times and coaching my team members through periods of burnout, I’ve realized that if we are self aware enough, we can identify when we’re ap...

Welcome to another Friday episode of S*%! People Say! Today, we’re talking about bad advice and how to go about finding GOOD mentors and coaches. IMO, most advice is bad advice. Make sure you vet the people you’re taking advice from. Early in my career, I was really skeptical of the advice of others. I wondered how valuable mentors and coaches would be for me and it took me a little too long to ge...

Listen to this Startup Survival episode if you’ve ever been a victim of a meeting that should’ve been an email. (Okay, that’s everyone.) Today, we are talking all about why spending less time in meetings is crucial f or your success.  First, we’ll talk about auditing your schedule to ensure the time you spend is productive and that you leave the time needed to get focused work done. Honestly,...

Happy Monday! In today’s Big Questions, Short Answers episode, we’re answering the question: how do you find the time?  TBH, as long as you believe that someday you’re going to magically find more time—you’re definitely not going to have the time to build your side hustle, get that promotion or do anything else. (I know because I spent years believing this too.)  In this episode, I talk...

In today’s S*%! People Say episode, we’re discussing what to do when people lash out at you. Of course, it goes without saying, people will inevitably lash out at you here and there—but not always for the reasons you think. People lash out in all different ways. Having a fairly active personal brand, it happens to me all the time on social media via comments, DMs, etc. Unfortunately, lashing out a...

Happy Hump Day! Today in this Startup Survival episode, we’re talking about why NO should be your favorite word. IMO, saying no kindly is one of the most important skills you must learn if you want to be successful.  In this episode, we’ll discuss how to prioritize what to say yes to—and how to get more comfortable declining those invitations when you inevitably say no. Then, I’ll cover one o...

Happy November! In today’s episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we’re talking about a question I ask myself all the time: should I be growing faster? Unfortunately, the startup world has continued to glorify sudden growth. My two cents? There is honor in growing slowly and steadily over time. In this episode, we discuss how quickly you should be growing. My entire story is one of pretty slow p...

Hello and Happy Friday! In this S*%! People Say, episode, we are going to talk about backhanded compliments. Trust me when I say, as a female founder especially, I’ve heard plenty of them.  TBH, I think that most people don’t even realize when they’re delivering backhanded compliments. So today, we are going to discuss some of the things that people assume (and have said to both me and others...

Welcome to this Wednesday’s Startup Survival episode! Today, we are going to discuss why a lot of marketing programs fail. (Disclaimer: this is a nuanced topic that I cannot cover *fully* in 10 minutes. But I will share the single biggest reason I see marketing programs bomb!) First, we’re going to discuss some of the common pitfalls that people get into when approaching their marketing. Then we w...

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we talk about the key ingredients to success. They are not necessarily what you think they are. The ingredients we are talking about are not material things at all.  Money and connections may enable you to move faster but many people blow their “leg up” by making dumb choices or being impatient. And most people give up before they even have a c...

Happy Friday! In this Sh*t People Say episode, we’re talking about what to do when people say you’re wasting your time on something. People LOVE to debate about what is a waste of time versus what isn’t… and frankly, what you choose to spend your time on is none of their business. Listen in as we discuss dealing with the challenge of people not ‘understanding’ how you are choosing to spend your ti...

In this Startup Survival episode, we talk about how to go about spotting a potentially “crappy” customer during the sales process. Sometimes identifying a crappy potential customer is simple—but most of the time, it’s not.   We’ll get into a few of the ‘warning signs’ to be on the lookout for with prospects and discuss important things to consider, like whether your potential customer is...

In this episode of Big Questions, Short Answers, we’re talking about whether or not the word “hustle” and the concepts behind it are valid. The word hustle was popular for a while… then it wasn’t… then it was… now it isn’t. So what’s the deal? Is there still merit to the word? What does it actually mean, and is the concept of hustling to grow a company still valid? The word “hustle” has really exp...

In this S*%! People Say episode, we talk a little more in-depth about the importance of auditing your circle of friends. Remember that not every person you meet will remain friends with you for the rest of your life—and that’s exactly how it should be. Keep the people around who inspire you every day, the ones who make you a better person. Alternatively, some people are toxic (or maybe you’re just...

Are you ready to get tactical with me today? In this Startup Survival episode, we are discussing three ideas to grow your business. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about building and growing a company… and not all of them were easy lessons by any means. Trying different things can turn out well, and it can turn out not so well. The three tips I’m sharing today eventually became an essential par...

In this episode of Big questions, Short Answers, we talk about whether you really take care of yourself. Most of the time we show up for others WAY more than we show up for ourselves, and it has to stop. Unfortunately, most people don’t value showing up for themselves at all. For example, parents show up for their kids while running themselves ragged. We keep commitments with our friends even when...

In the episode of S*%! People Say, we are talking about perception versus reality when it comes to social media. Remember that nothing is as it appears! The people who flaunt it the most often have the least. There are so many things going beyond closed doors.  Today, I’m going to share with you a story that is a perfect example of this.  This episode is more of a ‘PSA’ versus a tactical...

In this episode of Startup Survival, we’re talking about all things sales. Sales is often a topic that makes some people run for the hills…think, car salesman or someone who leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Often the negative ideas surrounding sales come from a bad personal experience. However, as a business owner, entrepreneur, or really any professional, it’s vital to know how to sell. Don’t le...

In this episode of Big questions, Short Answers, we discuss practical ways to maximize your productivity. To begin, ask yourself this: Are you productive or are you just busy?  Being over-committed and doing a lot of tasks makes our daily schedules pretty hectic. But, honestly, it can happen quite easily, quickly filling up a calendar to capacity (and suddenly you wonder where all your time w...

In this episode of S*%! People Say, we talk about controlling what goes into your mind—which is much easier said than done. You are absolutely in charge of the information you consume. People are stressed out constantly by not filtering what goes into the brain (the news, social media, negative people, etc.) and I used to get bogged down by external inputs and negativity, too. It’s easy to unfollo...

This week’s Startup Survival topic is quitting. What to do when you want to quit? It seems like everyone on the planet says “I’m not a quitter”—so, I’m going to tell you about a few things I quit and how I honestly felt about it.  Recently, I left my founding role in a local organization hosting free events for women entrepreneurs. Why did I quit? It impacted my mental health—I was running my...

This week’s big question with a short answer is “do you have what it takes?” I’ve asked myself this question repeatedly while growing a company. In some ways, I think I’m really lucky to have come out of the womb as a pig-headed person. Maybe that’s not a nice thing to say about yourself (ha) but it’s true! I’m too stubborn to quit, and having what it takes is a mindset game above all. You have to...

This week during our S*%! People Say episode, we're talking about people that doubt and/or hate on you. During my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve been met with plenty of criticism from both doubters and haters. While growing any company, and as you work to find a new career, plenty of negative opinions will be given along the way. So how do you deal with the unknown? What about unfair judgment and n...