Learning How to Lose

When I look back on the summer of 2024, it will be filled with some really beautiful memories. A relaxed schedule with my two sons off school, so much baseball that took us on some incredible journeys including the Cal Ripken World Series (for both of their teams!), visits from family, pool time, day trips, … Continue reading Learning How to Lose

Hobbies That Will Make You a Better Business Owner

Entrepreneurs and business owners already wear so many hats and dedicate nearly every waking moment to working on or thinking about our business in some way. It's how we're wired, it's what we love, and it's what contributes to our success. So then, who can we possibly find time to also fit in hobbies and … Continue reading Hobbies That Will Make You a Better Business Owner

10 Things that Public Relations is NOT

Public Relations is both an art and a science. Sure, there are tried and true methods that we can predict will yield the desired result, but pretty much everything begins with trial and error. Now with over 13 years of Public Relations entrepreneurship under my belt, and helping hundreds of clients in various regions and … Continue reading 10 Things that Public Relations is NOT

The Art of Wanting What You Have

Our definition of success is often a moving goal post. We set a milestone we hope to achieve, and we work and work until we get there. But once we do, we move the goal post further back and set a new goal. In certain circumstances this isn't a bad thing. It can look like … Continue reading The Art of Wanting What You Have

How to Be a More Resilient Person

On the first Monday of each month, I dust off a favorite post from the blog archives and give you another chance to enjoy the wit and wisdom that’s been shared. Enjoy this month’s treasure – and if it inspires you – be sure to share it with family and friends! Let's talk about resilience. By definition, … Continue reading How to Be a More Resilient Person

When a crisis hits, how do you respond?

The topic of crisis communication is extremely challenging for any business or brand to navigate unscathed. When you find yourself in the middle of a crisis needing to defend your position and response, the common truth everyone shares is that you wish it could just go away. Even if there is a quick resolution, the … Continue reading When a crisis hits, how do you respond?

The Ordinary Moments Matter

I think we can all relate to the desire to seek the extraordinary moments. We measure our life in increments of achievements, success, and milestones. Sure, these offer a firecracker burst of excitement, but just as quickly they fade with the uncertainty of when we'll experience the next one. What I've come to realize, especially … Continue reading The Ordinary Moments Matter

Business Owner and Baseball Mom: How the Two ‘Play’ Together

On the first Monday of each month, I dust off a favorite post from the blog archives and give you another chance to enjoy the wit and wisdom that’s been shared. Enjoy this month’s treasure – and if it inspires you – be sure to share it with family and friends! I was a business owner before … Continue reading Business Owner and Baseball Mom: How the Two ‘Play’ Together

How to Build and Nurture Business Partnerships for Small Businesses

This guest article comes to us from Flexisource IT. Flexisource IT is your best gateway to top-caliber fully managed IT teams dedicated to servicing Australian businesses and startups to scale up and grow rapidly. Marketing efforts for small business partnerships are beneficial if they are done right. The collaboration of partners to compile their finances, … Continue reading How to Build and Nurture Business Partnerships for Small Businesses

How to Achieve a Balanced and Productive Summer Work Schedule

On the first Monday of each month, I dust off a favorite post from the blog archives and give you another chance to enjoy the wit and wisdom that’s been shared. Enjoy this month’s treasure – and if it inspires you – be sure to share it with family and friends! I write a lot about productivity, … Continue reading How to Achieve a Balanced and Productive Summer Work Schedule