CHANGE – doesn’t always make life better, sometimes it just is

I am open to change and believe that change yields growth and improvement.   As a woman, I want to request the fashion industry, particularly the companies that make women’s pants.   I want my front and back pockets returned to a decent pocket size or remove the dam things altogether.    Pick one and

Why don’t we get what we want and blame others?

Kid in Cart with steps to go up in the world

I had a client hire me recently because, as she put it, “I never get what I want because other people keep sabotaging me.” After she said it, I couldn’t wait to hear more about these people who were destroying her dreams and creating problems for her. So, how do you think I started that

Business Is A Lot Like A Puzzle

Big Announcement – I am teaming up with the Women’s Business Center of Central Minnesota to coach business owners affected by COVID-19 “The test of courage comes when we are in the minority” Ralph W. Sackman Being a small business owner is not something most people do.  It can feel a little lonely from time

That Wasn’t In My Business Plan

I had this whole great newsletter planned for March.  I was so excited I was going to tell you all about co-hosting a podcast, new websites and becoming a certified life coach in long detail.  There, now I did tell you about it, in short detail.  

FOCUS on the Friday before a Holiday? – it is possible

It’s the Friday before a holiday and the weather is amazing.  In Minnesota that means it is so hard to be in the office and focus, yet, it’s a work day and I have a lot I need to get done. Dilbert and I are here to give you a few tips to help you

Stop Running From Your Social Media

“Why use blogs, youtube, twitter, facebook, pinterest….?”  I have lots of businesses ask me that.  “I know I should do this, but I don’t care or use them myself.”  That is another opening line I hear a lot. My TOP 5 BEST REASONS For Small Businesses to Start Engaging IN Social Media 1- How Can

Business Professionals Organizing – Top 5 Goals

I was at a cocktail party recently with a lot of people I didn’t know before that night.  I was making small talk, as we all do in that environment, and one gentlemen really wanted to understand what organizing for business professionals was like.  In his mind only a very organized, detailed person is a

Acquisition Expert (TM)

Acquisition Expert (TM) acquisition is defined as 1.    an asset or object bought or obtained. Early in 2006, shortly after starting my business, I got a call from a person self described as a hoarder.  I had a family member that would be described by that term and I grew to hate the term when