If Your Kid Started a New Business, What Would It Be?

July 29, 2010

Have you ever asked your son or daughter what kind of business they would start? You’ve probably asked them what they want to be when they grow up, or someone has for sure. Why not try a new twist on the old, extremely dated, industrial age question? Instead of asking your kids “Who are you [...]

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If You Expect Something to Happen, You’ll Get There Fast

July 26, 2010

Today I’m at a conference with over 200 entrepreneurs. This is a  group that when asked, “How many of you have your own businesses?”, about 200 people raised their hands. Impressive. In case you didn’t notice, that’s everyone in the room. As I meet and talk to all of these entrepreneurs one thing is apparent. [...]

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Why Are You Talking So Bad To Yourself?

July 23, 2010

You get to choose your attitude. Rambling, negative thoughts are really just you playing small. I’m talking about being non-committed, inconsistent and indecisive. You risk letting that become the only thing you know for sure. You  may not even know you’re doing it. Are you ready to change that bad talk today? How about thinking [...]

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How Are You Adding to Your Personal Economy & to the National Economy?

July 22, 2010

Posted by Guest Entrepreneur Gail Hahn — with a special offer for our readers! A US Federal Reserve survey shows that the average household net worth for entrepreneurs is 5 times that of conventional employees. That means entrepreneurs are 5 times more likely to come out of this downturn unscathed and even stronger than before [...]

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Do You Wish You Were More Creative, Productive and Better Looking? #7links

July 21, 2010

One of my favorite bloggers, Darren Rowse, posted a challenge to his readers. I love his challenge because it gives me an opportunity to help you be a better, more creative, and productive entrepreneur in a single post. It also gives me a chance to introduce you to two bloggers I really love following. Great [...]

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Who Else Has Your Customer?

July 16, 2010

Do you love it when you connect with someone and both of you benefit? Rather than seeing other businesses as your competition, have you considered the benefits of collaboration? Cross industry partnerships are a great way to share, or increase, your database. You can integrate marketing campaigns. You can build your brand awareness in your [...]

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You Gotta Know You’re Good

July 15, 2010

Isn’t it a rip off to let someone go somewhere else for less service and less value? You’re really going to let them go get crappy service? You know you are great at what you do. So, start selling what you do from a knowing place. There’s buying power in the world. People are buying [...]

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Do You Inspire Your Clients – Are You an Inspired Entrepreneur?

July 13, 2010

Posted by Guest Entrepreneur Gail Hahn Are you inspired by your work? Are you inspired by how you serve your clients? If not, why not? Inspiration is different than motivation. Both come from within, with the energy and feeling of spirit inside. Inspiration spreads outward, so if your work isn’t inspiring to you, there’s no [...]

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Being Useful and Compassionate in Business

July 12, 2010

I’ve always liked the following quote of Ralph Waldo Emerson although frankly I have a little bit of an issue with the “not to be happy” part. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you [...]

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What You Think is Right, May Only Be Cultural

July 6, 2010

Posted by Guest Entrepreneur Gail Hahn I was on the Ivory Coast of Africa while facilitating team building and communication style workshops with members from 34 different African nations who all worked for the same international organization. Bringing some semblance of order, cultural understanding, corporate culture adherence and just plain getting your point across was [...]

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Are You Willing to Take a Risk?

July 1, 2010

Kids take risks. Sometimes the scarier the better — it’s part of the thrill. They’ll risk looking foolish. They’ll risk physical injury. They don’t have prior experiences that tell them to act otherwise. The fear of falling off a bike simply doesn’t compare to the freedom they’ll have when they learn to ride. They don’t [...]

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Three Boys and Their Father — A Profound Story For Honest Introspection

June 30, 2010

I just heard a story that was so sad I wanted to forget it. I wished I hadn’t heard it. Yet it had such an impact on me I couldn’t quit thinking about it. It was a story about a father with three sons. The father’s biggest goal and desire in life was to put [...]

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Is Your Ego So Big You Get In Your Own Way?

June 30, 2010

Is your ego a liability or an asset in business? In life? You know the negative stereotype of a Donald Trump. Non-empathetic. Arrogant. Know-it-all. Narcissistic. Egomaniac. Hardly defensible as virtuous behavior. But, narcissism can work well in business. It’s a core strength that allows you to have a deep, subconscious belief in your own worth. [...]

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Looking Outside Your Industry for Inspiration

June 29, 2010

Sometimes the best way to create new opportunities for yourself or for your business is to look outside your industry. When you are stuck for ideas, look to other industries for inspiration. When you see another company apply a great innovation or technique to their business ask yourself, “How can I apply this to my [...]

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Are You Consciously Creating the Results You Want?

June 28, 2010

When you ask yourself, “What do I want in my life and what do I need to do today in order for change to occur?” you’re giving yourself permission to attract those results. You’re also creating a clear intention. You start by imagining what’s possible. It all starts today. What 3 goals do you really [...]

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Living Lives That Just Happen To Us

June 22, 2010

Have you ever had an idea and when you went to retrieve it, it was gone? This morning I had an idea for a blog post and then I spent the rest of the day trying to remember what that idea was. Uh-oh. I’m leaving for Dallas in the morning and really wanted to write [...]

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Take Everything as a Challenge

June 21, 2010

challenge while an ordinary man takes everything as a blessing or a curse.” — Carlos Castaneda Taking everything as a blessing or a curse is the thinking of

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Finding Inspiration in a Single Action

June 18, 2010

My husband mowed the grass last evening. That’s not unusual. We have a tiny lawn — smaller still now that we’ve turned half of it into a garden. So, it’s not a really big job. What’s inspiring to me is that he went outside later to have a bowl of ice cream and to admire [...]

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The Art of Creativity in Business

June 16, 2010

Look for the second best answer. Kids are great at doing this. What do you do with an empty toilet paper roll? Turn it into a megaphone.

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8 Ways to Avoid Business Burnout or How to Get Unstuck

June 14, 2010

new ideas. Be imaginative about your business. Where could you make money that is totally out there, or crazy? Find new motivation. Who could you partner with

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