How to Set Goals You Will Actually Achieve We’re inching towards the beginning of a new year — a time when many people reflect on progress and set goals for the year ahead. In fact, my team and I are preparing for an upcoming retreat where we’ll get together and plan for 2020. (If you missed it last week, read … Read More
What I’ve learned about hustle as an entrepreneur
Hustle is defined by how you spend your free time. Some choose to watch television, or surf the web, or get extra time socializing, partying, what have you. If you have a family to take care of, certainly your time for these things is even shorter, which is why focus when you are spending time on your business is even … Read More
The one true secret to success
Whether you’re trying to improve your health or build a business, here is a key that many of us want to deny. Success requires: consistent, repeatable action. Eeeeeeeek. I know. You want a shortcut. You want “the secret.” You want to buy a magic pill, a quick-fix, an easy way there/out. Sorry, folks, this is the truth. CONSISTENT, REPEATABLE ACTION … Read More
If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?
Something that comes up often when we are working toward a goal — whether it’s starting a business, investing in a new side hustle, or setting out on a new fitness journey — is choosing when to listen to other people’s opinions (and when not to). If you’re not careful, it can be the exact thing to set you back … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #53: Building a Business from Scratch with the Merrymaker Sisters
Topics: Introducing our guest, the Merrymaker Sisters [1:18] Making the decision to work solely on the business [7:12] Streams of income as a blogger [13:02] Selling a product before making it [17:20] Future plans for the Merrymaker Sisters [23:46] And come follow me on Periscope! I’ve been posting videos often, and would love for you to hop on and interact … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #45: Is self doubt holding you back?
Topic You’re not that special. if you’re going through a struggle, someone else has too. If one person reads what you wrote, and their life is better for it, isn’t that enough? If you’re in it because it’s a business, then your ‘why’ is kind of off. Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation : Facebook, Build a … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #44: Interview with Dan Antonelli, insights from 20 years in business
Topics: Introducing Dan Antonelli [2:40] Hiring his first employee [10:34] The spirit of a good entrepreneur [22.24] How Diane started working for Dan [32:14] What Dan learned from Diane [44:37] Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation : Facebook, Build a Badass Business And come follow me on Periscope! I’ve been posting videos often, and would love for … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #38: Interview – Michelle Pfennighaus of Find Your Balance Health
Topics: Introducing our guest, Michelle Pfennighaus [1:17] Michelle’s health struggles [3:50] How Michelle’s business looked in the beginning [6:10] When it felt like a “real” business [15.43] How to find your direction [21:22] What social media numbers reflect about success [29:05] Words of wisdom for working moms (and dads) [40:42] Join the FaceBook group to get in on the conversation … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #37: 3 Tips for Connecting in Real Life
Topics: To have a mindset that something is too small for you limits you from connecting with people who need what you have to offer the most. Don’t be too proud to get connected with your local community. It’s important to connect with people who are at the same stage of their business as you are, so that you can … Read More
Build a Badass Business Podcast #35: Do whatever it Takes
Topics: Swallow your pride and not be in a position where you’re too good for a job. That’s the kind of mindset that we really need to all get out of; worrying what other people think when we’re on a mission. If you’re on that mission and you’re trying to get your business going and you’re hustling, you just cannot … Read More