Insights from the Trenches
Innovative yet practical tools, tips and resources derived from a voracious love of learning and over 20 years of working with clients around the world.
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Celebrating #30DayBlog Challenge Completers/Finishers
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who signed up for the 30 Day Blog Challenge! It's tough to commit to doing something every… Read More >
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A lifestyle business for real people
Original Post: Just a week ago, I drove down to South Carolina to spend a few days helping my Mum… Read More >
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It’s time to face the facts!
I don't know about you all, but I've had enough with receiving emails with subject lines of "this one will… Read More >
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Is your business client friendly?
There was a teleseminar I was interested in attending last week (promoted in a colleague's e-newsletter) and so I dutifully… Read More >
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7 Tips for Writing Great Articles for Your Ezines and Blog Posts
Do you find yourself needing to write more and more? Here are 7quick tips to get you writing effective articles: Read More >
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7 Ways to Get More Ezine Subscribers
If you read my post from yesterday about "How many ezine subscribers do you really have", chances are good you're… Read More >
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Last day of #30DayBlog Challenge
CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who joined — whether you completed the Challenge (blogging at least 30 times in the 30 days,… Read More >
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Now THIS is an “iron cage”
I wrote a post late yesterday about the difference in providing a service versus an experience. And something that happened… Read More >
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5 Things Which Make the Difference Between a Hobby and a Business
I'd like you to take a step back, look at your business as an outsider would and ask the question… Read More >
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Do you provide a service or an experience?
You ordered a glass of wine and two bottles of water. The bill came to US $40 Are you shocked?… Read More >
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How many ezine subs do you REALLY have?
I received a call from a very well-known information marketer recently asking if I'd be interested in being a featured… Read More >
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3 Biggest Pricing Mistakes Made By “Time for Money” Biz Owners
I was recently on a forum where several "time for money" service professionals and business owners were discussing their "rates".… Read More >
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Instantly Boost Your Creativity — AND Your Happiness
It wasn't long ago when a friend asked me what I was tolerating in my life. Tolerating? Me? I have… Read More >
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Forget the funnel! I need clients NOW!
I received an email from a struggling business owner the other day. She's good at what she does, but is… Read More >
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Are you missing these 3 opportunities when listening to teleseminars?
I've been involved in thousands of teleseminars over the years — whether as a host, guest or listener. And while… Read More >
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7 Tips for Working Successfully from Home
Remember the commercial of the woman in a business suit top, pajama bottoms and bunny slippers while on a conference… Read More >
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Why you’re missing the boat with audio and video
The *gurus* tell you to post audio and video on your sites, in your social media posts and in your… Read More >
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Unexpected Observations from 30-Day Blogging Challenge
My goal in creating this 30 Day Blogging Challenge was to inspire you, and me, to blog more frequently — if… Read More >