Category: Mindset Mastery
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What Successful Business Owners Know
As a business coach, people always ask me: how can I be more like these successful, confident business owners I see out there? And this is what I tell them. Success is not one-size-fits-all. Successful entrepreneurs know that what works for other people might not work for them. They know that for every question, there…
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Words Matter (Especially in Marketing)
As a small business owner, it’s been important for me to pay attention to how I think and talk about my clients, and especially important for me to consider how I refer to my potential clients. This might be my background in journalism talking, but words absolutely matter, especially when it comes to marketing.
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Boundary Queen Behavior: Small Business Edition
I’ll be the first to say setting and holding healthy boundaries with my clients has been crucial for my well-being as an entrepreneur, and I think this holds true for any small business owner. Without boundaries, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and overworked, leading to burnout and—worst of all—resentment. That’s the last feeling I want…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Business
As a full-time business consultant and former commercial loan officer, I’ve seen businesses at every stage, from scrappy start-ups to companies going on 50+ years. What I’ve noticed is that it’s much easier to thrive in business if you set yourself up for success from the start. The saying, an ounce of prevention is worth…
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Access Your Intuition Easily With Stream-Of-Consciousness Writing
No matter what problem you’re trying to solve or decision you’re trying to make, stream-of-consciousness writing will help you tap into your intuition faster. If you’re a visionary, a dreamer, or an innovator, I invite you to try stream-of-consciousness writing as an alternative to meditation. I encourage you to use this technique to dig into…
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People-Pleasing is Normal
It’s normal to be a people-pleaser. We’re practically raised that way. Be nice. Be a good girl. Smile more. This is why, when you get to the point that you’re ready to take the next big step in your business, you come up against a lot of shitty feelings. Business growth can mean setting boundaries,…
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Let Go of All-Or-Nothing Thinking
The first job I ever had was at a local fast-food joint. It was pretty charming, as far as fast-food restaurants go. The whole building was decked out in a woodland theme, complete with log-cabin-style walls, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and—last but certainly not least—a life-size stuffed black bear near the counter. Before every shift,…