When was the last time you looked at your business with curiosity? Have you ever looked or thought about your business with child-like curiosity? Toddlers and children have a way of looking at things with curiosity that many adults have lost. How many times a day do you ask “why”? Why are we doing this?…
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we sometimes forget to take the time to play, have fun and enjoy the life we’ve created for ourselves. Since most of us travel for our business, one great way to easily add in some fun time is to take a day, or more, to have some fun in the…
We had real snow in Atlanta last week (Friday). I say real snow because it was more than just a dusting – we got about 3 inches. That’s a lot of Atlanta. It wasn’t like the Ohio snows I grew up with (thank goodness), but it brought out the excited little girl in me. And,…
A couple months ago I attended an event at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida. It wasn’t the amazing customer service experience I had anticipated, but that’s for another time. The first day at the event as I chose my spot at the table I wanted to sit at, there were the usual things on…
The holiday season is upon us, and for those of us running businesses, it’s an exciting time. Whether you’re just getting started or have been in the game for years, the holidays offer a unique opportunity to connect with customers, boost sales, and grow your brand. The holidays can be hectic. Between running your business,…
I don’t think coaching is all about holding space and asking questions as somebody said the other day… not at all! As a matter of fact, I’d go so far as to say that is a bit off the wall. I can’t imagine Tiger’s Wood’s putting coach, Serena Williams former tennis coach, Steph Curry’s shooting…
It’s so important that you know some basic numbers in your business. Even if you’re not a numbers person and you don’t like numbers, it’s important you look at certain numbers in your business. How do you know when and where to invest more of your marketing dollars if you don’t know your ROI (Return…
Lately I’ve been reminded several times that it’s always better to do what you can to stay healthy, to eat right and exercise, rather than need doctors (it’s not me or my health… I’m fine, don’t worry). And as I was thinking about that and committing to making some more positive changes and additions to…
It’s harvest season in farm country – we call it “picking”. The picture is of a field across from my sister’s house in Ohio where they’re picking corn. The red thing in the field (below the arrow) is a combine (not like the one the NFL rookies go to… lol) farmer’s use to harvest the…
Optimization… … the process of continually evaluating and making your business better. Optimization involves improving various aspects of your business, including operations, processes, and strategies to achieve better outcomes, reduce costs, increase productivity, and ultimately drive growth and improvement. Optimization is an ongoing process that happens during and after every campaign and promotion. Looking for…
