Relationships. Health. Stress. Goals. Business.  All of these things are effected when we have bad personal financial habits at home.   Today, we talk about the emotional and mental effects of debt at home and how it can effect these part of our lives.   We discuss road maps, outcomes and what it means to use debt responsibly in your personal life to aid in harmony in the other areas of your life.   Everyone has debt.  But, its how we use it that makes all the difference.  Are you a...

One thing I've learned over the years, being a business owner, is I'm the most overwhelmed when I feel like I'm spinning in all different directions.   Life is so busy, and we can't possibly feel "on top of things" if we have no structure in our day or our week.   I've created a system of time blocking that makes complete sense for a busy mom, wife and business owner.  I help you create boxes, talk about which to use first and why, and then I EVEN help you find time to bring back time for...

Its so easy these days to feel unmotivated and bogged down with the heaviness going on in the world.  We just want to hibernate.  Life, business, family, friends, work, all of it, its too much to get through sometimes.   We still have plans and dreams and wishes, but they become distant pipe dreams that we know we won't ever accomplish.  But, what if we could?   Sometimes, we take big goals and dreams and think about tackling them, but that's when it becomes heavy on our minds and we...

Life is crazy!  Life, kids, business, you time, relationships, all of it.  It can be stressful and hard to find time to fit good quality time in.  Today, I talk about how you can create priority with your time and not over extend yourself or your relationships in the process.  Life moves quickly and it can sneak up and create a lot of stress and unwanted overwhelm if we aren't careful.  Join me today, on a journey of rediscovery! I'll see you inside... Don't forget, you can be part of my...

As business owners we forget that we wear a lot of hats.  We don't want to all of the time, but its imperative that we do!  We need to know a little bit about every single avenue of our businesses and oftentimes we get in a routine of doing the bare minimum.   I talk today about the differences in thinking like an employee versus thinking like a CEO and how you can change your mindset.  We talk about going above and beyond.  Spending a few more hours in your business, rather than "clocking...

I hear from women (especially) all of the time about their support system being very negative.  Whether its their spouse, or friends, or parents or whoever.  Its a REAL, painful thing.  We want everyone to see our vision and offer up hands of support and belief.  But...the reality is, some just can see the big picture like we do.  Maybe they have seen such loss, or failure, or are unhappy THEMSELVES and just can't see past your success or your dreams.  They are focused on their...

Sometimes life can get crazy.  We feel all jumbled inside and aren't sure where to turn or what to start next.  So we don't.  We freeze and quit taking action.  We feel like we are all over the place, I even joke that I have "ADD brain today".   I've been doing a lot of research into ADHA VS Multi-passionate people, as I've always thought of it negatively and I wondered ways that I could overcome this and "fix" myself and help others.  But...when researching, I found that I was a bit...

I've been talking so much about the hold that social media has on us as business owners.  Network marketers especially, are led to believe that they can ONLY thrive and survive on social media.  But...I've come to realize I can run these platforms on my laptop, AS A TOOL.  I don't need to have them on my phone 24/7 controlling my life and crossing my boundaries.   But what about my businesses, you say??  I know, I'm anxious to see what happens there too.  Will they crumble?  Will my...

I've been trying to get my business off of social media for a while now.  I've been exploring a lot of techniques outside of social media that make sense and I can still do while maintaining my freedom and home based business.  Listen, I'm a work-from-home-mom too!  I want to build my own schedule and pay myself.  So, I try to work as hard as I can at getting my brand and my name out in front of my target audience.  Its been a work in progress.   I discovered that having a website isn't...

Business is hard and can be very frustrating.  If you don't have joy in your business, or build your business based on passion, its hard to get back into the growth mindset. We settle for failure and that's never good.  Today, I talk about the 4 main fundamentals that business should be built on...however, I add my own spin, with a 5th that I coach all of my clients to LEAD with, when they consider their business plan.  Passion keeps you going, when nothing else is working!   Come be part...

I think its great that there are so many new entrepreneurs in the world today.  That means we are continually thinking and growing.  Have you considered starting a business?  Do you have a business and aren't seeing the success that you would like?  That's okay, lets re-hash some of the things that REALLY make businesses successful.  Sometimes, going back to the basics and simplifying them makes all the difference in the direction that your marketing heads or your target audience...

Covid 19 and its aftermath have been so hard.  Its heavy stuff we deal with everyday at home, at school, at work, in our own heads.  But, what about those of us who are business owners?  How are you handling this?  Hanging in there?  Need help?  Excited about the changes?   Today, I want to talk about a few things that I have found help with my mindset and ACTUALLY...growth in my businesses.  I hate calling these tips, but rather ideas that might help you turn over a negative mindset and...

YES!!  You do see a new title and Art on this podcast.  Same podcast, just some small changes.  Our description and what we are going to do here has also changed!   Why?   Well...we are going to talk about it at length today.  Simply put.  SEO and keywords.   Your audience...you know...the people that you are trying to talk to.  The ones you can actually help.  The ones who are going through what you've already been through.  You need to target them, using keywords.   I've become very...

Do you ever feel like your brain is on overload?   Do you just feel like you have too many ideas, and too many people to message, and too many things to post, and too many things to sift through?   I did.  Every. Single. Day.   The power that overwhelm has on a business owner is so real.  It just makes us want to give up and quit our dreams.   But...what if there was a way to organize our thoughts and our tasks and our to-do list so that we spent minimal hours on it, everyday, and it...

Fresh Pineapple is AMAZING!  I've always loved it, for as long as I can remember...but, I always thought the effort I had to put forth to cut it fresh maybe wasn't worth it, so I went for the canned option.  But....I just didn't KNOW how easy it was to cut a fresh pineapple.  I assumed it would be difficult and not worth it.  I opted to take the short cut...and I was NEVER as satisfied.   Our relationship to God can be very similar.  We can assume that we know the old stories.  We can...

Looking real and organic in conversations is sometimes difficult, especially on line. So many times, we don't want to put our lives and our "hot mess" on Facebook, but did you know that actually helps you look relatable?  People want to know that you are like them and being open and honest can be the bridge between looking fake and being someone they can relate to.  Keep it up, sister! Today, I chat about a few of my favorite tips to looking like someone that your prospect can relate to. ...

Imposter syndrome, doubt, negative self worth.   Yuck!  Ewww.   Those are all super scary terms that we use to label our own worth.  Why? Doing new things is hard enough, right?  Its takes super human strength just to muster up the courage to approach a prospect or launch a new service or to leave our comfort zones...let alone actually believe that we are good enough at something to achieve success with it.   Come with me today, on a journey of self appreciate and worthiness.  We talk...

Today's episode is for EVERY kind of business owner.  You may think to yourself "I've been there, done that!" But, do you ever just go back to the basics?  Today, we are going to dissect 5 things that you can consistently do to keep your business moving in the right track.  I know that once in a while, my business get slow, or doesn't feel very positive.  So, I always retrace my steps, go back to the basics and start from scratch.  I can't tell you how helpful these have been in my...

Wow!  Today's episode is fun, believe it or not!   Mindset is tough.  As people in general, we talk badly to ourselves.  We are our own worst critics most days.  But....as business owners, it gets so much worse.  We aren't worthy.  We aren't good enough.  We aren't smart enough.  We don't have time.  We don't want to do it alone.  Today though, we are going to talk about 5 things that strong mindset do!  Then...we go over ways to help YOU develop skills in these areas.   You don't want to...

Today's podcast is all about Social Media and how to interact and look real and engaging at the same time.  We are all on Social media for different reasons, but as business builders, we have to be very mindful of our place and how to atract the right prospects to us.   We are going to discuss 3 ways that might encourage others to take a look at your business, without you even trying!!  YES!  Without even knowing what you're really doing!   Online marketing is a monster and in order to...

You've heard the saying, "Your Why should make you cry." Right??  Today, I'm going to talk about why I believe that statement is over-rated and pushing you in the wrong direction.  We are going to dig into a few things to do or say instead, to move your busines in the right direction and move ahead, rather than dwelling on mistakes and misfortunes in the past!   Quick!!  My coaching sessions are filling up.  Business owners just like you are seeling the value of getting advise from someone...

How do you know when you're ready to follow your dream and start your own business? At what point is it time to leave the safety of what you know to jump off into a new venture? I'm often asked two questions: "Mark, how do I start my own business?" (which is a podcast all its own) and "Mark, how do I know when it's time to leave my job and start my own business full-time?" These are both great questions. Please note that there are important things to consider before you jump. In this podcast,...

What is leverage and how does it affect your business? Simply stated, leverage is using something and/or someone to maximize your advantage. It is a way to exert minimum effort to achieve maximum results. A smart business owner will utilize the talents and efforts of others who have expertise in areas that they don't. When you leverage other resources, you not only benefit from the experience of other people's trials and errors, but you avoid the time and expense of start up costs. The idea...

If you want to stand heads above the crowd in your industry, you must have a strong value proposition. Your competitors have one. Ask yourself: What do I bring to the market that is unique? What do I do that is special and adds value to my product or service? How does it help my customer? Sit down with pen and paper and determine those values. Even better, utilize a large whiteboard to write out your ideas or go online and download a free mind mapping tool. In this episode, I share my...

Do you ever find yourself distracted or knocked off course from your goals? When life gets busy, it's easy to get diverted from my true North. How do I get myself back on track when I start to lose focus or direction? In this podcast, I discuss 6 tools that steer me back to my chosen course. If you have five minutes and a desire to make an impact on your world, you will benefit from these tools. I am committed to them and they map my course. I hope you enjoy this podcast and encourage you to...