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The 3 Principles for Increased Productivity

Heading into the New Year, entrepreneurs often reflect on ways they can get reenergized, refocused and raring to grow. That is, until chaos strikes after just a few short weeks in. Today, I share the three areas for you to really resolve to increase productivity once and for all. Time to get your goals on […]

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Carving Out Time for an Annual Review

We all know there’s nothing better than enjoying the holidays with family and loved ones—especially to recharge and regroup. But small business owners also need some direction and clarity to feel confident and focused heading into the New Year. Since entrepreneurs deserve a break more than anyone, I’m sharing my solution for harnessing the holidays […]

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Who are You Thankful for in Your Business?

Gratitude and grace are invaluable characteristics of successful small business owners. Yet, even as focused entrepreneurs, we sometimes miss those golden opportunities to appreciate and acknowledge our constant crusaders. That’s why today’s video is for you and your unsung hero—the special supporter that impacted your small business in a huge way. So, pull up a […]

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Time to Review: Are You Overpaying Employees?

Entrepreneurs know a thing or two about investments. Pouring time, money, and resources into your small business usually equates to value, right? Yet what about your employees? Are you reviewing their return on investment? Join me for a quick 60 seconds as I show you a focused method for finding the return you get from […]

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Empower Employees

Increasing the volume of your small business can feel a little like opening the floodgates to waves of chaos. Yet, when entrepreneurs become the regulator for all ideas and decisions, they build a bottleneck and keep business at bay. That’s why today’s video is all about creating a focused funnel for increasing business and keeping […]

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3-Steps, No Excuses: Content Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Content marketing can feel like a necessary evil for entrepreneurs everywhere. But attracting, increasing, and engaging your target audience doesn’t have to be daunting—it just has to be done right. Focus with me for a moment as I give you a 62-second lesson in the smartest way to increase traffic toward your small business. No […]

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The Finish Line: Define Your Work Week Hours

Entrepreneurs really know how to go the extra mile at work, putting in extra hours every chance they get. But this isn’t a sprint—it’s a marathon. You want to save your energy so you can find success in the long haul. Running on “E” stops now with my super swift guide to determine the right […]

The 1 Number Every Business Should Measure

Entrepreneurs have a tendency to lose focus–especially when it comes to the performance of their small business. Too much information can impair your vision, distracting you from what really matters. That’s why today’s short and sweet slice is focused on one thing: the one most valuable thing indicating your small business success. It’s probably not […]

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How to Train Employees to Create Common Sense

Small business owners have certain expectations for their employees—those things they assume their team will do. Some entrepreneurs call it common sense, but I call it chaotic. That’s why I’m sharing my small business secret to train your employees in a simple, focused way. Because common sense isn’t all that common, unless there’s a solid […]

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Stop Procrastinating with This Trick

As hardworking as entrepreneurs are, it’s not uncommon for the wrong kind of procrastination to sneak in here and there. But getting to the heart of the matter is often the cause—and solution—for putting off productivity. That’s why I go emo as we discuss how feelings affect procrastinating. And I’ll do it in less than 80 […]

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