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Ways to Create Recurring Revenue For Your Business

Any business, whether services or goods, will benefit from predictable, recurring revenue. I am dipping back into the archives for this conversation with Carol Roth because the suggestions she shared are still relevant and might spark something for you.  Carol shared that you can think of almost anything “as a service.” You’ve probably heard of […]

That Problem of Getting Paid as a Consultant

I love the ping of PayPal in the morning! There is nothing better than waking up to money in your account. I was hoping that would happen this morning, but no such luck.  Last night I sent out a bunch of emails to clients who have used up their coaching packages, and knowing that we […]

How To Maintain Self-Discipline as an Entrepreneur 

Sometimes I have to write what I need to read. That is definitely the case with this post. My motivation is lagging, we’re having signs of spring, and I just don’t feel like working as much as I should.   In case you are struggling as well, here are a few ways you can maintain self-discipline […]

Just Build It For One Person First 

I have the absolute joy of talking with Mark J. Carter and Joe Martin at a monthly meetup I attend. I’d call it a networking group, but that would give you the wrong impression. This is a group of incredibly smart professionals with giant hearts. Martin and I got into a deep discussion one time […]

Lessons From Launching a Membership Community

Yesterday, we launched our new membership community, Sanctuary: A Respite From 2024, and it was glorious.  Membership communities were all the rage a few years ago. Creating a membership community is a way to leverage your time and content, but it also puts you on a timeline and a required content cadence. Depending on what […]

Creating Online Courses With Lorraine Minister

Making money while you sleep is wonderful if you can make it happen. If you are a coach, consultant, or thought leader, at some point you will be advised to create an online course. Just like writing a book, people can buy your course and engage with it on their own schedule. Online courses showcase […]

Let’s Stop Saying This in Enrollment Calls

If you’re a coach, at some point in your sales process you will have a “strategy session” or an “enrollment call” where you talk to a prospect about what working together would look like and how much it would cost.  This can be an awkward conversation for a new coach. They may need to work […]

Some Things To Consider When Buying an Existing Business

I had an interesting conversation with someone who was referred to me by a former client. This young man had been very successful in his career for the past decade with a track record of promotions. But something was causing him to consider other options because he didn’t want the job his manager’s supervisor had. […]

5 Effective Marketing Channels Small Businesses Should Focus On in 2024

The survival of every small business depends on the ability to identify as many customers as possible and communicate in a way that will convince customers to buy the product or service it sells.  That is part of the role of marketing, and many small businesses struggle with identifying effective marketing tactics. Some opt for […]

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Learn to Love Their Business Again

When you start your business, it might feel like you are having a mad and passionate love affair. You may find yourself thinking about what you are going to do, dreaming about the success you are going to have, and spending the money you’re going to make.  But at a certain point, as with every […]