There are very few things in this world I hate: Chestnuts. Undertipping. Clogged toilets. The television show Small Wonder. Oh, and one more thing: when
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The Quickie Myth
There are just some things you can’t do “real quick”:Trim your bangsGrow tomatoesRetile a bathroomGo to IKEARaise kidsRoast a turkeyKnit a sweaterBuild a profitable &
Why Black Friday Is Bad For Business…
There are very few things in this world I hate: Chestnuts. Undertipping. Clogged toilets. The television show Small Wonder. Oh, and one more thing: when
Illusion. It’s bad for business.
The big news of the week is that the founder of an alternative investment company, FTX, and his girlfriend have allegedly made off with billions
Share this with someone in their 20s…
My kids are early in their careers. It’s cool to see them find their path. That's because for a huge portion of their childhood, I
Don’t @everyone @anyone…
The other day, I got a notification on Facebook from a big-name someone who runs a group: they tagged me on a post. I got
You’re being irrational
Here’s the backstory: I was at the mall and as I was walking through the fancy clothing section at Nordstrom, I saw a dress that
It Doesn’t Get Eddie Vedder Than This
Here’s the backstory: I was at the mall and as I was walking through the fancy clothing section at Nordstrom, I saw a dress that
Those 67 %$&@!* Steps
Here’s the backstory: I was at the mall and as I was walking through the fancy clothing section at Nordstrom, I saw a dress that
That time I got stuck in a dress in the Nordstrom dressing room…
Here’s the backstory: I was at the mall and as I was walking through the fancy clothing section at Nordstrom, I saw a dress that
And here she goes…
I started to take my kids on "big city trips" when they were 10. They could pick any big city in the country and I
Things I would never dream of doing…
We've been tricked. Crap. I hate when that happens. When you believe so firmly about one thing and then find out that it wasn't true.
We’ve been tricked
We've been tricked.Crap. I hate when that happens. When you believe so firmly about one thing and then find out that it wasn't true. An
Purpose…it’s not just for dinner
We've been tricked. Crap. I hate when that happens. When you believe so firmly about one thing and then find out that it wasn't true.
Info Before Inspo…Always Always Always
A few weeks ago, I was in Ohio visiting my family.My brother belongs to the swankest country club in the city (like with a PGA
PB&J
What if I told you that marketing your business is a lot like making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Before you ask, “Are you
What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Their Marketing
Today, I’m going straight for the marketing jugular on this one and tackle what most entrepreneurs get wrong about marketing.You’ll just have to wait for
Branding Is Like Training A Puppy
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
Why “I Don’t Have Time” is Pointless…and Painful
Last weekend at a retreat for entrepreneurs in Denver, I was talking to an entrepreneur about...drumroll please...marketing. And she said, "Marketing is hard work. Like
Marketing Is a Lot Like Gardening
Marketing is a lot like gardening I learn a lot about life in my garden. Today my garden reminded me of a good marketing lesson.
Do You Have Dead People Goals?
Last weekend at a retreat for entrepreneurs in Denver, I was talking to an entrepreneur about...drumroll please...marketing.And she said, "Marketing is hard work. Like harder
This Word Makes Me Cringe
There's a word that makes me cringe. And it's not "moist." Or "nougat." Or "toejam."It's a word that for some reason has become synonymous with entrepreneurialism.And
Think You’re Behind?
Two summers ago, I broke my knee on a hike with my daughter near Red Rocks about a mile into the trail. After we realized
PSA For All Small Biz Owners! Do Your Own Your Own Stuff?
She had a big but
A backstory: A few years back at an Oprah Soul Sessions event in LA, I met an entrepreneur - a teacher who taught herself how to
Am I Weak or Stupid or Less-than for Doing This?
Our shower started majorly leaking the other day. If you could only see how hapless my husband and I are in any sort of extreme house
You Did Not Just Call Millie The B-word, Did You?
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
I brushed my teeth with Aquaphor
Last week, I was in Ohio visiting my parents and I stayed at my sister Bridget's house.I had a really early flight, so it was
How I’ve Avoided Making Sales Calls for 8 Years
Sales. Ugh. Just the thought alone is enough to make most new entrepreneurs want to heave.I remember feeling very queasy when I was about five months
Why You’re Not an Overnight Success
I swear if I hear about one more overnight success story I'm just going to get up from wherever I am, go outside, and scream.I'm
One of these costs $6, the other $115. Which one had the better story?
One of these cost $6, the other $115. Which one had the better story?Why do branders love stories so much? Because they lead to the one
What I Learned from the Cul-de-Sac Kid
My office at home overlooks a cul de sac across the street. There are a lot of kids in my neighborhood, especially in the cul
You Think You’re Having a Rough Day?
A few summers ago, my husband and I went to the Ogden Theater in Denver to catch a show. Kurt Vile to be exact. The
If you’re brainstorming for solutions, stop!
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
The riches are in the niches!
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
3 Questions That Change Businesses
Believe me, I'm all about having a bias for action. But I'm even more of a fan of having a bias for intention before taking
Why the easy path is a good thing
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
What if They Hate It?
Because marketing is so damn public, it's easy to run a very fine line between balancing our authenticity (this is the real me!) and seeking
The three questions that will change your marketing…
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
This is Me in First Grade
This is me in first grade. Circa 1971, full-tilt Waukesha Wisconsin. Picture day was always a big day for me because I wore a patch
Dis the discounts!
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
Where are you Herschel-ing in Your Biz?
Herschel puked on the dining room rug this morning.He's my little dog who suffers from a somewhat punky stomach and a condition called shaky white
Are You Trying to Go Forward with Your Rearview Mirror?
You would never drive a car using your rearview mirror as your point of reference...unless you are going backward, of course. (And we both know
5 Things I’ve learned from 100 Facebook Lives
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
5 Things I’ve learned from 100 Facebook Lives
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
Wondering where in the world to even start? Right here…
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
Wondering where in the world to even start? Right here!
Wondering where in the world to to even start? Right here.... Let's start at the very beginning....A very good place to start.When you read you
What marketing mistakes am I making that I don’t know I’m making…
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
What marketing mistakes am I making that I don’t know I’m making?
My son just got a new puppy - George. And it reminded me of the reward and sometimes unexpected sh*t that comes with starting a
The Best Kind of Optimism
I remember thinking it would be easy. After all, I saw my parents driving their cars my whole life. Could there be anything more straightforward? You
Is it Intuition or a Warning?
A few months ago, I was debating whether or not I should invest in a pretty pricey coaching program. And there was the part of me
Does Marketing Make You Cry?
Crying and marketing. Sometimes those two things go hand in hand. I have been on many, a call with clients who are so overwhelmed with
In 1971, my mom did this one really radical thing…
Today when I woke up, I felt different. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but after I meditated, I realized that I felt hopeful.Because