If you’re a business owner, whether you’ve got one employee or one hundred, you’ve got to treat your business like a legitimate business. Before you can do that, you have to know whether or not you’re running a real business or a hobby. Most entrepreneurs face this question at some point. When Inc. asked me to share my insights on how to turn a hobby into a business, I was happy to share my perspective.
Read MoreIn the fall of 2019, I wrote a book in a week. For a few years, I’d been sitting on a story that was just waiting to be told, and it became clear in the fall of 2019 that the time had come. Instead of freezing up because I had no idea how the hell to… write a book, format a book, publish a book, market a book, (you get the idea); I used my foolproof system to figuring out the un-figureoutable, the same system I’d used time and time again in my business.
Read MoreRaise your hand if you’re basically a professional email writer…
I mean seriously, there have been times in my business where I thought, “If I can ever finish writing emails, maybe I can do some of my actual work.”
Whether it’s the dreaded inbox, squealing children, or inefficient workflow, you’re probably not being as efficient as you could be with your time… and it’s your most sacred resource!
Read MoreYou know I love representing my home state of Arkansas!
That’s why I’m so excited to share that I’ve been featured in The Ladders 50 Pieces of Career Advice from Every State!
When thinking through what I wanted to share with The Ladders as my best career advice— the one piece of advice that would not just represent me, but the whole state of Arkansas— I knew what I had to share!
Read MoreHave you ever thought this...
"I think I would love to do _______, but I just don't know if I'd be good at it. It seems like a risk!
or...
Read MoreIt’s our last business spotlight, and I can’t wait to share Meghan’s story with you! If you’ve missed any of my previous business spotlights, make sure to check out the first blog post in this series!
Now, let’s meet Meghan!
Meghan loved her job as a corporate accountant. When she got pregnant with her daughter, however, she decided she wanted to stay home with her while she was little. Meghan knew she needed something besides momming to work on while she stayed home, and decided to invest in herself.
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I teach fellow wedding professionals the exact systems, sales processes, tools, scripts, and templates I used to make a (six figure) living designing flowers and planning weddings, all while raising my three kids. Because what's the point of owning your own business if you can't live your dream life?
I've been named a top wedding planner by Southern Living magazine, and have my wedding and floral work featured in PEOPLE magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Once Wed, and more.
And my signature straight-shooting business insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider.
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