#249 Uncoupling but still living together Nov 05, 2021

 I've always hated the word "uncouple". It's a term that we use in the tax world to let our software know that married and common law couples who had previously filed together would no longer...

Continue Reading...
#248 Do you want to write a book? Aug 27, 2021

Everyone has a book in them. 

All of those amazing ideas running through your mind, there's a book in there.

How you managed to get yourself out of trouble, there's a "how to" book in there.

...

Continue Reading...
#247 Confidence & Crouching Tiger Aug 24, 2021

If you are holding yourself back from trying new things until you gain the confidence, keep reading.

I walked to the podium ready to give a five minute speech in front of a group of people for the...

Continue Reading...
#246 Writing Effective Sales Copy Jul 10, 2021

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Your client is poised to purchase - meaning that they have the problem that fits the solution you provide. Many people out there are vague and...

Continue Reading...
#245 Understanding First Generation Success Jul 10, 2021
A couple reached out to me a while back and asked if I would come and have a chat with the family. They were willing to pay me but when they told me that they wanted to know more about "first...
Continue Reading...
#244 The journey transforms the traveler! Jun 05, 2021
I had a wonky sleep last night - this morning I was jolted awake in the middle of an unfinished dream. There was nothing warm and fuzzy about this dream. Instead, it left me feeling anxious. Dreams...
Continue Reading...
#243 Unpacking The Pre-requisites to Building a Successful Business May 29, 2021

Caveat: No one has been thrown under the bus in the telling of this story. Harry is a fictional representation of a typical client.

Harry came to me for one reason and one reason only - he was...

Continue Reading...
#242 A supportive community can mitigate the risk associated with adversity. May 27, 2021

The science tells us that our community of support will protect us from the psychological risk associated with adversity. We have experienced adversity this year. Many of us have experienced...

Continue Reading...
#241 Plan Your Best Quarter May 19, 2021

It's a good practice to look at your business at the end of every quarter. Even if you have a comprehensive business plan, it is still beneficial to take a good look at least every quarter.

I use a...

Continue Reading...
#240 Do you know the gatekeeper of opportunity? Are you in their good books? May 14, 2021

Photo by Masaaki Komori on Unsplash

Work hard and you'll get ahead. I won't waste time debunking that myth. I know many people who work their butts off who don't get ahead.

Work smarter, not harder...

Continue Reading...