8 Secrets to Success
Eight years brings lots of lessons learned as a business owner. It’s good to see what works and what doesn’t, because without testing the waters, you may miss an amazing opportunity. Being a small business owner comes with its risks and its rewards – the balance of those keeps it interesting. Although there are probably […]
2018 Word of the Year
Before holiday season arrives, it’s beneficial to strategize for the new year. Last year, I shared my word of the year with you and how it encapsulates my goals for the upcoming year serving as a reminder so I stay focused on those goals. CLARITY My word for 2017 has been clarity. From a business […]
Grit + WhiteSpace
Last week, Joyce shared her insights from the first day of the Global Leadership Summit. Now it’s my turn to talk about day two and my main takeaways. Grit As a team, we’ve been reading Grit by Angela Duckworth, so I was very excited to learn she’d be speaking. According to Duckworth, what she calls […]
5 Leadership Takeaways and a Bonus (or Two)
Sharing great takeaways after you attend a conference lets others get some of those valuable nuggets. That’s what I’m going to do for you right now. These are my key takeaways after day one of the 2017 Global Leadership Summit. 1. Personal Betterment Plan Create a betterment plan for the year to improve your own […]
Where have all the good candidates gone?
Hiring good people is one of the greatest challenges for a manager, and it is unfortunately, a skill that is underdeveloped. I often hear people complaining that “people don’t want to work anymore.” Finding and hiring the right people is not just about the candidate, it is more often a reflection of the manager and […]
3 Reasons Why Feedback Matters
Asking your customers/patients/clients for feedback is an important piece in understanding their thoughts on your products and/or services. You can informally gauge how they feel, but getting hardcore data is priceless, and here’s why … Reason #1 Make Your Customers Know They Are Important If you’re taking the time to get their feedback, your customers […]
Marketing Lingo 101
Joyce and I joke that my role at Juice could often accurately be described as “translator” – and I love it. I don’t speak a legitimate second language but like to think I’m an expert in Juice Lingo. Can we agree that counts as speaking say, 1.125 languages? 1.25 on a good day? Throughout my […]
Your Word of the Year
It’s time to strategize for 2017. The new year will be here before we know it, and although I recently talked about making your fourth quarter strong, it’s critical to start preparing for first quarter and the new year overall as well. Many know that for the past few years, I’ve had a word for […]
Fourth Quarter Marketing
Before you start focusing on 2017, take the time to plan for a powerful fourth quarter for this year. Stand Out Keep your marketing efforts active to have a strong finish to the year. If others want to fade away as we head into holiday season, there’s more time for you to stand out. It’s […]
The Ultimate Writing Guide
Make sure your writing helps people take in your message. One of the ways to accomplish that is with your writing style. A writing style is made up of many elements, but for now, let’s focus on one: consistency. For example, there’s a choice on how you show time in your copywriting: am/pm, a.m./p.m., or […]