Okay… so….When does advocating for yourself and your idea of value, cross the line into negativity and criticism? REALLY… I’m asking.. For me… I believe in being authentic and a self-advocate but, is it naive to think doing so won’t step on toes? Sometimes, I’m learning, the dialogue between two people may be interpreted totally […]
Self-Doubt, from Childhood to Adulthood with Reea Rodney_BTBTV
I’ve been coaching about it for years and Reea comes along and makes a case for living your value, loving yourself enough to be yourself and leading with intention and purpose. Listen as she shares her experience with empowering children to find their confidence and overcome self-doubt. The parallels between adult self-doubt and the self-doubt […]
3 Thoughts that Help Me Overcome Self-Doubt
The KEY to overcoming self-doubt is to have faith in yourself and your value. The key to having faith in yourself and your value is to know yourself intimately and have confidence in what you know. In doing so, you create a foundation to which you can always return in times of self-doubt. Believe me […]
3 Tips to Master Brand Preparation
We agonize over some of the simplest things in our business… why do you think that is? We have incredible fear of failure and if I may be so blunt…there is often EXTREME GUILT! To address some of these issues, I’m offering some of my tips to master brand preparation. “Victory is the the child […]
How to Persevere and Build and Authentic Brand_BTBTV
In this episode of Be the Brand TV, today you’ll learn The P.E.A.R.L.S of Perseverance. There are lessons waiting for us in every experience. I know my own experiences make me uniquely qualified to share these P.E.A.R.L.S with you and I have the professional and personal results know they’ll help you persevere as you continue […]
How to Go from Startup to Expert in Your Niche
I’ve coached many small business owners and they all wanted to become and expert in their industry. The truth is, there are no shortcuts. There is no magic wand to wave that gets you there faster. In this episode of Be the Brand TV, I’m giving away some of my secrets to going from startup […]
3 Key Areas of Business Where Intentions Matter_BTBTV
In today’s episode, I’m tackling 3 of the most important areas in your business to focus your intentions. At the end of this video you’ll know exactly where to concentrate your efforts to lead with intention and purpose, but that’s not all. I’ve got a gift for you. I’m sharing a Cheat Sheet with you […]
Managing your ROI Expectations
What’s the big deal? You’re a talented entrepreneur with tons to offer, quality content, and a desire to lead your industry. I’ll tell you the BIG DEAL… it’s that no one knows who you are. You’re fresh out of the gate with aspirations of being on the leader board and potentially, unrealistic expectations. You believe […]
2 Unspoken Rules for Finding Your Change
2017 was a season of learning for me. I learned how to engage better and more effectively, I learned how to interview guests for a blog post and magazine article, I the learned true value of google analytics, and I learned (or was reintroduced to the idea) that change is necessary. During a conversation with […]
3 Tips to Setting Your Business Up Right To Work With Vendors
You’ve heard the expression, “The customer’s always right”, right? Are they though? In this blog post I’d like you to look at the opposite side of that coin and ask yourself this question: “As a brand, are you a customer who’s worthy of this advantage?” I’m a service provider and I’ve worked with my share […]
Strategic Marketing, Networking, and the Power of the Follow Up
Success is purposeful. It’s intentional and doesn’t come easily for most, that’s why I’m writing this blog post. When it comes to building relationships, growing a network, and driving sales being intentional is one of, if not THE most important activity you can do for your business. Being intentional means setting goals, being strategic, and following […]
Get It “Write” and Publish with Purpose
I was having a friendly conversation with a colleague recently and we were discussing the art of marketing and self promotion. What often happens with this particular colleague is we, (a.) tend to be accountability partners for each other and talk about how we can do better (b.) help with suggestions and ways to assist […]