How to market books, build a platform and get our work in front of potential buyers is always an ongoing….journey for any author. The list of marketing ideas that can lead to book sales is a long one, but leveraging social media is still somewhere towards the TOP of the list. Some channels are more… Read More Instagram 101 for Children’s Book Authors
I remember in the early days of my VA career spending a lot of time fussing. Fussing about one particular client that was starting to wear thin on me. The client AND the work were starting to wear thin on me. But here’s the rub, this client (as prickly as they may be) is also… Read More Cultivating Clients that don’t Suck your Soul
Biz Accelerating Mompreneur Tips: Last night I was watching re-runs of Shark Tank (LOVE that show) and the young couple that owns Grace & Lace was on there talking about how they grew their business to a 1.2+ million dollar biz (before the Sharks go involved). They also admitted that they had never spent a… Read More 4 No B.S. Biz Accelerating Mompreneur Tips
Lately, I have had a serious bout of Cleaning-itis. Usually I lie down until the feeling passes, but this is a serious case of it. Cleaning-itis is what comes over me when I am in the mood to clean, purge, dejunk and decrapify my house and life. I know, right? It’s kinda like the need… Read More 16 Things to Keep in Mind for the Upcoming New Year
How to Make a STEADY Income as a WAHM (Part TWO) Last week I shared the story of a dear friend of mine (who is also a freelance writer) who had revealed to me she had just her main client; the one that was the source of the majority of her income. The loss was… Read More How to Make a STEADY Income as a WAHM (Part TWO)
If it seems like I doing a lot of pontificating (I’ve always wanted to use that word) about the coming New Year, well…I AM. I think I am more determined, focused and stronger than ev-A and I want to kick bootie and take names in 2017. I’ve spent quite a bit of time lately… Read More My Roadmap To Epic 2017
IT’S TIME! For all of my Leonie Dawson loving besties, the 2017 Workbooks are ready to order! Grab 2017 by the short hairs and purchase your goal/biz/life planning books ASAP because supplies are limited. If I was to name one thing that has made a huge impact for me over the last two years,… Read More The Crazy-popular Create Your Shining Year planners + goal workbooks are BACK
I have always, always, always wanted to write for the Huffington Post. Who wouldn’t?! HuffPo is like the Time Magazine of the online world. The desire to be a HuffPo Contributor has lingered on my Bucket List for many years and I am now proud to say…I made it! I am now published on the… Read More My very first Huffington Post Article! Forget Setting Goals: Focus on Your End Game
Imagine having the freedom pursue whatever your dreams might be, and having the freedom and courage to do so. Imagine feeling the empowering rush that one gets when they make a decision that changes their life’s course (for the better) forever. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? But for many of us, it also sounds unattainable. The… Read More Taking Leaps of Faith
Creating abundance isn’t always done with savvy business decisions, wise investments and betting on the right horse at the track. While those things can be part of making financial gains because they show belief in the act of attempting to get more money, it’s not necessary for you to have money to begin creating abundance.… Read More Creating Abundance In Your Life
I love my mom. She’s folksy and country-fried and, as a retired person in her late 70’s, can barely send a text or use Facebook. But I love her. Her sage wisdom has carried me far in life. Little childhood gems like “Sit up straight, listen when you’re being spoken to and respect your elders.” or my absolute… Read More Advice from Mom: What Savvy Biz Owners Have Learned About Success
Ahhh September. Summer is waning and autumn is starting to peek around the corner. I love this time of year for many reasons and yes, one of them is that the kids are finally back in school. (insert Happy Dance here) Now that the house is quiet again, and I can actually form an uninterrupted thought,… Read More Reflect and Reset- Creating a “Think Week” like Bill Gates