There is so much information coming at us, both online and offline. How do you keep track? AND yes I want to know what your secrets are. I spent a lot of years in information (or content) management. Keeping track of specific streams of information feels easy-peasy compared to all the information I feel I […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
What is Balance in Business?
I’ve heard people say, ‘it is important to have balance in your life.’ I’ve also heard some people say, ‘you have to learn how to create balance in your business.’ Recently I’ve heard, ‘there is no such thing as balance.’ Wow, so which is it? Is it important, do we need it, or does it […]
Making a Global Difference Doesn’t Have to Be Global
I believe that making a global difference is not about being global – It is about getting back to our roots. Darren Hardy, in his book ‘The Compound Effect‘ shows over and over how doing the small thing consistently creates a big result. All big accomplishments are the result of the accumulation of a bunch […]
Getting Your Pricing Right – 3 Key Points
Do you ever feel like you are either under or over charging for you are delivering? How about the feeling of not being completely sure what to deliver – is that an issue too? Getting your pricing right has a lot to do with what you deliver and the value it provides. This past weekend […]
Doing the Work is Your Obligation – More Fun, Focus, Passion, Sales, and Success
My friend Satya Kalra of Path to Anandam says, “Focus on work, not just on the fruits of work”. I didn’t get it originally. Of course I thought it was a logical statement but I didn’t truly import the context of what it meant to me. Doing what I love does not feel like work […]
Don’t Believe in Infomercials
An infomercial, aka elevator pitch, is a short way of introducing yourself and your business in a way that will generate interest and possibly create a lead towards a sale. You know, after 11 years of trying to create the perfect infomercial I have decided that I don’t believe there is a perfect infomercial. Saying […]
Creating a Successful 2015 – 3 Important Keys to Growth
Are you looking to create a more successful year in 2015? What are you planning on doing different? If you want something different to happen you must do something different and this is often the challenge of creating more. Different sometimes means ‘more of the same’, but often that is not possible. The challenge with […]
How To Make Less Risky – More Confident Decisions
If you have ever thought to yourself, “Hey, I’ve thought of that idea before. I could have been rich like that guy.” If you think you could have made money off an idea you had because you see someone else making money off of it, you are right. You can still likely make money off […]
Growth Through Osmosis
Osmosis is a scientific term referring to a process where atoms or compounds pass through a membrane from one body to another usually caused by a differentiation in concentration. REALLY! What the F… does this have to do with Business? We do what we do what we do… day in and day out. We will […]
What Does Running A Campaign and Marketing A Business Have In Common?
Business owners have something in common with politicians and that is the plan that must be in place to successfully market your business or self. Here are 5 comparisons. Politics Business 1. Brand The brand of a politician is how he or she is personally perceived by the voters. Do you want to look like […]