Recently I have had several clients developing software applications and mobile apps. I’ve been in the software industry and software implementation in one form or another for over 2 decades so I’ve seen a lot of different models for development and product roll-out. The software I see and use seems to have a very different […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
Use Your Passion & Purpose to Create More Business
Without desire there is no motivation to make something happen that we actually want to happen. We can certainly create a mess in our lives by doing things without intent. For example, look at the social rates of teen pregnancy, debt, obesity, addiction, etc. These happen because of a lack of passion, purpose and desire, […]
3 – 2 – 1 – September! No More Compromises
“No More Compromises!” This is what my client said to me this morning. I kicked her butt in gear and she now refuses to compromise on her value, her time, or any other part of her life. She is a powerful leader/celebrity and she’s now leaning in to her purpose. We can be seen as […]
Mistakes that Cost – How To Move On
Tech expert, yes, but infallible – NO. Just because I know how tech works and I know hundreds of proprietary software does not mean I cannot make ‘rookie’ mistakes. Today I decided I would reach out to some of my LinkedIn connections to offer my support. I used the messaging function in LinkedIn after looking […]
Overcoming the Fear of Growth
“Every significant accomplishment begins with one person stepping up and committing to making a difference” ~ John C. Maxwell. There is a fear around spending more money, committing more time, giving up freedoms, or increasing time away from family and friends that stops so many business owners from doing what needs to get done to […]
You Can’t Grow Because You Can’t Afford To Grow
You Can’t grow because you can’t afford to grow and you have to grow to create the money, hire the people, and do the bigger things so you can afford to grow. It’s a classic circular stall. Your Transition Point What does a transition point look like? How do I know what to plan for? […]
Failing vs Traditional Education… What is the Fastest Path to Success
Like parenting, running a business does not come with a handbook or guide. There are plenty of experts with plenty of insights, stories, and advice to share, but like kids, every business is different and requires a unique and customizead strategy. Many business owners will start a business thinking that having the knowledge of their […]
Tech-Talk Part 3 – More of What You Need to Know – Communication Software
If ‘sell’ is a four-letter word to you then having communications that make it more comfortable for you to invite and offer value will make a difference to your bottom-line. You need to have a way to identify who you are speaking to and you must be able to connect efficiently with groups of people. […]
Tech-Talk Part 2 – More of What You Need to Know – Shopping Carts
In part two of this three-part series I wanted to talk to you about Shopping Carts. Being able to sell to your clients in a way they want to purchase is a great strategy for your business. Selling online is a challenge for some, and it shouldn’t be. There are lots of options, including an […]
Meet Your Clients Where They Are
Recently I went on a road trip with my husband to interview a Magic The Gathering store owner in Orangeville. I was just along for the ride with no real interest in the main reason for the journey, which was to create a blog post about the local store owner and support his business. This article would […]