Feeling joyous and generous today and wanted to share something I am especially proud of. This is a 6 week telecourse that I created with my dear friend Jen Blackert as the Info Product Angels. Yeah, we were playfully spoofing Charlie's ...
As a consultant, I find that much of my time spent in business is about drawing boundaries. If I set a project based price, which I typically do, I have to drive to the original project deliverables and protect against ...
This week I am focusing on entering a new niche in my marketing consulting. It's a high end business to business niche and I want to really know my customer. So, I am seeking out and enjoying luxury experiences. I have ...
Thought you'd all enjoy an interview I did recently with Adventures to Transformation coach Karen Hodges, at Synthesis Coaching. She asks me about my mid life transformation, the time right before I became a full time entrepreneur, and the process ...
Running your business in silos is a common symptom of larger corporations, but I've discovered recently that it is an attitude that runs rampant with entrepreneurs too. What being "siloed" means is that each functional group - marketing, engineering, sales, finance, ...
Many internet marketers, and often salespeople in general, use a heavy fear based method when trying to close sales. I've railed about it before, but that's not the purpose of this post. In fact, after reading "A Good Hard Kick" ...
Many entrepreneurs don't have a clue about how venture capitalists think - even me, who has likely poured over hundreds of books on business, start ups and entrepreneurship. I read a great book recently that really shoved opened my eyes ...
So... You're loving your followers on Twitter... You're building friends on your Facebook fan page... You're working your Linked In groups... You're visiting relevant niche focused influencers' blogs and commenting with keyword rich verbiage that links back to a specific page to continue the ...
I am happy to announce today that I will be launching a SmartWoman Store. It's in the design stage but I need YOUR help in designing i! Yesterday, I met with a business coach who recommended I open up the idea ...
Pro bono work is a great way to build your skills, increase your business visibility, and give back to your community. Donating your time and business acumen to a non-profit or a social business start-up can bring great satisfaction, great ...
Recently a friend of mine shared this really cute video called "Jessica's Daily Affirmation". It's an adorable young girl telling herself in the mirror that "My whole house is GREAT. I can do anything good!" With the popularity of the ...
I know it's a tough statement to suggest that bad Internet Marketers have anything in common with pedophile priests. I have friends who have experienced the ravages of pedophilia, who have had their trust broken, their bodies and minds ...
Recently, I launched a week long experiment to only use original content in my online business - my social media blurbs, the pictures and audio I used, the whole thing. Reflecting back (to grow), that experiment had a much larger ...
Commanding respect - drawing a boundary about how people are welcome (and not) to treat you - is tricky business. So tricky, in fact, that I don't do it as well as I perhaps should. Believe it or not, this ...
At the laundry mat this week I had a chance to perform an act of accidental kindness. I didn't know it at the time, of course, but while I was folding my laundry, I started chatting with another customer. She ...
Making friends fast and enemies slow is a little counter intuitive to me. And, it's completely opposite of how I have lived much of my life. But, since embracing the fast friends and slow enemies model, I have become happier ...
What would your world look like if the new business model is play? What if, like my first private party karaoke host gig, you got paid great money for having loads of fun? It might sound crazy or even unobtainable, but ...
The Carrot and Stick form of reward and punishment has been part of business and employee motivation for a very long time. Some might argue that this form of business motivation is the only way to get quality output. You ...
This week at the Austin Social Media Club, @db, one of the evening's presenters, used a tongue in cheek porn analogy to comically discuss social media. He showed highly pixelated pictures of beautiful naked women (with the BEST designer shoes ...
Sometimes online you might want to wander outside your brand. Maybe the latest political issue has you steamed and you want to engage in political debate. Or, maybe a new life passion is bubbling up inside you and the audience ...
Do you think original content is dead? Me, not so much, but I've been called a dreamer. I hear lots of people complaining about it - how the Internet is just a recycled, regurgitated mess with everyone parasitically aggregating a minuscule ...
Embrace your flaws as a marketing strategy? Yes, that's what I said. If you feel confused by social media, or get overwhelmed by your business tasks, or maybe yearn for the good 'ol days when people wrote letters and didn't ...
As children, we were told to use our "inside voice". The request was usually triggered by us running around, yelling at the top of our lungs, wrecking havoc in our pathway. Often, we were just having fun, but we might have ...
The voice of the people - the Tribe - is the new business paradigm. Never in the course of history has such engagement, interaction, and immediate connection been possible. With the ever increasing social acceptance of the Internet and all ...
Yesterday, I met Kevin Leahy, a body language and communication expert at Knowledge Advocate, LLC. He shared a great tip with me for changing your body language and mindset - put your eyebrows up! <==click there to go to his ...
Is it time to get a job? It's a question I am answering for myself. And, I've decided that yes is the answer. It's time for me to take that leap! When I examine employment vs. entrepreneurship, I actually have to ...
I am on a mission to reform internet marketing. Fear based marketing seems to be so prevalent yet it truly gets under my skin. 2010 is my year to shift my focus to inspiration and positive based approaches. If you listen ...
I have entered a contest to be sent to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos 2010. Here is my video submission - am anxiously awaiting the judges' decision on finalists. Wish me luck - and, please add comments ...
Verbal abuse is destructive. Verbal abuse in business, or life, or really anywhere, is hurtful. And, it's debilitating. Allowing someone to degrade you, insult you, demean you (with and/or without physical contact) has long term, insidious impact. It's certainly not ...
It's the color of the season, the color of an open heart, and the new black - gratitude. Never before in my life have I felt such an outpouring of gratefulness, generosity, and caring as I have witnessed over the last ...
You're invited to Encouragement Camp Save the date - December 2nd! Wednesday, 9 AM CT World premier of SmartWoman TV with live streaming Encouragement Camp Enjoy office hours with me as we discuss your challenges, your triumphs, and how the year ahead is ...
Energy seeks alignment. Much like water seeks its mark, your energy and how you use it affects your entire life, your entire Being. A misalignment of your unique Self and the energy you are taking in and projecting out can ...
I'm at a super cool conference this weekend and wanted to shout out to you to let you in on the action - check it out!
Don't act like a spammer on Twitter. Don't be a tool. There I said it. Lately I've noticed many spammer accounts (or what I consider spam) appearing on Twitter and frankly, I'm sick of it. So, consider this my rant. ...
My first video ever has been posted on YouTube - Self Care by SmartWoman. It was inspired by Jeannette Maw, the Good Vibe Coach and I hope you enjoy it! Here's to women and their health! You deserve to enjoy ...
Are you gutsy? Really? Time to prove it! Get ready for a food challenge, inspired by my recent trip to China. On my trip, I made a commitment to myself that I would open my mind to whatever food that was ...
by Vicki Flaugher, CEO SmartWoman Publishing China is a magnificent place. I have just returned from a week long visit there on business and I am blown away! The beauty, history, hospitality, and generosity of the land and its people were ...
My favorite definition I found for epiphany is this: "a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience." . You might call it ...
Networking, to me, is some bit of a necessary evil. I don't always feel so comfortable at big events with strangers, but I am working on releasing that. I do especially enjoy certain events and this last week, I went ...
I love great marketing. When I see clever advertising, or an attractive brand, or an engaging headline, I smile. When an individual or company can cut through the noise, or do something differently, or use a turn of phrase in ...
The last few weeks I have had the good fortune to attend several community events and they seem to have an overarching theme - moving beyond struggle and prejudice. As I shift my work and move more into woman empowerment ...
As I prepare my Spirit to visit with Amma, my guru, this weekend in Dallas, I realize that I don't respect silence as much as I could. With the beautiful cacophony of chaos available in this modern world, I have not ...
A few days ago, as I was busily working at my home office computer, I heard a loud and attention getting thud at a window looking out over my backyard. Surprised, based on the volume, that the window had not ...
I enjoy mastermind groups, especially ones where the members really fit nicely together. This week, it was my turn to be in the hot seat with one of my groups. This particular group is based on Law of Attraction concepts and ...
I find myself at a crossroads. For some time now, I've blogged about the how-to for women entrepreneurs. I can honestly say that I've done that with a loving and well-meaning heart. I've shared what I know, my point of ...
Lately I've noticed some interesting changes about my motivation. I find that when I watch a lot of doom and gloom news, I lose my steam. It's also easy to realize how much time I could waste away if I ...
I don't feel the need to say much else today, except to share with you the words of the great man who's work I celebrate today. Be well, love each other, and use the freedom you do have so that those ...
Many times, when people answer a question with "I don't know", it's more of a push off than a real answer. They don't want to think about it right now, they don't want to commit, or perhaps they don't want ...
I am bursting at the seams with excitement! I have been confirmed as one of the featured speakers at Jen Blackert's upcoming Fearless Millionaire telesummit. My 2009 is coming fast and furious and being involved with this type of event ...
Some of the most inspiring women in this world have what I call a "hidden light" syndrome. They have so much to give, so much creativity to share, and they don't let others know about it. They shy away from ...
As we begin to move into the new year, I've been thinking a lot about what I want to accomplish in 2009. I like to take a few days of relative downtime and reflect on my goals from last year ...
Sometimes the environment we see pokes at us. We look around, see liars and cheaters getting bailed out, see unscrupulous (or maybe just lazy) business people getting awards & recognition and we feel burned. We think about the high quality ...
Here is the latest release of stories about amazing female entrepreneurs and the challenges (and rewards) they experience in building and running their business. Enjoy! Fione Tan in the Top 10 National Women Entrepreneurs Award 2008 PressZoom (press release) - Amsterdam,Netherlands Fione ...
Feeling joyous and generous today and wanted to share something I am especially proud of.
This is a 6 week telecourse that I created with my dear friend Jen Blackert as the Info Product Angels. Yeah, we were playfully spoofing Charlie’s Angels and we had a …
As a consultant, I find that much of my time spent in business is about drawing boundaries. If I set a project based price, which I typically do, I have to drive to the original project deliverables and protect against what project managers call scope …
This week I am focusing on entering a new niche in my marketing consulting. It’s a high end business to business niche and I want to really know my customer. So, I am seeking out and enjoying luxury experiences.
I have scheduled a facial. I will …
Thought you’d all enjoy an interview I did recently with Adventures to Transformation coach Karen Hodges, at Synthesis Coaching. She asks me about my mid life transformation, the time right before I became a full time entrepreneur, and the process I applied to get through …
Running your business in silos is a common symptom of larger corporations, but I’ve discovered recently that it is an attitude that runs rampant with entrepreneurs too.
What being “siloed” means is that each functional group – marketing, engineering, sales, finance, R&D, customer service – are …
Many internet marketers, and often salespeople in general, use a heavy fear based method when trying to close sales. I’ve railed about it before, but that’s not the purpose of this post. In fact, after reading “A Good Hard Kick” recently, I have actually come …
Many entrepreneurs don’t have a clue about how venture capitalists think – even me, who has likely poured over hundreds of books on business, start ups and entrepreneurship. I read a great book recently that really shoved opened my eyes and, true to the title, …
So…
You’re loving your followers on Twitter…
You’re building friends on your Facebook fan page…
You’re working your Linked In groups…
You’re visiting relevant niche focused influencers’ blogs and commenting with keyword rich verbiage that links back to a specific page to continue the conversation…
You have an opt-in on …
I am happy to announce today that I will be launching a SmartWoman Store. It’s in the design stage but I need YOUR help in designing i!
Yesterday, I met with a business coach who recommended I open up the idea to my wider audience sooner …
Pro bono work is a great way to build your skills, increase your business visibility, and give back to your community. Donating your time and business acumen to a non-profit or a social business start-up can bring great satisfaction, great connections, and can build your …
