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As I begin initial discussions for another startup involving a business partner, I’m reminded of the precarious balancing act between what’s fair, legal, and recommended by experts. Excitement and anticipation at these beginning stages, along with dreams of what's to...
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When I owned my coffee house (2001 to 2004), people frequently asked me if I hated Starbucks. I didn't. After all, Starbucks is responsible for re-introducing the culture of coffee in the United States and for establishing it in countries where the café culture never...
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Did I make that word up? Freak-a-zoid. OK, I did, but it seems fitting. I often hear overwhelmed entrepreneurs call themselves control freaks (as though that’s a good thing). They take pride in having their hand in everything, if not doing it all themselves. There are...
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NOTE: This post is written about my personal experience with depression during what now seems like another lifetime. While I was depressed and experiencing anxiety during this period of my life, I was blessed with balance–never in such a deep state of depression...
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I've had more than my share of clients call in at coaching session time and say, “I don't know what to talk about today.” My reply? “Awesome! It's going to be an amazing session.” Since people often misconstrue business coaching as an...
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The fire spared the lives of my neighbors and their pets. It had mercy on the young child with special needs and the wheelchair that is literally his only mobile connection to the outside world. The two homes, however, were not spared, and several others were damaged....
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Stop the self-sabotage! Once you accept the truth behind the value and worth of your services, prospects will pay more–much more. You're an expert. In the most rudimentary language, this means that you know more about your topic than the average person,...
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It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to experience varying degrees of depression from time-to-time. While I am not a mental health professional, I can speak from, not only my personal experiences, but those of the many entrepreneurs I’ve worked with over the years....
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I get it. Sometimes life just makes us angry. We're all human, and certainly the expression of anger can be healthy. There is a point in time; however, that anger goes too far, leading to ongoing bitterness and resentment. WARNING: Anger, used improperly, may be...
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A few months ago had new sensors put on my tires so the low tire pressure light would turn off. Five sensors (including the spare) and three-hundred-dollars later, the light remains a beacon of their misdiagnosis. So I took the car back—again—explaining the issue to...
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