Aug 17, 2018 | Become a Calm Company, Blog, News
“If a customer is willing to pay for it, I will do it,” I said 10 years ago in response to a friend who asked what I do for a living . In hindsight, this was idiotic, and my business and life suffered the consequences. How My Cause Transformed My Life...
Aug 7, 2018 | Become a Calm Company, Become a More Productive Business Owner, Blog, News
“I took a vacation!” My friend exclaimed yesterday. “And I only had to deal with 3 client emergencies!” they proudly proclaimed. This is madness. Vacation is for Unplugging and Recharging. Most small business owners and freelancers have NEVER...
Aug 6, 2018 | Become a More Productive Business Owner, Blog, News
There are only three benefits to owning a business: You get to decide where you work.You get to decide with whom you work.You get to decide when you work. If you aren’t taking advantage of all 3, you are missing an opportunity. If you aren’t taking...
Jul 30, 2018 | Become a Calm Company, Blog, How to Make More Sales
I said something yesterday that nearly brought my date with my wife to a halt. “What you just said really upset me,” she replied. She was emotionally triggered. For the record, so was I. Even When I’m Triggered, I Need to Protect My Beloved. As the...
Jul 23, 2018 | Become a More Productive Business Owner, Blog, How to Make More Sales
Can I be real a second? Most of what you have been advised to do with your website is wrong. So, just for a minute, stop focusing on marketing. Stop focusing on design. Stop wasting your time on social media/SEO/WordPress/etc technology questions. And instead focus...
Jul 17, 2018 | Become a Calm Company, Blog |
I just got back from a once-in-a-lifetime train ride to Chicago with my 4-year-old son. It’s something I’ve been working towards for over 5 years. But in order to be present with my son on the trip – and being present was the primary objective of the...
