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• The Biggest Social Media Obstacle for Small Business

  es is this: Unfamiliarity When I talk to small business owners who are inactive on social media, I have found one big thing in common: they are confused and... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Your Two Important Groups of Customers

  In every industry, businesses should be marketing to 2 distinct groups of customers. Does your marketing include messages to each of these groups? Or are you... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Your Most Important Marketing Opportunity

  One of the many jobs of moms is to teach their children to say please and thank you. I remember when I was younger sitting down after each birthday and writing... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• The 30% Rule: Is My Social Media Marketing Spammy?

  Hope you’ve been enjoying these last few weeks of summer as much as I have. We have had absolutely beautiful weather here in Minneapolis and I’m looking... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How to Spend Your Time on Social Media

  How much time should businesses spend on social media? What’s the best use of your time on sites like Facebook and Twitter? As a small business owner, it can... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How to Strategically Price Your Products and Services

  Are you giving away the farm? Most entrepreneurs worry that they are pricing their products and services too high… but what if your prices are too low? Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Should I Outsource My Social Media

  You’re busy! You own a small business… you have TONS to do every day. So where does social media fit in? As a small business, it can be difficult to find time t... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH

• How to Write a Killer About Page

  How many dollars does the “About” page on your website earn you? (ever thought about it?) Most business owners don’t realize how powerful a well-written About... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How to Get Customers to Refer Their Friends

  Do your customers share your content? Do they forward your emails? Do they tell their friends about your products and services? People trust their friends and... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH

• The #1 Secret to Compelling Writing

  I bet when you started your business you had no idea you’d be doing SO MUCH WRITING! You have to write your website, your emails, your blog posts, your social... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How to Make Sure Customers Remember You

  Your customer is in the store, credit card in hand, ready to make that big purchase. But, what is going to determine whether or not they pick YOU? How do you... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How Polarizing Brands Make It Big – Creating Fierce Customer Loyalty

  Want to make sure customers are as addicted to your stuff as they are to Diet Coke? How do you find customers that are fiercely loyal? You know… those... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Your Big Banana- The 4 Keys to a Successful Opt-In

  Want to grow your list fast? In any business, it’s extremely important to build a list of clients and prospects that are interested in what YOU have to offer. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Is Your Expert Language Losing You Money?

  Is your expertise getting in the way of you making big bucks? You’re a pro at what you do, you know all the latest industry trends, new technologies, and... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Are You Happy?

  Whew! Back in Minneapolis after a great week in Dallas, TX with my mom. We went to a conference for women entrepreneurs- filled with inspiring stories, top-notc... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• 6th Sense for Phoniness

  I apologize for the lack of video this week, but I have a cold and am a little too stuffed up to shoot a vid. As you know, I have a black lab named Charlie. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Lessons From Shark Week

  So, due to the fact that I’m moving in 3 days and my apartment is a mess, I’ve decided to push video-making back one more week. I’ll have a video for you next... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• One Simple Thing That Will Change Your Business…

  “They call me Stacy… that’s not my name.” Pick out any random person in the world and I bet I can tell you what word is MOST important to them… one word that... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• When to Start Your Own Business

  If you’re thinking of starting your own business, here’s one big thing you should know… Wondering when is the best time to start your own business? Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH

• Listen to Your Background Music

  “I feel there are two people inside me – me and my intuition. If I go against her, she’ll screw me every time, and if I follow her, we get along quite nicely. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH