Last week, we talked about making a change and how you may have more time than you think. This week Earl and I talk about The Little House on Marydell. I have wanted a tiny house for years. When the small movable backyard sheds started popping up as tiny homes, I wanted one. She sheds […]

Have you found yourself in a spot where you need a change? Maybe your kids have started college or are planning to go, and you realize now that time really does fly. Maybe you are feeling down, or maybe you need inspiration. This week on the podcast, Earl was my guest again, and we talked […]

This week my guest on the podcast is Mary Jo. I met Mary Jo at the Pink Creatives Retreat, and she’s a gem. She and her husband own Doodle Bean Coffee. I knew our conversation would include the story of her and her husband opening a business together as a second-act career for both of […]

It’s not winning and losing against others; instead, it’s about gaining a win for yourself. Have you considered something that may seem neat or exciting but thought, “oh, what’s the use?” Maybe your mind floods with the voice of doubt. Perhaps you compare yourself to the 25-year-old next door or the long-time millionaire in your […]

Here is a story of what I would call, a successful pivot! Have you seen Chair Whimsy online? If you like unique and beautiful things for your home or life, check it out (here). I first heard the creator behind Chair Whimsy on this podcast (here) in February 2021. I started following her because I […]

I think pivoting can be both! A pivot often comes about as a result of something changing. We don’t always choose the change. For example, it can be the economy. It can be someone close to us deciding to pivot. It can be a number of things. I have often known there was a need […]

Most of us are tired, tired of seeing more of the same.

But, if we get the slightest word about something different or, as Godin suggests in his book, “remarkable,” we will notice.

So, how do you identify a dream client that is not your ideal client? I believe in goals, targets, and lists. They simplify things and make it easy to see where you are going and where you want to be. I also believe it’s possible to obtain almost any customer if you have enough time […]

So, how do you know when to make a change in your offerings? Suppose you want to serve your customers better now and in the future. These days business can be more challenging than ever. The supply chain issues, the difficult news reports, inflation are just a few of the current hurdles. It’s hard to […]