Participation trophies are becoming more and more popular for kids sports, but I can tell you this: there are no participation trophies for being an entrepreneur. You need to put in the work and the effort and do whatever you have to do to ensure your success. Simply participating is not enough. You need to…
The economy has never been kinder to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Business should be booming, and if it's not, something must be amiss. Recently, we had some issues with our GPS system on our boat, specifically with the depth finder. Think of your business like an intricate GPS system. If it's not successful, then…
Inside you is an "old" you. There's an old person inside you that you will meet one day, and they're going to say, "Why didn't you do this when you had the chance?" It's the whole thing about not living a life of regret. You need to kick all of those fears, demons, and limiting…
Children have a lot more fun. They think life is a game and ask, "What can I conquer?" They climb onto the roof of the garage to try and fly because they think, "Nothing's gonna hurt me." They think with emotion more than logic, and that's not always a bad thing. When entrepreneurs adopt that…
This week, I'm talking about what it truly means to be an entrepreneur. The dream part of your dream business always seems so romantic, but the reality is that those hard times kick in, and many people will try to find the easy way out. What sets entrepreneurs apart is the way they embrace the…
There are lessons to be learned everywhere, whether that's boating, life, or business. We ran into some intense storms and ended up having to change course. Sometimes, that's a necessity. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is change your course, but that shouldn't stop you. Never stop moving; keep moving forward!
If you want to grow your business, you can no longer be the best kept secret in your niche. People are looking for hope and certainty; how are they going to be certain about you and what you can do for them if you're not telling them? After all, no one can toot your horn…
It's good to think of your dream business as being like a tree. For that tree to grow ninety feet tall, it needs consistent love, care, and work over a long period of time. After all, it can't grow that tall overnight! The same is true for your business. If you stop working on your…
A question recently came up in my mastermind group: "How do you live your dream lifestyle?" And the person who asked wasn't talking about my story; he was more interested in the mechanical steps to make that happen. In my mind, becoming an entrepreneur is the first step to achieve financial freedom.
Anyone who's been through it knows what I mean when I say this, but starting something is easy. Finishing is the hard part. It's not creating anything, whether that's a book, a website, irresistible offers, or whatever; the hard part is getting your clients to the finish line. That's where you find out who's really…
