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We have now had more than 150 Business Class members participate in self-guided mastermind groups, and the process has taught us so much — both about what makes a good business mastermind tick, and about how we can support our mastermind groups. Unfortunately, not every group has worked out. Even though we’ve put our best […]

It’s back! Today I’m sharing a list of the things that I’ve loved, used, and read this week. So many small things contribute in a BIG way to the overall enjoyment of our lives. I hope that this curated list of items, articles and ideas will enhance your life and inspire you in your business. […]

Have you ever had a customer come to you with a request in your business and you felt like you had to accommodate them — even if it went against a policy in your business? Like rescheduling a meeting without 24 hours notice, refunding a product after the refund period, letting someone use a coupon […]

For years I handled my own customer service. Each morning I would cringe as I opened my inbox, and reluctantly started scanning the subject lines for urgent or upset customers. “WORST PRODUCT EVER!” “SCAM!!!” “REFUND IMMEDIATELY!” (If you read your customer service emails, you know that these emails are almost always written in ALL CAPS […]

You can’t argue the importance of reading business books as an entrepreneur. As an avid reader, I credit some of my best business ideas to books. However, I get it. Life (particularly juggling a family AND building a business) can leave little time to dive into a good book. So I thought that you may […]

“OMG! So cool. You are a total celebrity!! Just realized from Instagram.” [An actual text that I received from another mom after a playdate.] It’s a fun conversation when my work-life and my mom-life collide. I have always loved what I do, but I experienced a whole new level of appreciation for the flexibility of […]

I tried on about 6 different dresses before I headed out the door. Too tight… Too bright… Too baggy… Too boring… Needless to say, I was incredibly nervous. A few weeks earlier, I had received an email from Andrew inviting me to a mastermind meeting in NYC with a few other entrepreneurs that he knew […]

I had the honor of being a cover story on Entrepreneur.com this past week. I’ve been blessed to receive my fair share of press and publicity, but let me tell it is still very nice to be recognized as someone with something to say. A few months ago, Kelsey came and interviewed me in my […]

It’s back! Today I’m sharing a list of the things that I’ve loved, used, and read this week. So many small things contribute in a BIG way to the overall enjoyment of our lives. I hope that this curated list of items, articles and ideas will enhance your life and inspire you in your business. […]

Here’s a real truth: I would not be where I am today in my business without my mastermind group.  Being a part of a real mastermind group with other business owners, all focused on success, made a world of difference in my journey.  I can honestly say that being a part of a great mastermind […]