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How do you become memorable? I created this cartoon eons ago, but the message is still on point. If you're trying to stand out in the...

Music plays a huge part in my creative process. It's almost like a cheat code to getting into that "flow state" with your work. And yet,...

3 business lessons snowboarding with my kids taught me: 1.) Commit to a direction! You can always change directions, but if you don’t...

What is the story behind your business? That story matters That story will resonate with some, not all. But for those that vibe with it,...

"Find the laugh, and you find the ease" - Kevin Hart I heard this line from Kevin the other day while taking his Masterclass on humor....

Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. But setting the wrong expectations will reverse all the progress that hope can foster....

Humor, imo, is the strongest most influential emotion. It’s memorable and contagious! When something makes us laugh, we want to share it...

I've been super grateful to the Siena College Stack Center for giving me the opportunity to be a mentor to the students creating new...

Can you think of random little bits of advice you've got over the years, and despite all this time, the words still ring true? For me it...

Sometimes you'll feel a pull inside you and you're not sure what it's for. Often times it's confused of "wanting more" ____ When the...

Sometimes life just doesn't go as planned. The unexpected happens, Or we just not don't like the current moment. ____ Tell yourself a...

While there is no such thing as a magic button for success, There is a secret sauce you can use And it begins with them - your customers....

It's easy to get overwhelmed with how to market you "thing" Where should I talked about this? What's trending? What are they doing? ____...

Earlier this week I had a call with Lexi, a business coach of mine, and she shared something at the end of the call that really resonated...

If I’m honest, I feel like half of these blog posts are little reminders for myself. This one is no different. ____ Do it scared. Change...

Consistency has been a talked about as a “key factor” to success for decades. There has been books, blog posts, Ted Talks, and endless...

Why? For my fellow parents, we have a 22 month old who recently discovered this lovely word. Why? Why? Why? ____ It fun to see his...

Leverage Verb: to use something to maximum advantage. ____ More exposure, more sales, more impact. They can all be achieved step by step....

Belonging: an affinity for a place or situation. In business, there really is no silver bullet for success. However… ____ If you can...

I heard a great quote the other day, and for the life of me, I cannot find who said it or what the exact wording was. (If I do later,...

There is a popular prayer, known as the Serenity Prayer, that goes: ____ God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,...

Have courage. I say this phrase often to my kids, especially when they are going through a challenging moment. ____ Maybe they’re...

Not getting a reply from that prospect? Maybe they forgot. Maybe your email is lost in their daily influx of messages. ____ Follow up...

Hold the door.  This was the first, and most powerful lesson I learned in college (shout out to  Siena ) It was a simple gesture, and...