Category: Growth
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Why Joining the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Was a Smart Move for My Business
Running a business solo can be incredibly rewarding—but it can also feel isolating at times. When you’re the strategist, creator, technician, and problem-solver all in one, relationships aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. That’s exactly why joining the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce was such a smart decision for me. Business Is Built on…
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When Your Identity Falls Apart It Finds Its Way Back
When Your Identity Falls Apart It Finds Its Way Back Today, I did something scary. I put my real self out there. Gulp. Not the polished version. Not the “I’ve got it all figured out” version. The raw one. This past year was filled with joy and beautiful experiences and also a handful of WTF…
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The Quiet Proof We Forget to Look For
I was cleaning out a bin of items from my second bedroom—one I never quite finished unpacking when I moved last year. I’d tried before and stopped. This time, I stayed with it. What I found surprised me. So many important pieces of my life were sitting quietly…in a bin. There was a photo of…
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The 12 Week Year: Why Shorter Timeframes Create Bigger Results
If you’ve ever set ambitious goals in January only to feel disconnected from them by March, you’re not alone. Traditional annual planning sounds productive—but in practice, it often invites procrastination, distraction, and “I’ll get to it later” thinking. That’s exactly why The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington has become one…
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Holiday Tech Meetup Magic: Great Weather, Great People & Even Better Sweaters
There’s something special about showing up to a holiday tech meetup alone—you never know who you’re going to meet, what conversations you’ll have, or what festive sweater someone will proudly be wearing. This year’s event at The Wharf in Fort Lauderdale did not disappoint. Between the breezy South Florida air, cheerful holiday energy, and the…
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Thriving Through the Holidays: A Guide for Small Business Owners & Individuals
The holiday season has a way of sneaking up on all of us. One minute we’re planning Q4 goals, and the next we’re juggling year-end deadlines, personal commitments, family dynamics, travel plans, and a to-do list that always seems to grow faster than it shrinks. Whether you’re a small business owner trying to wrap up…
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Riding Out the Lulls: How Small Business Owners Stay Steady in Slow Seasons
If you’ve been a small business owner for more than five minutes, you already know — things aren’t always predictable. Projects pause. Clients have great years and tough years. Seasons shift. And sometimes, no matter how much strategy you put in place, the phone just isn’t ringing like it usually does. So, what do you…
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Why I’ve Started Creating Online Courses
When I started my consulting business in 2017, there was one thing that always weighed heavily on me: People would reach out wanting my services, but they couldn’t afford the full one-to-one consulting or coaching investment. It pained me, because I knew they were ready for growth. They wanted clarity, confidence, and a strategy —…
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Turning Rejection into Opportunity: How to Thrive
Rejection stings. Whether it’s a job you thought you nailed, a proposal that falls flat, or even a personal relationship that doesn’t work out, hearing “no” can feel like a door slammed in your face. Our instinct is to pull away, hide from the pain, and convince ourselves we never wanted it anyway. But what…
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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Personal Board of Directors
This morning, I walked 6,000 steps along A1A in Fort Lauderdale with my girl squad of entrepreneurs before we sat down for breakfast together. At first glance, it may look like just another casual meetup. But what we’ve built together is much more powerful: a personal board of directors. What is a Personal Board of…