From the Blog
Make JOY Your New Business Plan
What if JOY was the business plan that got you the biggest results? I am using a tool called Joy| Money Matrix™ + Marketing Alignment to help biz owners around the globe understand that prioritizing joy is imperative -- so the money can flow. I've also incorporated a...
Embracing the Confident Expert You Already Are
The Confident Expert stands in her brilliance and knows how to help clients get results. She speaks openly and confidently about what she knows and who she wants to work with. She builds a wait list for her services. Her marketing is mostly fun and light, because she...
How to Claim and Market Your Expertise with Natural Confidence
Are you an expert? Last week, I shared a powerful piece with you titled, “Are You Brave Enough to Be An Expert?”. If you didn’t get to read that piece, or want a refresher, you can click here to read it. I’m not gonna lie. I’ve reached my frustration point as a...
Scaling Your Biz YOUR Way
In 2017, I set out to do something I never thought was possible for me. In fact, I was scared and nervous about this idea—because it was completely new—and it felt so grand. I decided to host my first 3 day event called Time & Freedom LIVE! Now, hosting events can...
What does “Scaling Your Biz” Really Mean?
Last week I shared the story with you of when I “hit a wall” in my business. This has happened several times over the past 4.5 years, and it always reveals one thing to me: It’s time to do something differently, so I can return to making profit, having more free time,...
Are You “Hitting the Wall” in Your Business?
Have you ever “hit the wall” in your business? I’m wondering if you can relate to any of this story? Two and half years ago, everything seemed to be going fine. I had transitioned out of teaching and was writing copy and content for other biz owners. I loved my...
50 Ways Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Can Prepare for the New Year
Woohhooo! We made it through another year as business owners. While you continue to finish 2017 strongly, there are plenty of ways you can get yourself prepared for the New Year, as a small business owner. 50 Ways Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Can...
Conduct an “End of the Year Review” To Gain Clarity In Your Life
How has your year treated you? It's time to reflect and conduct an "End of the Year Review". I started doing these reviews a couple of years ago and wow! wow! wow! - this has completely changed my life and business. The more clarity I gain in what is working, and what...
What if your content is THE problem in your business?
Brace yourself: What if your content is THE problem? I work with lots of business owners around the world on their content strategy and content marketing. And when these peeps initially call me, they say they want these types of things: more income increased...
Stories Are Your Best Friends In Marketing
About a week ago, I traveled to NJ to meet someone I have known, virtually, for quite some time. Barbara invited me to spend the day with her, meet her family, and just have a low-key day hangin’ out and chillaxin’. I got in the Silver Bullet (the name of my Ford...
Everyone Starts From Zero
Zero. Zilch. Nada. Nothing. How do you react to zero? Is it a number/concept that scares you…or inspires you? “Everyone starts from zero.” This is something I've sort of become "known" for, because I say it frequently. It most happens like this: “Shannon, I’d like to...
Why Becoming a Go-To Brand Should Be Your First Priority
What would your business be like if you were the person who came to mind every time someone said they need x, y, and z services? I bet your inbox would be full of referrals and appointments from qualified leads. I want this for you! Becoming the go-to person in your...
My Journey Into Digital Nomad Lands
For years, I've been dreaming of becoming a Digital Nomad. If you aren't familiar with the lingo, a Digital Nomad is someone who can work from anywhere. Sometimes, these peeps are also referred to as location-independent business owners. When I first left my 15-year...
Are You Sick of the Content Marketing Lies?
What if everything you’ve ever been taught about content marketing was a lie? I want you to sit with that question for a moment. And I want you to be open to the possibility that your content marketing can be joyful and easy and magical. Not only can it be all these...
Top 10 Lessons I Have Learned in Business
I am excited to share with you the top 10 lessons I have learned in business. I will soon be celebrating four years of business ownership--and what a fantastic journey it has been! In just under three years I've built a global, six-figure business, have traveled the...