She was probably 16 at the time. She was a part-time sales associate who worked at Lady Footlocker and I was her manager. We were standing on the sales floor beside each other when a woman walked into the store. This woman proceeded to look around and as she walked up to one of the displays, Nikki turned to me and said with a smirk on her face, “What are you waiting for, a green light?”
19
Jan
7 Tips for Building Stellar Virtual Communities
Whether it’s a book club, a group coaching program, or just a common interest group, virtual communities can be a powerful tool in business.
12
Jan
5 Simple Ways to Make Clients Feel Valued
In the words of Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
When it comes to building strong client relationships, this is what I want you to remember.
05
Jan
11 Organization Strategies for Business Owners
As a business owner, you’re likely used to running a thousand miles a minute (my team calls it “the speed of Lisa”). You have 50 emails waiting for you in your inbox, or let’s be honest, more. You have different priorities pulling you in every direction at all times. And you have so many amazing ideas just bouncing around in your head waiting for you to bring them to fruition.
15
Dec
How Seeking Accountability Will Push You Further In Your Business
Recently, I’ve noticed a trend with some of my clients. They are seeking accountability and collaborative working sessions in order to push themselves further. They see this form of sought-out accountability as a strength—not as a weakness, or a failure on their part.
01
Dec
Intentional Wealth Building
When I was 25, I lived in overdraft. The amount of consumer debt I had was greater than what my annual income was at the time, and my net worth was in the negatives. Over the last 25 years, this is what I’ve learned.
24
Nov
The Key to Writing Great Copy
Recently, in The Strategy Lab, I shared best practices and frameworks that can be used to write effective copy.
Writing copy is how you communicate with people who are interested in doing business with you. The more effective your copy is, the more it resonates with the reader.
17
Nov
20 Things You Can Do to Set Your Business up for Success Next Year
Success leaves clues and if you’re already thinking about the type of year you’d like to have next year, this list is the perfect way to start. After working with hundreds of business owners over the past decade, I’ve noticed some habits, patterns and approaches that can help you to fast track the success you are looking for in business.
