Tag Archives: entrepreneurship

Ready to quit your day job? Answer these 5 questions first.

Have you ever taken a leap into the unknown without fully considering all that might be in store? I have.  Twice.  The first time was when I left my full-time job to start my creative management agency in 2006; the second was when I transitioned into a completely new industry and launched my coaching business. On both occasions, I had a vivid vision of the fulfillment, creative expression and enrichment my new life would afford me.  And I got all…

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11 resources to transform the way you think about business and life

This month’s theme is Emotion, and boy, is it delivering!  Following my last newsletter, I heard that many of you have been experiencing some ups and downs.  Hang in there, you’ll hit a whole new wave soon! Which got me to thinking about strategies I use to keep uncertainty (and its trusty companion, fear) at bay.  I came up with 3 antidotes: Curiosity Learning Community Here’s why; when I feel engaged and excited, the pesky ups and downs of business…

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How to manage the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship

Have you ever seen this illustration? It makes me laugh every time because it’s SO true. Just this week I had lunch with my friend Prescott Perez Fox, designer and founder of The Busy Creator podcast. During our chat about all things business, he summed the ups and downs of freelancing perfectly; when you’re on top, you can work for hours with laser-like focus, happily in your creative zone, and all is well with the world. But when you’re down,…

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How to communicate the value of what you do (and why you’re worth the big bucks)

During my days as an agent for creative directors, art directors and copywriters, I was asked by a large national brand to provide an estimate for tagline development. When I quoted the fee, the woman on the end of the phone (yes, we used phones then!) practically fell off her chair. “But it’s just 3 words” she gasped. Here’s three words for you: I rest my case. If you’re a creative business owner or freelancer, I’m willing to bet you’ve…

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Is it too late to launch the creative business of your dreams? (Nope!)

If you were to jump off a cliff and launch the creative venture of your dreams, what would it be?  Would you make films?  Exhibit and sell your art or photography? Write a book? Motivate, teach and educate from the stage? The possibilities are endless. So are the excuses not to make it happen. How do I know? I’ve been there. Two years ago I made the decision to close my successful creative management agency and pursue my passion for…

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