Why Most “Coaches” Shouldn’t be Mentors

Why Most “Coaches” Shouldn’t be Mentors

The online space has become like the wild west, in that so many people are offering advice and most have no right to be giving it. I was at a recent event and got a chance to chat with many other entrepreneurs about what they look for in a mentor. I expected to hear a wide range of answers when…

Why Not Every Business Owner is an Entrepreneur

Why Not Every Business Owner is an Entrepreneur

I’m an entrepreneur. It’s been shouted from the rooftops by many, but I’m not sure that everyone truly knows what it means. If you look at Merriam-Webster’s definition, the key point of entrepreneur that defines her or her as being someone that “Assumes Risk.” To a point, all business owners assume risk, but the entrepreneur is a risk junky. Someone…

The 5 Things Holding You Back from Success

The 5 Things Holding You Back from Success

There are a ton of things that are holding back entrepreneurs, but there are a few guilty of ending many careers. One thing they all have in common is not taking full responsibility for yourself or your business.  By looking at these five and really doing some reflection, it will allow you to realize where you can really take full…

Failing Forward – The Benefits of Failing

Failing Forward - The Benefits of Failing

A lot of people are afraid to try, afraid to risk, afraid to take it to the edge. The question is: are they afraid of success? Many people will never win big because they can’t lose big. The person that has the greatest chance at success is the person that has nothing to lose. Too often, we look at our…

Podcasting in Creating a Network

Podcasting in Creating a Network

Podcasting has opened the world up to anyone with the proper equipment, welcoming communication and brand positioning. When I started podcasting in November of 2015, I had nothing to show for my business ventures but a series of things that didn’t quite work out for me, other than some income and valuable experience. Since then, I have connected and created…