As entrepreneurs, we have a life changing vision for what our business can bring to the world, right?! You have your mission statement, your logo, your website...and you wait. You wait for the clients, you wait for the traffic, you wait for the life changing to begin. You think did I miss something? Did I choose the wrong picture for my header? Did I word that phrase wrong or … [Read more...] about Starting something grand requires doing this first
For the Head
Be the Fun You Wish to See
If you agree with the above quote, then logic would follow that work (a part of life) is too important to be taken seriously as well. Incorporating more fun and playfulness into my days and sharing it with my posse of friends/family/readers/followers/customers/etc. has become increasingly important to me, but I continue to stall out on the follow through. Which got me thinking … [Read more...] about Be the Fun You Wish to See
Meeting the Makers: Matt Snow of Ex-Boyfriend
Time for a different kind of Meeting the Makers feature! Today we are hanging out with Matt of Ex-Boyfriend and learning about the business he created with his wife Meredith. They have lots of fun & funny goodies in their shop including some spacey designs that are just perfect for our theme this month. Ex-Boyfriend also has a great passion project supporting the SPCA-100% … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Matt Snow of Ex-Boyfriend
How to Plan A Launch (& keep your lunch)
You have a grand idea you want to share and celebrate, but how? Selling often makes us feel icky-especially when we have poured our love and late nights into the finished product. Will anyone love it as much as we do? That question can keep us from loving our own launches if we're caught up catching butterflies in our bellies and hyperventilating into a paper bag. I've been … [Read more...] about How to Plan A Launch (& keep your lunch)
To collaborate or not? That is the question.
Working with another creative has so many advantages, but if done incorrectly can also be your downfall. On the upside, collaborating can increase your audience, widen your product offerings and open your eyes to new possibilities. Last year, I began my first collaboration with Allisa Jacobs developing the grocery shopping portfolios. It has been a true team effort in creating … [Read more...] about To collaborate or not? That is the question.
