Many times business owners want to look at outside circumstances as the blame for low sales. They say, “the economy is slow” or “people aren’t spending like they used to”. These statements are really just excuses. The truth is that there is no shortage of money in the world. People may be more selective on who they spend their money with, but they have NOT stopped spending. So why isn’t your business bringing in the big bucks? Let’s look closer to home…If you’re not profiting

Just because an opportunity presents itself, and it looks appealing, doesn’t necessarily mean it is from God. And likewise, just because an open door looks a little uncertain, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t walk through it. The key is knowing how to discern if an opportunity is really an open door from God. I don’t want to miss those open doors because I was afraid to walk through them. But I also don’t want to take every opportunity that comes along, assuming it is from God’s ha

We are super excited to announce we are now accepting our 2017 Global Blog Contributors! As we expand in business our audience is also expanding globally. This is your opportunity to join our amazing movement! We feel this is a great way to connect with others in business. Perhaps, the best part of guest posting is that it allows you to enter an already-established community, and share your message. It allows you to connect with new people, which can ultimately benefit you, i

WHAT TERRIFIES YOU IN BUSINESS? Doing videos? Hosting webinars? Speaking from the stage? Well, what if I told you that the very thing you’re most afraid of is exactly the thing you should be doing? (Stay with me, here!) I’m a big believer that your business is the best vehicle for personal growth and the only way to grow is to stretch outside of your comfort zone and do things that you are scared to do. Looking back on my own experiences, I’ve realized that the things that sc

5 MYTHS OF ENTREPRENUERSHIP Statistics show that at least 50% of new startups fail within five years, and many of the survivors eventually fail. If you don’t want to be part of these statistics, consider all the alternatives to starting your own business, especially if you have one of the following perspectives: 1      “I’m tired of working hard and being so stressed all the time.” Starting and growing a business is more work and more stress than any employee role should be.

22K IN 30 DAYS It’s the last days of May and summer fun is on the way. $22K in 30 days has been chanting in my head since yesterday. I am amazingly proud, ready to share my knowledge and amazed. Parts of my mind still don’t believe. Very small parts are afraid it can’t be done again and the biggest part is tapping me on the shoulder, squaring up and ready to kick the second quarter into the next level UP SIZE. I want to end this Month on the highest note so I have a Grind and

The 6 Business Assets that are More Important than Your Business Plan One of the most popular questions I get asked whenever I talk about online business building is always about business plans. For one reason or another, the concept of a business plan, what it is, why it’s necessary and how to create your own, always seems to be a primary concern to beginner business owners and/or those who are curious about online business and thinking about starting their own. When you are

How to Make a Good First Impression with Your Brand The first impression is usually the last impression. The first time someone is exposed to your brand is important because it is right then and there that their opinion of your brand is formed.  You don’t often have another chance to win someone over, and that is why you should put a little thought into how your brand is perceived at first sight. It’s even better when you make sure that the first experience a new customer or

The first impression is usually the last impression. The first time someone is exposed to your brand is important because it is right then and there that their opinion of your brand is formed. You don’t often have another chance to win someone over, and that is why you should put a little thought into how your brand is perceived at first sight. It’s even better when you make sure that the first experience a new customer or viewer has with your brand is memorable. There are a

Sometimes after you’ve gotten clear on what it is you want to do, you forget that one day you may just have to explain it to someone.  Let’s face it, if you want to be an entrepreneur and be profitable you must know how to present your value.  You want to be able to explain who you are, what you do, and why it’s valuable in a way that is clear and confident. There are many people that are good at what they do, but not so much at explaining it in a way that makes others want t

Define Success in Your Own Terms It is SO easy to let others – well intentioned others – define success for you.  Think about it.  Your parents, your spouse/partner, your children, and the people who work for you, your friends – they all try to define success for you. Women are sensitive to social pressures, and it is so easy to fall into the trap of embracing the existing definitions of success.  One of the last frontiers for women is to recognize that their personal definit

What are the common mistakes that new entrepreneurs make and how can you avoid making them yourself? Here is ldgaryceo.com’s top 10 list of mistakes people make when starting a business: 1) Not enough money. The most common reason why new businesses shut down is that the owner runs out of money. Cash flow is critical to a startup business. You could be profitable and still have to close your doors because your customers are taking too long to pay you. Cash is king in a startu

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes and I’m going to show you inside of the success hub. But first, I want to be completely open and honest about something… I often feel like my business is a BIG MESS! There’s so much going on, so much to do, it leaves me feeling like a headless chicken. In the past this messiness has often got me down, because sometimes I feel like I should have it all figured out, it shouldn’t be as stressful and as chaotic as it is. But then I reali

Did you know that one in five businesses with revenue earnings of $1 million or more are owned by women? There are over 9 million female business owners in the United States, and they employ nearly 7.9 million people. How’s that for women’s empowerment?! If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, just launched a business or even if you’re a seasoned vet looking to upgrade your business, take a moment to read over this hot list of things you need stand out in business.

There’s nothing quite so devastating as realizing you’re not as unique as you thought you were. Maybe you started your business believing that you had a completely revolutionary idea/product/approach, and that there was no one else out there doing that thing… Until you found the website of that person who is almost exactly the same as you… Or maybe your business is just naturally similar to many others.  If you’re an accountant, you make candles, or you sell an MLM product, t

A couple of years ago I recollect traveling this well-trodden, meandering road with its rolling hills and overhanging trees. This road happens to be the route in which I favor to get home from work. What I would observe this particular evening stirred an intense feeling in the pit of my stomach and spread throughout my body. What I noticed was down trees, actually – land clearing at a locally owned memorial park. More land? Expanding… a cemetery, I thought? Initially my intel

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Based on the fact that you’re reading this is an indication that you have a dream and an inkling to pursue it. Know that your desire alone sets you apart from the masses who have yet to connect, or reconnect , with their dream. There is however a minority – those who actually pursue their dreams and goals. In the Strangest Secret, Earl Nigtingale explained that “A success is anyone who is realizing a worthy predetermined ideal, because that’s what he or she decided to do … de

“2016” is here! Happy New Year, Happy New You! Every new year we make new resolutions and pledges to change the things that have been problematic for years. The gyms are packed, healthier food is purchased, travel arrangements are made to bucket list destinations, church attendance increases and savings account deposits are made. Getting out of debt and saving money is the fourth of the top ten commonly broken new year’s resolutions as published in “Time” magazine. Financial

I hope you had an awesome dream week! We are rocking and rolling at our Dream Factory! We created life changing content and continue to gain new clients. The testimonials you share with us is so encouraging! Please keep them coming. I thought I would share some of my business notes with our readers. This is how we consistently ensure our sales, clients, events, and ventures always reach our target goal. We believe in making an impact in every facet of life, business, and fait