If you’re anything like me, you like the idea of planning, getting organized, and setting goals.But once you get out of dreaming mode and start doing?There can be a big disconnect.Earlier in my business, I wrote about how important it was for…
Publishing ≠ marketing
One of the misconceptions that I run into out there is that undermarketing always creates the same result: not having enough clients or customers. And it’s so not the case! Now, that’s often the most obvious problem because it’s so…
Ask an Online Business Coach: How do I start an online business when my family (loudly) doubts me?
Welcome to Ask An Online Business Coach – my new marketing Q&A column for online business owners.This is where you can submit anonymous questions and get practical, actionable answers about marketing your online business and attracting and managing your clients.Have…
Blog Post Checklist: Five things that pro-bloggers do after they hit publish
Like any blogger with… *ahem* well, a pulse… when I write a great post, I want to make sure that I get as much value as possible from that hard work. What you might not know is that what you…
20+ creative marketing ideas for your small business
One of the things about marketing that makes it feel so complicated is that beyond publishing, SO much of it takes place behind closed doors. When I started writing and speaking about how marketing isn’t the same thing as publishing,…
Your business is where it’s supposed to be
I was sitting at my desk, blinking away tears as I stared at my computer in disbelief. There was a panicked email from one of my agency’s web designers – she was halfway through the design process, and our client…
How to filter your 2020 business goals – and actually keep them.
Are you a big planner? I am. I used to be way, way deep down the planning rabbit hole. I’m talking making my own handmade day planners for years, and eventually building a course that taught day planner design. I was a…
Why freelancers struggle with marketing
Ok, it’s contest time! I want to know… How much do you love marketing your business?? ????????By show of hands, I want to- …Oh Oh, wow… It looks like…*clears throat awkwardly* …Yep, everyone is making the exact same face. Alright alright…
How to Sell on Instagram Stories
There are no two ways about it, it can be daunting to sell online. Never mind selling on Instagram. (Ack!) Selling on Instagram Stories?! That’s prime “I’d rather hide under my desk” territory for a lot of us. Lucky for…
How I Live (Mostly Happily!) with Depression & Generalized Anxiety Disorder
I’ve written about how my story of being diagnosed with Depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) a number of times on this blog, but it’s been a long time since I gave an update. If you’re newer to my blog this…