But, Joe, I’m not having any meltdowns…

But, Joe, I’m not having any meltdowns…

I was working with a client the other night and I asked her if she had been experiencing any money meltdowns. I’m gonna own it was a trick question. Fact #1: We ALL have money meltdowns.Fact #2: They happen every day. (They’re just more noticeable this time of year.)...
Why are you really after that deal?

Why are you really after that deal?

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have only just happened, but we all know that they just kick off an entire month of deals, discounts, and “red hot” sales. People across the nation are scrambling inside stores and online to snatch up the “best prices.” This time of year...
Are you ready for the holiday money meltdown?

Are you ready for the holiday money meltdown?

We are in the tail-end of November which, in the U.S., means our inboxes have been flooded with Black Friday offers and we are likely facing some measure of gift giving and family gatherings. For those of us in business for ourselves, we’re planning for time off and...
You Don’t Want to Be Like Those Guys

You Don’t Want to Be Like Those Guys

There are a few things that rile me and one of them is people blaming other people for their results. I was reminded of this when I read a public statement by Peloton the other day about their quarter three earnings. To paraphrase, they didn’t make the revenue they...
Are You REALLY Ready to Grow?

Are You REALLY Ready to Grow?

I was having a casual conversation with a colleague the other day about 2022 planning. We each shared our business goals and she mentioned where she wanted to take her business and what she wanted to charge. The amount she wants to make for a particular package is...
How do you FEEL about that?

How do you FEEL about that?

I have a client right now going through a major move – as in one state to another – and it’s bringing up a ton of emotions. Her last move was difficult and left behind a variety of feelings that this new move is now triggering. I remember having a...