3 Ways that being a Self-Employed Dad Really Rocks
[featured-image single_newwindow="false" id="6374"] One of the best parts of being a self-employed dad is the flexibility I have with my hours. Just because I work a lot does not mean that I have to skimp on time I spend with my daughter. This weekend I knew that......
3 Things You Need to Know About Building Your Expert Business
A few years ago I was listening to a podcast from Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life. This episode was a beginning-of-the-year address, and may have even been his sermon for that Sunday. He said, and I'm paraphrasing here, "Your goals are going to take...
Finally Getting Noticed
I know many of you are hard at work breaking through the noise that clamors for the attention of your target audience. Me too! If you are like me there are times when you wonder if you are doing the right thing, and if you'll ever get noticed. This makes it so special...
Are You Ready for a Larger Story?
You were made for something more! Down deep most of us know this. We get a sense of it when we go to the movies or we feel our hearts tug as we read a good story. It comes as a haunting voice that we can hear only when we slow down long enough to listen. We want to...
How NOT to Get Left Behind
Life gave me one of those moments of clarity lately, the proverbial whack on the side of the head. I've been teaching myself the ropes of online advertising off and on for the past 3 years. Truth is I've had limited success and could not figure out why for the...
1 Way to Discover Your Calling
Something really surprising happened when I ran an event this week. I wasn't looking to receive such a deep confirmation in my calling. Just to provide some context -- I run a ton of short 2-hour and 4-hour workshops each year. I rarely do full-day events. In fact,...
1 Reason to Stop Blogging
About a year ago I had grown so frustrated with trying to grow my business through blogging -- that I quit blogging entirely. It was the best move I could have made. I believed the "grow your blog, grow your business" hype. After all there are so many examples of...
Toolbox
Video Camera I picked up this Cannon Vixia HF R400 about 2 years ago on a Black Friday deal. It is the perfect entry-level camera and has more than enough features for me. It records in full HD, has a 53X zoom, and has a memory card slot for easy file transfer....
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Southwest Rotary in Harrisburg NC
On Tuesday I had a great time meeting Keith Barbee and the fine people of Southwest Rotary in Harrisburg, NC. I really appreciate the opportunity to share my The State of New Entrepreneur Research talk. I love my work, and I love sharing what I do.