Many of you know I have five daughters. I like to joke that I live in an estrogen-rich environment. Like any group of siblings, they all have ways in which they’re very different and ways in which they’re very similar. One way my daughters are all alike is that they’re very entrepreneurial. Is that a […]
How to Raise Kids Who Understand Wealth Building
What You Need to Negotiate a Fantastic Book Deal
My New eBook Details 6 Factors to Consider When Your Book Goes from Dream to Deal
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to write a book. What would you do if a publisher made you an offer today? What if a deal was waiting in your inbox right now? The truth is you’ll probably have an agent who can help walk you through all the fine points. But with or without an […]
It’s Not all Bad News: The Upside of Social Media
4 Reasons Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Are Making the World a Better Place
It’s popular to complain about social media and talk about how it is destroying our culture, but what if the exact opposite is true? I joined Twitter on April 6, 2008. A friend urged me to check it out. He was already using it and loved it. So after some initial eye-rolling, I tried it […]
Do You Have a Book inside You? Don’t Miss My Free New Video Series
Publishing Can Seem Overwhelming, but Breaking the Publishing Code Guides You Step-by-Step through the Process
[limit to=”website”]Eighty percent of people think they have a book inside them. I bet you’re one. But the idea of getting published can feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? Nothing makes an impact, creates authority, and opens doors like a book. But the publishing world seems so intimidating, full of unspoken rules, procedures, and […]
3 Reasons I Hate Text Messages
Here's How I Respond When I Get One
I pride myself in being responsive. If someone emails or calls, I try to get back with them right away. However, text messages make it difficult to maintain my standard. Just this afternoon, I suddenly remembered Roger, a business associate, had texted me—last week! Unfortunately, this is happening with increasing frequency, and I am embarrassed […]
Why the Place You Live Determines Your Success
3 Reasons You Should Call the Movers if You’re Serious about Following Your Dream
Everyone knows the old line from the real estate business, “Location, location, location!” But did you know it can have a direct impact on your professional success and satisfaction? I’ve lived just outside Nashville for almost thirty years. It’s been a major center for the music business for decades, but Nashville is now a major […]