Today's Newsletter, Leadership and Canterbury Cabin

Today was one of the rare days where I preempted my radio show so I could capitalize on a difference kind of opportunity. I spoke on leadership at the 2010 Social Media Telesummit, hosted by Leesa Barnes. This was a virtual event featuring some of the leading names in social media. I enjoyed sharing with…

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Sunday Soup!

It’s Sunday! That means it’s time for Sunday Soup!! Sunday Soup is a new feature here at my blog where you can post questions in the comments, and I will answer them. Even better, you can answer each other using the Disqus threaded comments! So what do you want to talk about? Being a wife…

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3 Really Simple Ways To Spruce Up Your FaceBook Fan Page

Today, I asked people at the Indie Business FaceBook Fan Page to share their Fan Page links, along with their questions and tips about how to use them. My goal was to share easy to implement tips everyone could use to enhance interaction and conversation at their Fan Pages. I got a chance to join…

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Vault Episode #179: Mindy Green [Podcast]

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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 179 featuring my interview with Mindy Green. With 35 years of expertise in the natural products and healthcare industries, specializing in botanicals, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Mindy has…

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Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord!

These words never cease to move me. “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. … I’m not worried about anything, I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of…

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3 Steps To More Effective Leadership Of Your Small Business

Last Saturday, I celebrated my 10th year as the leader of the Indie Business Network, a trade organization serving small manufacturers of soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, candles, confectionery items and other health, beauty and lifestyle products. I am thoroughly enjoying serving my members, and I look forward to the next decade and beyond.Unfortunately, too many small…

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An Exciting First For IBN: Countdown to Ten Years Of Service!

In just a few days, I will celebrate 10 years of leading the Indie Beauty Network and serving the most innovative, creative and tenacious small and independent business owners in the world. I’m celebrating a few days early because today, for the first time, an IBN member has renewed her membership for the tenth year…

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Vault Episode #178b: Brad DeGraf [Podcast]

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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 178b featuring my interview with Brad DeGraf. Brad is an industry veteran, starting his career in computer animation back in 1982. However, his expertise extends beyond animation. Since 2000, he’s been exploring…

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Why Twitter Is Not A Waste Of Time For Small Business Owners, In 29 Words

Many small business owners conclude that Twitter is a waste of time without devoting a legitimate amount of time to learning how to use it to discover its potential value when applied to their unique situation. I recently read this post at ReadWriteWeb. It summarizes the results of a study (of sorts) on the value…

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The Truth About My Family Business

I enjoy working in a family business. After spending so many years fighting rush hour traffic and toiling away in the corporate jungles of Washington, DC, I am thankful for my lifestyle. I don’t have to jump through administrative hoops to take my children to the pediatrician’s office. I have more control over how my…

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Vault Episode #178: Marlon Smith [Podcast]

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The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 178 featuring my interview with Marlon Smith, husband, father, motivational speaker, and author of “Living with Purpose: 40 Days to Empowering You and Your Family”. Owner of Success by Choice Inc., a…

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