Kill It, Drag It Home and Eat It I once worked for a man named Randall Robertson. One day, we talked about how we could contribute years of blood, sweat and tears at a company and get nothing out of it but a pay check. Having been told all my young life that a pay…
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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 79 featuring my interview with Dawn Fitch. As the founder and president of Pooka Pure and Simple, a handmade bath and body company, Dawn’s success story is truly exceptional. In this episode, she…
DetailsPeople are afraid of different things. In the end, sadly yet all too frequently, they are afraid of success. Afraid that their business will succeed beyond their wildest dreams and propel them skyward. They have a fear of flying. OOOPS!! PICTURE INTENTIONALLY DELETED How do you get over a fear of flying? By flying of…
DetailsMore and more these days, there’s a business happening behind those doors. According to "Home Offices On The Internet," a study by International Data Group, nearly a third of US households includes an income-generating or corporate home office. If that’s true, you have a world of valuable, low-cost networking opportunities right outside your front door.…
DetailsIf You Have A Talent, You Have A Business Rebecca Picard loves playing "Eye Spy With My Little Eye" with her 6-year old son. But when she aims her Nikon D2X at a subject from her Brattleboro, Vermont, home and photography studio, it’s more than just child’s play. Like so many…
DetailsA friend told me that she if she doesn’t pay her mortgage by the 16th of the month, a late fee is charged. Last week, she was running a little late and was not ready to mail her check until the 15th. So she called the mortgage company and asked if she could pay by…
DetailsI watched a little Joel Osteen last night. His message encouraged people to take time after work to adjust their attitudes so they did not bring workday stress into the home. Good advice. The problem is that for most people, the distinction between work and home is blurry at best. …
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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 78 featuring my interview with Lorraine Morris Cole and Pamela McBride. This episode is all about working it, and these ladies are dedicated to not only achieving professional success for themselves but also…
DetailsWhen it comes to money, I want to be like my mother when I grow up. But when my father passed away a few months ago, my life sort of stopped. And when that happened, I wrote three checks without first depositing money into the checking account. The bounced check fees totaled over $100. Ooops.…
DetailsThis is a nice picture. But who cares? It’s not your picture. Stock photos can be used at a website to complement the products being sold. But while they can set the mood for the products, they can’t represent the products. People want to see what they are buying, not…
DetailsAlright already! So the 2007 Love To Be Indie Contest was great, but it was making people work too hard. That’s what I was told anyway. I was testing that theory with new simplified contest rules but that’s not working either so I’m bagging this contest and will return soon…
DetailsA life well lived. A passion well executed. Anita Roddick :: 1942 ~ 2007 Get Anita Roddick’s book, Business As Unusual, and be inspired to put your talents and passions…
DetailsWe start out in business excited about the great stuff we’re going to do. But it’s easy to get carried away with all the enthusiasm, and forget how important it is to stick to the basics and keep things as simple as possible. My mom says it’s great to learn…
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This morning, I saw a man tending to a neighbor’s lawn. I asked him for a business card just in case I ever need his services. He told me his rates, and then he said, "I mow, edge and blow — for dough." It reminded me of what we do…
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Since October 2005, I have hosted over 200 episodes of Indie Business Radio, a weekly Internet talk show featuring my interviews with thought leaders and influencers offering practical strategies to help you achieve your goals. I originally launched the show because I was unable to respond to all of the requests from people who needed…
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