You gotta LOVE networking (if you don’t you are missing a big chunk of $$)
“When a trusted friend tells you about a business, you transfer that trust to this company, even if you’ve never heard of them before,” John Jantsch writes. Referral Marketing is not a dirty word. I believe it is one of the best ways to build a business is by word of...
Are you in love?
Love for your business comes and goes. For a lot of people, it's not there right now. Especially for those in Vancouver, perhaps this has something to do with the 19th day of rain in a row. What happens when we fall out of love? The reality is that we cannot just walk...
Are you being accountable?
We are a month into 2018; how’s it going? Are you sticking to what you said you would do? Sometimes it is hard to hold ourselves accountable. We have the best-laid plans, yet it's easier said than done. We have great intentions, yet we don’t. Let's be honest, as a...
5 ways to avoid losing it in the busyness of January
Traditionally, January bustles with activity, making it one of busiest months of the year. We are starting week three, and if these past weeks have been anything like mine, it hasn't been easy for you either. How do you keep your shit together when it is crazy busy?...
Whose rules are they anyway?
Have you ever put on an outfit that you looove and think “I love it,” but then the little voice kicks in, “What will people think?” and you take it off? Why? Why did you take it off? You loved it, but that little voice whispered into your ear, and you let it rule you....
What’s your excuse?
Let's be honest, we have lots of reasons not to do things and I'm a firm believer that if you don't want to do something, you don't have to. You can just say no. No excuse necessary. Yet there are times when we want things – and I don't mean a new pair of shoes. I...
Let’s have the Best Freakin’ Year Ever!
It’s here. It’s here. It’s finally here! We can officially say 2017 is done and dusted and today we start fresh. I am so happy to be able to say that! Not that 2017 didn’t have its good points, but I am not sorry to see it go. Today we have a “blank” canvas; 2018 can...
How to make it through the holiday season without losing your shit
Families and holidays can be tricky. There are thousands of articles on how to survive, and I googled some. This is the standout advice: Take a whiff of citrus Come on!! Let’s get real: unless it’s citrus vodka, an orange isn’t gonna keep your drunk uncle’s antics at...
The four steps you need to take to kick ass in 2018
In less than three weeks, 2017 will be over. It’s time to do a recap of this year. Looking back is essential. You need to take stock and use it to pick the three things you are going to do to make 2018 the best year ever. Step 1: Find your accomplishments in 2017 ...
A year later
This post has been floating around in my head all week. Finally, today I was able to articulate my thoughts in words. Last weekend I presented at Mortgage Professionals Canada. It was an awesome experience. Everything. All the hard work I put in (and I put in A LOT)...