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Your dog is so cute… what kind of dog is it?
Whenever I walk my dog-Lily, which is every day and sometimes twice a day, I get this question- “what kind of dog is that, it’s so cute.” It never fails, day in and day out. I used to get annoyed because I was trying to get us both some exercise and had no time for chit chat. Now many months later, I just find it amusing and actually stop to answer their question. (Photo- This is the photo that drew me to Lily on Petfinders– she looks like snoopy- Look at that left ear!) For those who get my printed newsletter, you already know that I’m a huge dog lover. …
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Daring Escape from Corporate America
I don’t know about you, but I feel like 2 years ago I made a very daring escape from Corporate America. I’d be entrenched and chained to a desk since I was 22 and that’s a long time. I had always thought that I’d be like my Dad and work at the same place forever until I retired. Yet, that was not my story and that was not meant to be for me. My career path took some long and winding and winded turns along the way. I started out in sales and then got into marketing. My tale is long and blogs are for short stories… So suffice to…
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Are you singing the recession blues?
Well, I sure hope not because, as an entrepreneur and business person, you need to focus on how to increase your business. You need to get your head out of the sand and not use the excuse that the economy is in a recession, and that’s why your business isn’t doing well. I just went and saw the most motivating and inspiring marketing mind ever. His name is Dan Kennedy. He’s so many light years ahead of businesses because of how he thinks. It’s a little bit scary. He’s the one that’s said many times, if you’re smart and you know how to market and who to market to, you…
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Lost in Vacationland and Other Adventures…
Wow, I had hoped to communicate while I was on vacation, but it just wasn’t mean to be…. not sure what happened- maybe it was all the people that came to visit. Or maybe it was that I just needed to unplug, revamp and revitalize myself… Have you every had those moments, where you just need to take some time and unplug? I have to say it was really nice not being tethered to a computer and email and to enjoy my time off and all the company that came to visit. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to take more than 2 weeks off. In fact,…