Stop asking “what do you do?” – ask this instead…
It seems like every time you meet someone new at a networking event, social gathering, or via an acquaintance the first question people ask, besides the standard “how are you”, is “what do you do?” For some reason I’ve always hated this question. I think it started back when I […]
Linda Rey of Aurora Consulting
Linda Rey, Founder and CEO of Aurora Consulting talks about launching her own marketing consulting firm and how she is changing the way insurance agency owners think about their marketing & their brand. PS – she turned around her family agency and increased revenue by over 600%. yes 600%! […]
Marketing 101 – Why Authenticity wins the game every time
Whether you are offering a service or selling a product, at the end of the day your buyers don’t want to be “marketed to”, they don’t want to be told what they should buy. What they want is an emotional relationship that makes them feel good about the decisions they […]
Sophia Reynolds of Sophie’s Bookkeeping
Sophia Reynolds, MBA Founder and CEO of Sophie’s Bookkeeping took the leap from corporate job to launching her own company. She shares with us the good, the bad and the crazy! Her energy is infectious, her drive is amazing and we just love her here at the Red Barn! Sit back […]
The Power of a Giving Mindset
“The reason I’ve been able to be so financially successful is my focus has never, ever for one minute been money”, Oprah Winfrey – Harpo So many business owners I know, or wanna-be business owners for that matter, focus on the almighty dollar. How to make it, how to spend it, and they […]
Changing Career Gears
Thanks for following our blog, we have a special treat for you today, a guest blogger. Bill Cox is a local Realtor and a recent graduate of our Business Success Framework course. Enjoy Bill’s blog and POV on how to handle changing careers after 32 years of teaching! Fifteen or […]
How to take time off from your small business during the holidays!
Depending on the type of business that you run, your business can either be super crazy during the holidays, think retail, or it could experience a bit of a lull. Many service providers, especially small businesses, often see a drop in business during the holidays. But just your potential buyers […]
The Askers: Non-Profit Etiquette with Small Biz Owners
I was chatting with a friend and client the other day about what one of her biggest struggles and/or pet peeves is when it comes to running a solo-operation retail store. Emphatically she said “The Askers”. I replied – “The Askers?” She shook her head, and proceeded to tell me […]