I have a confession to make. I was a top salesperson since I was in 3rd grade. But when I started my own business, all of my sales skills seemed to vanish and I struggled to get new clients. Many business owners I work with have the same challenge. They are good at what they [...]

Most business owners are looking for opportunities to grow their businesses, their brand, and make more money. That is why most of us are in business. As you become better at marketing more and more opportunities will show up. Then what? You have to decide which opportunities are worth pursuing and fit into your strategic [...]

You probably aren’t still using a typewriter but still have things in your business that you are doing the old fashioned way, using outdated tools and may even have a business model that is trading hours for dollars and doesn’t give you enough leverage. In this video I will share some new tools for you [...]

This winter has caused a lot of havoc for small business owners around the country, even in some places not used to the severe weather. As a small business owner, even one day of lost revenue can have a crippling effect on your business. I braved the blizzard and filmed some tips for you to [...]

In my mastermind this week, we created a new business model and income stream for one of the participants to add to her current business.  She came with a challenge and 15 minutes later, she had a solution.  We were both amazed at how fast the solution was, and how simple it could be after [...]

After doing the steps in Part 1 & Part 2, you should be ready to put your goals into action for next year.  Here are three strategies for you to use to move forward towards your goals without getting overwhelmed by your huge to-do list. 1.Prioritize your goals. Choose which focus area (sales, marketing, systems, [...]

After you have planned out your schedule with your time off, time working in the business and on the business it is time to look at a the year you just completed and what you want for the year ahead and how you are going to reach those goals.

I have three openings available for VIP strategy sessions.  This is a half-day private session with me, live, or virtually. In your VIP session, we will: Identify your biggest challenges, and how to solve them. Look for low-hanging fruit that will get you a quick ROI. Create a marketing plan for 2011 to get you [...]

In honor of my dad, G. Philip Hylen, who passed away 13 years ago this week, I am proud to announce the G. Philip Hylen Coaching Scholarship.   My dad was a mentor to me as well as helping many others succeed in sales.  One couple that started at $20,000 a year went to having his [...]

In a world where being a “workaholic” is a badge of pride; I sometimes feel a little shy when people hear I am taking another day or week off. But creating a business that allows me to be financially successful and enjoy my life is very important to me. (I am going to share something very personal to me that has been the major influence in designing my life and business to be able to have time with my family.)