Category Archives: Life Lessons

Are You Nice?

When I was a kid, I was as likeable as the next guy.  I had good friends and I can’t complain about my relationships with classmates.  But, there was this girl in my class: Tracy.  Everyone REALLY LIKED Tracy.  Yes, Tracy was smart, cute.  But, there was so much more. I was fascinated by this. ...

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Business is Slow

I talk to a lot of wedding pros every day.  And, you know what I keep hearing? “It’s slow.  My business is slow.” If this isn’t you, well… rock on!  But for most people I talk to these days, this is what I hear.  Day in.  Day out. I want to share this with you...

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The Handshake

I think one of the greatest lessons I may have learned in college is how to shake hands.  In my business communication course, we actually spent a whole class devoted to shaking hands.  It may seem silly and trivial to spend several hours discussing how to properly shake hands with someone, but a bad handshake...

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Sage Declaration No. 20 ::: You Are NOT Alone

We all started our businesses with stars in our eyes and passion in our hearts.  One thing we may have been unaware of is that having a business can be isolating.  We often work alone, from home sometimes, with very few (if any) people around us.  We live and work in a bubble. My husband...

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Gaining Confidence

I’ve written a lot about being confident, being brave, and how we limit ourselves.  Having confidence is VITAL to your success.  Confidence sells.  Ever notice how that salesperson in Banana Republic can sell you a pair of pants because they are so confident and self-assured?  Confidence allows you to set your price and stick to...

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