I never thought I'd own my own business. But here I am, just celebrating 14 years of Red Slice. Whoa. It's the longest job I've ever had! My corporate career was very successful and I was on a good trajectory. I liked getting regular paychecks, benefits, clear goals and metrics (most of the time!). I thrived on working in teams. For those who want to know the nuts and bolts of how … [Read more...]
Traffic or Referrals?
When it comes to the primary method for attracting new clients or customers, small businesses and entrepreneurs fall into two camps: They rely on website traffic.They rely on referrals. Neither strategy is right or wrong. You just need to be clear on what is your strategy so you can invest your time and money into the right activities. Online shops, of course, rely on website traffic. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Leverage Your Contacts for Leads
You may think you don’t have enough reach, a big enough email list or enough leads. But you are actually sitting on a goldmine. And you might be ignoring it. Recently, I learned the importance of clearly reaching out and communicating your work to people you know. Yes, just took me more than 11 years in business to learn how to be proactive on this! #latebloomer All of us have networks of … [Read more...]
How to build a sales process and close more deals with Leah Neaderthal
If you’re a coach, consultant or service provider of any kind, you may falsely believe that you have to accept a life of feast or famine. I mean, you never know when or if your next client will land on your doorstep, right? How can you possibly PLAN to reach your revenue number each quarter? Easy. Create a sales process and build a sales pipeline for a consistent flow of new clients who pay you … [Read more...]
How to Build a Marketing Plan with Elizabeth Case
Love running your own business, but overwhelmed by marketing and sales? There are so many options out there, it can be dizzying, even for a marketer like me. But rest easy, friend. You’re about to get your whole world in order! Today I’m interviewing marketing consultant Elizabeth Case of Yellow Dog Consulting. Elizabeth has been a long time sales and marketing pro and her firm helps small … [Read more...]
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