When two women entrepreneurs shared the same story with me it gave me a sense of deja vu…because I had heard it all before. Both women started the conversation with an apology (not a good sign) and confessed that the people closest to them had no idea they had started a business. Or, had a website. Or, that they were

According to the New York Times, both the Ravens and the 49ers won on the strength of their defense. de•fense /diˈfens/ Noun 1. The action of defending from or resisting attack. The article states that this notion defies today’s expectation that the superstar quarterback wins the game. The Ravens and 49ers, fueled by passion and belief, became an unstoppable force who’s passion and

As I keynoted a conference last weekend, I reminded the hundreds of attendees that they were at a networking event. Their ideal client could be discovered in the hotel lobby or a new business mentor could be sitting in row 4.  Truth is, every time you have an opportunity to make new connections you are networking. As the saying goes,

During a recent movie night in our home we watched the lighthearted, family-friendly and funny movie, Sister Act.  It was a double feature, so the 2 1/2 star rated (and not- so-well-received) Sister Act 2 was up next.  Instead of switching the channel, we hung in there, content to be settled in with comfy blankets, popcorn, and hot chocolate.  Family togetherness

Does anyone really keep New Year’s resolutions? According to U.S. News, 80% of resolutions fail by mid-February. That’s not very promising for the new diet you just started, or the direct sales business you’re launching so you can finally be debt free or quit an unfulfilling job. There has to be a better way. I reached out to Lisa Bien,

    You know who makes the best customer service experts? Bartenders. I had the opportunity to interview entrepreneur Stella Collington on my radio show, Million $ Party Girl Talk. She spent 20 years as a professional bartender before taking the leap to join the ranks of entrepreneurs pursuing their dreams, as a Diamond Independent Business Partner with Rastelli Direct.