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Confessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 18: Small Business Resources from our Government and how Senator Dizoglio got started!Most people who know me, know I don't delve into politics much in public. I feel everyone is allowed to have their own beliefs for religion, politics, or other matters and it's not mine or anyone else's right to judge someone based on that.But.....I have had the pleasure of meeting Senator Diana Dizoglio on many occasions thanks to my work at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. I have heard her speak on several occasions about her love and support of small businesses and knew I wanted her to join me on my podcast. She...2021-12-0134 min
Confessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 17: How I Work My PlannerMy planner has been a godsend when it comes to keeping my brain calm and less anxious. I love seeing what I have to do, having a place to take notes, and being able to do a brain dump if necessary. I walk through how I set up my planner in this episode. I hope it helps those of you that have a planner, but not sure how to use it or haven't even started.Everyone is different. And in all honestly, every time I get a new planner, I set it up different...2021-10-0411 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 16: Depend on DakotaWhat do you do when you have hit rock bottom? Regroup, and make a plan. And you work hard. And you climb. Climb straight to the top. Dakota did just that. After asking the last person she thought she would for help, she knew she never wanted to do that again and built herself and her business to where it is today.Listen in to hear more. If you want to connect with Dakota, like she mentions, she wants to hear from you! Visit her real estate page https://www.dependondakota.com/ or reach out to me...2021-09-0242 min
Confessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 15: Build a Dream with Your Side HustleThanks to dictionary.com, a side hustle is defined as "A means of making money alongside one's main form of employment or income."But is it feasible to do both at once?I'll tell you I have 3 side hustles while working a full time job, renovating a 1905 Farmhouse, and still living my best life with my husband and family.Matt Martin is an amazing example of a side hustle funding his dreams. My favorite comment he made? That he can now do things or a work a job because he wants to, not...2021-07-1232 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 14: Working with Your SpouseWorking with your spouse can be a struggle. Daily living and working can cause conflicts, especially if you don't set aside time for "No work". This topic is where I want to introduce you to my friend Sandra. She is the VP of Business Development at Millennium Cleaning Services, a commercial cleaning business her husband, Joe, started over 13 years ago. She is also a realtor who works alongside her husband on a successful real estate team in the Merrimack Valley. She has been married for almost 17 years and she and Joe have 2 beautiful daughters, Liana and Is...2021-05-0439 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 13: Leadership and Business Coaching with George BurtchI truly believe in continue your education to help grow your business and to elevate your personal life. I have been working with leadership and business coach George Burtch since the end of 2020. It has changed my outlook on myself and how I work within my business.George Burtch worked in board game business for 40 years with Milton Bradley and after an acquisition Hasbro. George started his career in Operations and subsequently had roles in Research and Development and Marketing. George retired from Hasbro in 2012 as a Vice President of Marketing. Two of the things that...2021-05-0437 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 12: Simple Steps for Productivity & Efficiency for Your Small BusinessDo you ever have a day pass you by and you don't feel productive? Are you looking for some tips on organizing your daily schedule and making your day more efficient? Then this is the podcast for you!This week I wanted to talk about efficiency and productivity. In episode 5, we discussed organization and notebooks. Well, I can tell you when I don’t use my calendar, important things get forgotten. Like which bills get paid when, tasks I was looking to complete or goals I was working on. So I reminded myself to go back to th...2021-04-1308 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 11: Setting Up Your Business for Success!Starting to set up your business is exciting, but can also be daunting. One of the most important things you can do in the beginning is to set up the structure correctly. According to the SBA's website "Choosing which business structure is right for you is a crucial step when starting a business. The entity you select has legal, financial, and operational implications. Here are three factors to consider when choosing a business structure." SBA.govI sat down (virtually) with Adam Hogue from Northern Peak Financial to discuss his journey as an entrepreneur and what a...2021-03-3133 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 10: Maintaining a Positive Mindset to Grow Your BusinessWow! I just re-listened to my conversation with Adreanna and Amanda of Peace and Plenti. This company, is all about celebrating small businesses, and offering them a platform for businesses to thrive and grow. And once you listen to them, you will understand why their offer of 10% off on of their packages (listen to the podcast for details) and use code "Confess10".Amanda has been an entrepreneur her entire adult life, aspiring to find ways to help others be it with her photography, design, business knowledge or leadership. Her life goal is to leave this wo...2021-03-1636 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 9: Don't Try to Sell to Me!This week I was struggling with recording this episode. I wanted to talk about avoiding the hard sell when you meet someone and you are networking. It was a conversation I had many times with my friend Shirley, and I thought it was so important. And then a light dawned...it is so easy to talk to Shirley about this "pain" point we have had, why not bring her on the show! So that is why it is late this week but when you know something isn't right, you have to go with your gut!I hope...2021-03-0320 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 8: Increasing Your LinkedIn EngagementThis past week I sat down with Jack Wang of Longhorn Financial and we held a webinar on updating your LinkedIn profile, connecting with other profiles, and engaging with these connections. From using keywords to commenting (with 4 or more words) to captivating first sentences, we share ways that have worked for us while we are growing our LinkedIn. If you want to follow along with this recording, the PowerPoint can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzjwGo-JalDKJQzP74uE9rJnvy5HJbnV/view?usp=sharing. As always, I would love your feedback! You can leave a v...2021-02-221h 11Confessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 7: Building Your Target MarketThis week's episode is short and sweet. I am asking you a bunch of questions (not random I promise) to help you narrow down the target market you are looking to sell your products and services to. Remember, this is not an exact science. Look at whom you are already selling to (if you are) or whom you designed your product/service for. Then go through these questions with me. Feel free to press pause, rewind, whatever you need to start this brain dump.Want to work through this with me? Feel free to reach out on...2021-02-1711 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 6: Bryan Caplan Marketing and Growing Your Business with Google My BusinessI had a great conversation with Bryan Caplan of Bryan Caplan Marketing about how he grew his business to where he is today, what he learned along the way, and his favorite inspiration that you can look into! Also, we talked about Google My Business, why it is so important for your business, and.... IT IS FREE. What an important tool for every business to utilize every day!Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancaplan/ and Bryan Caplan Marketing https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebryancaplan/.Want to connect with me...2021-01-3126 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 5: Organization is KeyWelcome to Episode 5 of Confessions of an Entrepreneur’s Spirit. It has been an exciting week getting ready for this week’s topic. I want to discuss what I have determines is a very important factor of running a successful life and business: organization. I chatted with a few friends this week on Facebook and attended a webinar to see what others are using to stay organized and how they are doing it. Remember the tools you put in your toolbox will help you on your journey to success.For links to the products and e...2021-01-2511 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 4: The Importance of Networking with Jack Wang of Longhorn FinancialYou may be amazing at what you do, but are you great at selling what you do? You may have the best business idea in the world, but if you can't sell what you do, will you have clients? Learning to network with other small business owners is a key component to growing your business. Hear from Jack Wang of Longhorn Financial and I how he learned during growing his business and what resources he thinks will help you!Connect with Jack on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/thejackwang or Facebook https://www.facebook...2021-01-1840 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 3: Important Aspects for Your Website!Welcome to Episode 3 of Confession's of Entrepreneur's Spirit. This week I am grateful to discuss a topic that a small business owner friend of mine brought up. What should be on a website to provide the best content for visitors and to hopefully convert them into new leads. Updating your website to help visitors trust your brand, trust the people behind the brand, and to be most effective in searches will provide better quality for you and customers. We also discuss important concepts such as Contact Us, About Us, and FAQ pages. In the mix is also a short...2021-01-1112 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 2: A Fresh Start Can be Any Day (Goal Setting)A new year means a fresh start…. well any new day can mean that, right?January 1st always brings resolutions, goals, and a promise to “get on track” for individuals whether it be weight loss, eating healthy, reading more, or growing their business. What are my goals? How can you go about setting yours? And what if I fall off track?SMART Method of goal setting - https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htmYou can find me at fullpicturemarketing.com, facebook.com/fullpicturemarketing or instagram.com/fullpicturemarketing. I would...2021-01-0409 minConfessions of an Entrepreneur's SpiritEpisode 1: Let's Start at the Very BeginningI should probably start off telling you who I am and why I a sharing this information with you. Otherwise, why would you want to listen?I hope you enjoy taking this journey with me as much as I am in sharing what I have learned. You can find more information on my blog at https://fullpicturemarketing.com/confessions-of-an-entrepreneur-s-spirit or find me on Facebook or Instagram with @fullpicturemarketing. Please share you comments, concerns, or questions with me. In fact, that is how we all continue to grow.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...2021-01-0107 min
NH Business ShowEpisode 353: Milkhouse Gifts - Raeann Pellerin | NH Business ShowToday on the NH Business Show I speak with Raeann Pellerin, owner of Milkhouse Gifts, about the many products and gifts they create for NH.Sponsor for this episode:Phonesites: https://phonesites.com/signup?affiliate=636Get more from Milkhouse Gifts:https://milkhousegifts.square.sitehttps://www.facebook.com/milkhousegiftsLeave reviews and/or subscribe! Please, it's helpful:Itunes: https://apple.co/2syXPIbGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/2LhMT9AStitcher: https://bit.ly/2syY85NIheartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2xzdg8VFor more from the NH Business show, check...2020-08-1018 min