Monthly Archives: December 2016

48840123 - new years resolutions eat healthy, lose weight and join gym written in notebook, fresh fruits, dumbbells for fitness and tape measure, healthy lifestyle — It’s been a long time since I set official New Year’s Goals or Resolutions. For a while I called them Intentions but I found I still didn’t focus on them. I think from now on I will call them New Year’s Commitments! In the past, I would make dozens of […]

Why we fail to follow through on New Year’s Goals ...

27 Dec, 2016 in big why / comfort zone / daily practice / relationships by Brad Dobson

Episode 25_ Whitney Freya — OK, Minette was already a Whitney Freya fangirl … between her visiting us in Santa Barbara while on a paragliding trip (!) and this interview I’ve joined the fanclub as well. Whitney successfully integrates Art, Spirituality, and Business and it was a blast talking to her about that. We talked […]

Episode 25: Whitney Freya

20 Dec, 2016 in art / color wheel marketing / creativity / daily practice / podcast-episode by Brad Dobson

mindmap-sample — Mind mapping is a great tool you can use to improve the flow of information in your life and to create marketing magic. It helps you to identify key concepts and topics to create content for your blog and social media platforms. Mind maps structure information in a way that […]

Use Mind Mapping to Create Marketing Magic

16 Dec, 2016 in art / creativity / marketing by Brad Dobson

Episode 24_ Dr. Axel Meierhoefer — We both enjoyed Axel’s Diamond Formation Leadership model combining Globalization, Team Building, Cultural Sensitivity and Collaboration. I especially appreciated how the cultural sensitivity shows leaders how to not just ‘avoid stepping on another culture’s toes’ but to jump to the level of ‘understand and embrace cultural differences as a strength’, […]

Episode 24: Dr. Axel Meierhoefer

13 Dec, 2016 in leadership / podcast-episode / relationships / speaking by Brad Dobson

56352122 - old book with dollars bookmark and glasses — Do you remember this movie with Tom Cruise? Have you ever had a client make you feel like this? Have you ever felt both as desperate and as passionate about your business as Jerry Maguire? Do you ever think about how your relationship with money is impacting your life and […]

Show Me the Money! Transform Your Family Money Legacy

7 Dec, 2016 in comfort zone / income / profit / relationships by Minette Riordan, Ph.D.

Episode 23_ Tina Greenbaum — Very cool interview with Tina Greenbaum – she successfully integrates neuroscience and spirituality to help people perform better whether in business or in sport. We covered – Importance of preparation – Common knowledge but not common practice – Start training when you are not under pressure – Four quadrants: Mind […]

Episode 23: Tina Greenbaum

6 Dec, 2016 in comfort zone / daily practice / Health / leadership / podcast-episode / zen by Brad Dobson

53493231 - pop art eyes with look at me typography — Do you get frustrated with your marketing? Do you feel like you are investing time and money and not seeing a return on your investment with new clients? I have been teaching marketing to coaches and small business owners for 10 years and I have been an entrepreneur for 15, […]

Fix this 1 mistake to attract more clients

5 Dec, 2016 in ideal client / marketing / relationships by Minette Riordan, Ph.D.

63767321 - woman right hand writing "business plan for 2017" on notepad on wood table with low key scene — I want to share a series of questions with you that I share with each of my clients. These questions form the foundation of what I call the “One-Page Business Plan.” Creative entrepreneurs tend to struggle with linear plans that include too many details. Yet, you still need to have […]

21 Questions to Answer Before Creating Your 2017 Business Plan

1 Dec, 2016 in big why / color wheel marketing / ideal client / income / marketing by Minette Riordan, Ph.D.