MichelePW Unplugged

3 Ways to Overcome Marketing Overwhelm

2008-02-07T05:53:53Z

If you’re like many entrepreneurs, the thought of marketing makes you slightly sick to your stomach. And it’s more then a simple like or dislike of marketing, it’s the idea of trying to fit it into your to-do list. You already have a million things going on, how can you possibly fit marketing in?

No Hangovers With This Sipping Tequila

2008-01-23T01:17:37Z

Of all the things I learned in Cabo, one of the most interesting (and probably least useful) is that tequila is made from a cactus called agave. Agave apparently looks like a cross between a century plant and an aloe vera plant. My biggest regret is I didn’t actually see an agave plant growing in Cabo.

3 Things You Should Do To Say Good-Bye To 2007 and Hello To 2008

2008-01-06T03:21:03Z

If you’re like me, you have big plans for 2008. Here are 3 things you can do to send 2007 merrily on its way and welcome in 2008 and all the big and better things that are just waiting to happen!

Setting goals — Your ticket to success

2007-12-28T20:07:30Z

You know that old saying — if you don’t know where you’re going, any path will get you there. That’s what happens if you don’t take the time to figure out what your goals are and WRITE them down. There’s power in writing things down. Trust me, I’m a writer. I KNOW.

3 Ways You Can Land More Clients and Make More Money This Holiday

2007-11-30T17:10:52Z

If you’re like other entrepreneurs and small business owners who target B-2-B (business to business) or offer products or services that don’t necessarily make the best gifts, you may find business slowing down substantially between Thanksgiving and New Year. This podcast will give you some tips so you can start hearing that wonderful “ka-ching” sound in your biz, even during the holidays.

3 Ways Gratitude Can Grow Your Business

2007-11-22T01:48:55Z

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American subscribers. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it’s all about good food (definitely one of my favorite things) family, friends and giving thanks (plus we have football thrown in for good measure, especially when it’s the Packers playing the Lions and the Packers are having a kick-butt season!). This year, hubby and I are spending the day with 93-year-old Grandpa (yep, he just turned 93 and still as healthy as a horse).

Lonely Entrepreneur

2007-11-11T18:52:11Z

As one of the quotes said hanging on the wall of a conference that I’ve just attended said, “An entrepreneur is the loneliest person on earth.” As an entrepreneur, you’ve probably experienced this yourself. Your friends, spouse, mother, etc. don’t really “get” what it is you’re doing. You can’t talk to them because not only do they not understand what it’s like to be a business owner, but they also probably have no idea how exactly you make money.

Business Lessons Learned From Brett Favre - Part 2

2007-11-09T18:49:38Z

Recently Brett Favre, the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, broke the all-time NFL touchdown record. As a fan of football and Green Bay (I grew up in Wisconsin) I’ve had the opportunity to watch Favre over the years, and I also realized how his career provides some valuable business-building lessons.

Creative Ways to Get Your Personality Into Your Business and Your Marketing

2007-10-23T02:20:30Z

If you’re wondering why you want to do this, the short answer is, it will make you more money (it’s actually the long answer to, but I answer the “why” in the long answer). I give you 4 tips to get you started.

What Football Has To Do With Your Business

2007-10-17T05:17:30Z

What Football Has To Do With Your Business