Small Business Blog
Articles on pricing, marketing, and selling your small business services
No Network? Use Cold Outreach to Grow Your Business
How do you get a business up off the ground if you don’t know anyone? Cold outreach is the way to go, and now it’s better than it’s ever been. Let me show you how to do it well
8 Ways to Revitalize Your Small Business Joy
Miserable in your business? I feel you. Thankfully - there are plenty of options available to you to make your business better this week. Check out my tips for how to break the negative cycle.
The 2 Skills That Actually Get You Paid
You might think you’re pretty good at your craft. You might be! But it’s not why your clients or workplace pays you. Here are the real reasons, and how you can acquire them.
How to Not Let Meetings Ruin Your Work Day
Meetings with people are fantastic, but if you’re not careful, you’ll start to feel like going from meeting to meeting is all you do. Here are my tips to combat that and take-back your work week.
How to Direct People on Camera
If you’re new to directing or your talent is new to being on video, it can be tricky to find your groove. Here are my 9 lessons learned in 10 years of video
How Your Words Impact Everything
Think word choice isn’t important? Don’t think it has an impact on your success in life? Think again. No really - that’s what you should do.
This is the Ultimate Marketing Skill Everyone Should Learn
Out of all the things you could learn about marketing, this is the thing I think will change your life the most. Have any guesses? (Don’t worry, I’ll tell you)
How to Attract New Clients Without Spending Money
Word-of-mouth is great for attracting new clients, but sometimes it’s nice to find alternative streams that are more consistent. Here’s how I grew my wedding photography business
When, How, & For Whom You Should Work for Free
Does it always make sense to work without pay? Not at all. But I’m arguing that there ARE times it’s beneficial. What are my reasons? Check out the blog to learn
In Defence of a Day Job
After 5 years of being self-employed, I understand that there are many more perks to being traditionally employed than I used to believe. Here are the reasons I think entrepreneurs should consider it.
Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Your Blog [Blog Writing Series #6]
Your blog is well on its way to seeing the big bad world. Amazing! Before we release her into the wild, we should optimize it so it’ll perform as best it can.
How to Succeed at Any Job (3 Principles)
There are 3 principles you’ll see any successful person employ. I’ve worked a handful of jobs in my day. Here’s how I conquered them all.
This Habit Will Help You Earn More Money & Be More Creative
It’s true: there’s a discipline out there that can help you in countless ways, you just need to be willing to do it. Here I share what it is + how it’ll make your life better
How Your Business Can Succeed Overnight
Everyone wants to know: How do I get more clients? Once and for all, I finally give you Marketing’s secret answer.
5 Mistakes Food & Beverage Companies Make on Social Media
No one’s a saint, so don’t think we’re judging, but there are some repeat-offenders when it comes to social media crimes committed by restaurants. Here’s how to fix them
8 Tips for Making Big Career Decisions
You’re at a fork in the road: What path should your career take? How do you make the right choice? Here are my 8 tips to help.
3 Ways to Boost Your Restaurant’s Revenue Next Month
Whether you’re recovering from COVID, sales have plateaued, or you just want a little help, here are my top 3 ways to boost your restaurant’s revenue next month.
Big Budget Clients: Why You Might Not Want Them
It’s easy to think finding clients with deeper pockets is the end goal, but I offer 5 reasons why that might not be true
How Restaurants Should Respond to Negative Reviews
Set down the flamethrower and step away from the grenade. Here’s how restaurants should respond to negative reviews when they want to keep their business
My Extensive Social Media Strategy for Restaurants
I pull no punches with this lengthy guide on how to establish a meaningful, practical strategy for your restaurant. Tons of secret tips, tricks, and techniques