I love trying to figure out new ways to make myself and my family happier. The only reason I find that people are not trying new things is fear of failure. Fear of failure is becoming an epidemic, but failing the family is the biggest fear of them all. No one lies on their deathbed…
Wherever you are in Arizona, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a wealth of fun opportunities to strengthen family relationships by taking a family day trip. I love this state and it’s so fun to explore Arizona’s unique geologic history and, as a family, experience a new adventure, all within a few hours of home. Cool…
I was recently at a business conference and the topic of how to make your business more environmentally friendly was debated. Running a business in Washington state is a little different than running one in Arizona, especially when it comes to running an eco friendly green business. Certain states across the U.S. have ‘green business’…
We live in a very interesting generation. Gone are the days when advertising was automatically synonymous with truth. With so much information at our fingertips 24 hours a day, branding is crucial for success because brand loyalty is built through truth in advertising. It would be easy to pass this off as an issue only companies…
Playing games with your family is a great way to help stimulate more creative and innovative thinking in not only yourself but also your children. Family games are a great way to bring the family together, teach children about following rules, get them away from technology for a little bit, and to help promote creative…
A well-known quote from the classic novel War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy starts with the phrase: “All happy families are alike…” While that is not exactly the case, all families are unique of course, it’s true that the happiest of families have have habits in common that lead to their overall well being, happiness,…
Personal growth is a topic many of us think about on a regular basis, whether we realize it or not. Each year on January 1st resolutions are made across the globe by people hoping to achieve something new, finish something, or attain something. By March we’re chastising ourselves for our ‘failure’ when we’ve barely gotten…
Let’s face it, most people love the idea of working for themselves, being their own boss, or bringing a breakthrough idea to the market that sends them on the fast track to retirement. Unfortunately, this is not a reality that wantrepreneurs will face, and it can even seem impossible to know where to begin to reach…
Imagine you already have a full-time job, kids, a spouse, hobbies, you know – a life. Tack on top of that a part-time job of cleaning house and getting all those chores done. Not a stranger’s house but your house. Oh, and you’re not getting paid. According to a research survey, in 2011 the total…
As a business leader, you always have a lot on your plate. Your world is set at a ‘gogogo’ pace, and there’s just never enough time to get things done. How are you supposed to add anything else to your schedule, especially if it’s something like going to the gym? Arianna Huffington who was the…
In such a massive digital world, how can a small local franchise ever get noticed online? After owning my own franchise business and years of consulting hundreds of franchise owners, I’ve learned how to help them overcome this difficult question. First of all, franchisees need to remember that even though the internet is worldwide, you…
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with various nonprofit organizations to help them improve their marketing strategies. During our first meeting, I always ask the organization leaders in-depth questions so that I can truly understand what their nonprofit does and values. Often, the leaders mention that their volunteers are a core part…