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Do What You Love
I went to a convention this week, Successful Outstanding Bloggers Conference, in Chicago. I got up at 5:30 and went to bed at 11 – for six days. It was non-stop learning, taking notes, talking to people, planning and being on the go. You’d think I’d be tired. That I would need a day or…
Read MoreWhy Won’t the Grapes Grow?
Meet Judy and Vern Harper. Here they are working in their vineyard within walking distance from my house. One bucket has water, one has new plants. This particular vineyard has been a little tricky for them. They’ve been working it for 7 years now. Normally, the vines should be growing well and producing. They’ve had…
Read MoreAre You Hungry?
I remember Oprah several years ago talking about buying a cow for a family – she was hooked up with this organization called Heifer International. I’m an Iowa girl and I know about heifers. We raised them when I was younger. I bought my first car by selling a heifer I had been given by…
Read MoreCluetrainplus10: Number 32
10 years ago The Cluetrain Manifesto was written. It’s a set of 95 thesis written as a call to action for all businesses operating within a new marketplace. These ideas were written to examine the impact of the internet on consumers and organizations. Cluetrain plus 10 is a homage to the original. 95 writers…
Read MoreSix Steps For Your Network Marketing Business
Chris Brogan wrote about Confidence and listed these six steps towards achieving it. I’m going to show you how to make those steps work for your own network marketing business! Small Steps How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. It’s an old joke and works for a reason. It’s true.…
Read MoreThe Open Toed Shoe Pledge
My cousin sent this to me. Blame her. The Open Toed Shoe Pledge As a member of the Cute Girl Sisterhood, I pledge to follow the Rules when wearing sandals and other open-toe shoes: I promise to always wear sandals that fit. My toes will not hang over and touch the ground, nor will my…
Read MoreSOBCon 09: First Day
Friday it all begins. I’ve been reviewing the schedules and thinking about the things I want to learn – and use in my business. I also have four sponsors and will be considering their businesses as well. I am a marketing executive for Melaleuca. My position with them entails introducing people to the company,…
Read MoreBalance in the Spring
Today I did the best I could at being in balance. I worked online from 7 to 9 am. I went to a meeting with a group of tech geeks (my people) and got hung up in the conversation until noon. Came home and helped my dad prepare the yard for 18 lavender plants and…
Read MoreSocial Media Suggestions for Small Business Events
I was a vendor at the Home and Business Expo in Iowa Falls, Iowa this past Saturday. It was hosted by KIFG radio and Times-Citizen Communications. They advertised with an 8 page separate section in the Iowa Falls and Ackley Paper. It was broadcast over the radio station. I found out about it from…
Read MoreMore Hutch: Five Reasons To Go To Hutch
Looking for a spot on the map in the middle of the country to take a trip? Visit Hutchinson, Kansas! The locals affectionately refer to it as Hutch Kansas. My hubby and I had the pleasure of visiting last week for a bloggers tour. We were there three days. What a great place to get…
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