Overcoming Adversity Changed My Mindset
I can say now, after going through much adversity and changing my mindset, I'm where I want to be in my life - working from home and having the flexibility and freedom that I was looking for in a dream lifestyle. Overcoming adversity in my life, changed my mindset for...
Start A Second Income Stream
As the covid-19 pandemic continues to run its course throughout the world, millions of people are being laid off or let go from their day jobs or out of contractual work of any kind. This leads me to ask, why not start a second income stream? It is a very dim and...
It’s A New World Out There!
This coronavirus outbreak is certainly a big concern for all of us. We may have not been worried initially, but as the past week has shown, it’s a new world out there! And it’s not a good one, right now. The life that we knew before the outbreak, may never exist...
Success Begins With Failure
Success begins with failure. This is truer than any of us would like to admit and yet is something we constantly resist. Mistakes make us feel bad, so then we often miss out on the great benefits of failing (yes it’s true – benefit!). Failing means that it gives us...
We Need Residual Income
I started my entrepreneurial journey with buying a retail franchise in my early 20s which was a pretty bold move when I look back. I really loved it, but I was working crazy long hours, hiring staff, firing staff and constantly putting out fires. At the time, I had...
It’s Time To March Forward
In one month, it will be the end of the first quarter, so are you still on track? If not, I'm reminding you that it's time to march forward. Have you ever in your past life taken the plunge and got something very important accomplished in a very short time? When...
3 Tips for Personal Development
Let me start off by saying that if it wasn't for these 3 tips for personal development, I would not be where I am today! I was 22 years old when this all started and even though it was all new to me, I decided that I would give a shot as did my business partner who...
Time to Woman Up
It's time to "Woman Up" is my way of referring to what is normally “Man Up”. This implies a woman is brave, strong or tough enough to deal with any unpleasant situation. To me that is what “Woman Up” means. So when we talk about your personal or business life, are...
Work Less and Earn More
Who wouldn’t want to work less and earn more? What if you could set your own schedule and spend more of your days with your family, traveling or pursuing hobbies? You can. The concept of working less and earning more isn’t just some sensational idea that people talk...
Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate
Lately, I've had a number of people ask me about the pros and cons of investing in real estate. Many of my colleagues have either lost money or gained money, but the main thing is for you to be comfortable with the possibility of losing or gaining inside of the...
Time for BeachWork!
Nothing gets me more excited than heading south to warmer climates during the cold winter here in Canada. So, it was time for BeachWork! But this BeachWork was different and even more important than just enjoying the warmer weather. Why? Because I was with my amazing...
Side Hustle in The Gig Economy
I have talked about the value of having a side hustle, and earning additional income alongside your current day job. The funny thing is, that I was already doing the side hustle back in my early years. When I left high school, I had 3 jobs while putting myself through...
Habit Your Way
Today is not about "have your way" but instead "habit your way!" Habits. Some are good, some are bad, some are effective and some are totally ineffective. “Good habits are formed. Bad habits we fall into.” - Source unknown Some we have to write down to follow them,...
Take Time To Think
The holiday break is a great opportunity to take time to think - to think about all things including your life and your business. And believe me, we all need to do this. But most of us don’t. So why don't we? As Mike Michalowicz says in his book Clockwork, "hard work...
Do You Believe?
Do You Believe? At this time of year, many children are thinking about Santa Claus and hoping he will bring them what they have on their wish list. They are so excited and that’s why they can't sleep on Christmas Eve. All because they believe in something very...
Investing in Yourself
Today's article is all about investing in yourself. Just last week, my team and I attended our industry conference that is held in Vegas every year. I learned a long time ago that the best thing I could do was to continuously do things that improved myself. I don’t...
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
You don’t know what you don’t know. Last week, I wrote about starting a side hustle or home-based business to generate more income for you. I am passionate about doing this and one of the ways I started my side hustle was through the network marketing business...
Start Before The New Year
Yes, it's time to start before the new year. I have talked about this before and I will talk about it forever because I believe in being in business for yourself. December is indeed the time to start your side hustle or home-based business, if you don't already have...
Entrepreneurs Can’t Succeed Without This
I learned a long time ago when I was a young franchise owner, a newbie and fresh into business, that there was something I had to work on everyday. I realized early on, that entrepreneurs can't succeed without this. Yep... I had to work on myself! I was fortunate...
What My Granddaughter Taught Me
Today, I want to talk about what my granddaughter taught me. Just this past weekend, she turned one year old. I vividly remember experiencing first hand, the home birth my daughter went through with a mid-wife, her husband, and her two dogs nearby, all assisting her!...
Don’t Try To Be An Expert
I think many of us strive to be an expert in something. It kind of goes with how we are brought up and educated. And it kind of goes hand in hand with having a career and being a professional. I know my husband wanted to be an aviation expert and professional. And...
Don’t Let These Hurdles Get in The Way
As an entrepreneur and home based business owner, do you feel like you are jumping over hurdles most days? I know, I certainly was and it's sure doesn't make it easy. Today, let's talk about them, so you can deal with them head on and be more productive and get better...
The Power of Generosity
How many times have you heard it’s not the gift but the thought that counts. Well this all comes from the concept and power of generosity. The fact that you thought enough of someone and gave them a gift is what matters, not the actual gift. And you gave without...
Doing Your ABC’s?
With every business, no matter what it is, there are certain things that are so basic and so important, maybe even so vital, to the success of the business. So are you doing your ABC's? Let's get to it, so that you can start to apply these each and every day. First,...
The ‘No Excuses’ Attitude
The 'no excuses' attitude starts with my business story, where I took my business profits and turned them into smart real estate investments which resulted in a $2 million dollar + portfolio in just 5 years. This was the beginning of building real wealth and my desire...