Land of the Free Because of the Brave

Thank you doesn’t begin to cover it. To all who have served, and are still out there defending our country – we wouldn’t be free without your sacrifice. We are the land of the free because of the brave. Because of you! To every vet who has served or is serving, words aren’t enough. To…

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Dream and Plan Big!

It takes guts. To cross a bridge, dream big, get on a plane, talk to a stranger, or step out on your own into the world of business. Guts and grit. While a business plan is not always required, planning ahead will always support you and your goals. Each year I set aside time in…

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Rocking the Baby… Carrier

Our first few weeks back in the office have been pretty great as we dust off the inbox, get caught up with clients and team members, re-organize our work life, and tackle the ever-evolving schedule. And this is how we do it… I’ve been so grateful for everyone who is not only excited to meet…

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Keep Going!

When entrepreneurial doubt creeps in, take the chance to pull forward what you’ve already learned and assess what you can use from an experience to move forward. No one is perfect and everyone has a threshold for pain, but remember why you are in your business and don’t give up! Resilience is necessary for those…

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Firehose Learning and a Baby on My Hip…

In June we welcomed our baby girl with open arms, warm tears, and lots of smiles and cuddles. The last couple months have been a whirlwind of sleepless nights, feedings, diaper changes, and naps all on repeat. But the most incredible part is how beautiful she is, how smitten we are, and how much learning…

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Who Are You Feeding?

Self-talk isn’t just something therapists tell you to get under control. As a business owner, it is a very real thing that has power to keep you going or cut you off at the knees. So, who are you feeding with your self-talk? Doubt, criticism, and comparing your journey to someone else’s will never put…

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Working On Weekends

Just because one entrepreneur chooses or needs to work on weekends doesn’t mean everyone does… It is my opinion that before expecting a professional to respond, jump, and work after 5pm on Friday it would serve you well to ask them what hours they keep for their business – and then respect that. Unless there…

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Passion Fuels Action

When you start a business that you’re passionate about, it wakes you up and fuels action. Your passion creates ideas, which ignites more enthusiasm. You can’t stop thinking about it because you want it so bad that you are generating your own motivation. That’s what entrepreneurship should be. Am I right? I’ve heard so many…

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Choosing A Business Name And Brand

When I started my business in April of 2009 I decided to test the waters. The economy had crashed and I knew small businesses needed help. After registering Jamie Teasdale, LLC with Oregon, I took the first 10 months to determine what small businesses needed, what they were willing to pay for, and what I…

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Trusted Support System

This sabbatical I’m in wouldn’t be possible without a trusted support system around me. It isn’t hard to remember how lucky I am and this heart is grateful daily for my team at the helm of Propel’s ship during this precious time. Propel would not be what it is without the team members I have.…

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