Leadership Resources
A Business Owner’s Guide to Delegating
Delegation is the key to owning your time as a business owner. Most times business owners have too much on their plate, which causes their time to become extremely limited, and, sometimes, projects take longer than needed. If this sounds anything like you, there is hope! Everyone’s time is limited, but your time is most…
Read MoreWhat Happens When A Small Business Marketing Conference Isn’t What You Thought?
I was excited. Really, I was. Being given a ticket to a marketing conference which no less than a dozen people in my new network had been talking about and recommending was pretty cool stuff. Granted, being GIVEN a ticket is also pause for consideration and I had been forewarned that the information may be…
Read MoreWhat To Know When Traveling To NYC For Business!
What To Know When Traveling To NYC For Business! – When I traveled to NYC for the #SMWNYC conference, I did meet some great people and explored a city I hadn’t visited in over 10 years, but the entire week was an experience… here’s why: #1. Crosswalks & traffic lanes are a mere suggestion here. –…
Read MoreAnnual Business Planning: Jamie-Style
If you know me, odds are good that you know about my annual business planning ritual. Every year, I go through a six step process that brings clarity and purpose to my business for the upcoming year. Because I consistently get questions about what I do during my retreats, how I do it, what I…
Read More7 Ways You Can Develop A Team of Leaders
As an entrepreneur, you are the leader of your team members. You provide them tasks, direction, and inspiration. They work for you and your business because they believe in your vision. However, you also want your team members to become leaders themselves so you can take a step back from your business and trust your…
Read More5 Entrepreneur Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years
Five years ago, the company I worked for (and may never have left) was swallowed by our ‘sister’ company and they closed our location for good. No more than 2 weeks later I had conversations with a small business owner that was in need of my help and shortly after, my business launched. Over the…
Read MoreIs It Worth the Risk?
I often find that I put myself in “no risk, no reward” situations. Through my travels and life experiences thus far, I’ve discovered the saying to remain true. If I have learned anything, it’s that you truly do not know what you are capable of if you do not push the boundaries and step outside…
Read MoreA Business Owner’s Guide to Letting Go of Control
Being a leader spearheading a particular venture can be a very tough job. It’s up to you to be the visionary, communicate the vision, motivate the team, troubleshoot any problems, and make sure the whole operation runs smoothly. Every business owner and entrepreneur understands the weight of these burdens. In that leadership position, it’s…
Read MoreDo You Own a Job?
At some point in any career, we all reach a point of asking ourselves “why am I doing this?” Whether it’s the daily grind of 9-5, the blood, sweat, and tears of a startup, or the many hats of owning a business, there’s always a tradeoff and a reward. But, hopefully for all of us,…
Read MoreWhat Do Most Businesses Learn in 4 Years? by Jamie Teasdale
The lessons our first 4 years in business taught us After being in business for almost four years, one thing I can say with assurance is: we’re not in Kansas anymore! Owning a business is much different than I thought it would be, both in good ways and challenging ways. There have been difficulties, triumphs,…
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