I walked into Starbucks and walked out with a Mocha Latte and 2 New Gigs

There are 3 Starbucks within 5 miles of my house. I know, nothing new there, right? Your house is probably no different. I used to think this is overkill, but recently something happened to make me see this phenomenon in a whole new light. I Once Was Blind… I’m no stranger to these establishments. The [...]

I Got More Business From My Client AFTER I Fired Him.

We’ve all had THAT client. Communication is spotty, and when it happens, it’s cursory, never with the depth or breadth of information you really need. Getting information is like pulling teeth and getting approval or edits is even worse? Well, I had one recently. Nice guy. Great business. Paid his 50% upfront without batting an [...]

5 Ways to Break Through Your Own Limitations

Sometimes it can seem as though you just cant go any further. You can’t break into a new niche… you can’t find that lucrative client… You want to keep growing, but can’t possibly take on any more business. Chances are, most of these roadblocks are limitations you’ve put on yourself. Here are a few ideas [...]

Are You A Writer Doing Business, Or a Business Person Who Writes?

You know, when you’re out in the woods all alone, you have lots of time to think. It’s a great time to get introspective…even philosophical. And if you ever give minimalist camping a try for an extended time there will come a point when you realize an interesting but important distinction. If you view yourself [...]