Are You Flexible Enough to Build an Empire?

Think back to when you were a child. More than likely, you were flexible, as your skin was young and could stretch, often leaving tight-skinned adults wondering how in the heck you got yourself into the strange looking position. Did you ever try to put both of your feet behind your head? Did you ever […]

Organization that Saves You Time Money & Stress

I don’t know about you, but at my home, once summertime is upon us, our schedule unravels. The kid’s bedtime shifts from 8:30 pm to midnight, and sometimes even one or two in the morning. As parents, our bedtime stretches from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am, and breakfast is served at 10:00 am instead of […]

Is This Keeping You from Greater Success?

As a Mother of four, my son is at an age of comprehensive thought patterns. Of course, his thoughts of reason are clouded and often far from reality, but boy does he sure make a good effort to prove his point. I often tell him that he should be a lawyer, due to his ability […]

Are Your Conference Calls Boring?

Do you often attend online phone or video conferences? Are there times you feel like skipping the call because they can get boring or repetitive? Do you ever host a phone or video conference? Whether you host it or are a participant on a conference call, I encourage you to inspire some excitement on the call. […]

Rules of Engagement During a One-on-One Meeting

Rules of Engagement When meeting a contact to discuss business many are, and have been, making classic mistakes that are hindering them from getting the responses they desire.  When you don’t get the responses you desire, you also don’t get the business growth that you need and desire.  I encourage you to learn these tips […]

Why Your Cell Phone Is Destroying Your Empire

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you have a business, not an Empire. Later in this article I will explain this in more detail, and give you counsel on how to change your status and results. Are clients and potential clients calling your personal cell phone? Are you getting notifications popping […]

One Word Will Transform Your Business

Oftentimes, I have financial advisers reach out to me in hopes of coaxing me to the local coffee shop to listen to how they can save me. Yes, they tell me how they can help me save money and retire comfortably. One time, I was tricked into meeting one of these seemingly financial life savers. […]

Elena’s 10 Rules of Celebrating Your Clients

Your clients are more than just a paycheck. They are your company…without them, your business does not exist. So, is a “Thank You” card truly enough? Are the words “Thank You for your business” at the end of your invoice truly enough? Is a box of candy in the mail enough? When you weigh your […]

Why Mastermind Groups Are Key To Your Success.

Do you desire collaboration with like-minded people? Are you a person who wants to receive support right where you are in your business endeavors? Do you desire to build ongoing networking relationships? The desire to run my own business has been on fire in me since I was about 20 years old. I have always […]