The True Measure of Success To be able to carry money without spending it; To be able to bear an injustice without retaliating; To be able to do one's duty when critical eyes watch; To be able to … [Read more...] about MELISSA'S FAVORITES: The Definition of Success
Success Habits
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Leveraging Your Brand
I was catching up on my industry reading the other day with Qualified Remodeler. Does that surprise you? You thought I only read design publications, not nearly. We are in The Lifestyle Industry and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Leveraging Your Brand
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Do You Have a Dream?
I had a very interesting discussion with a colleague recently. I was doing my usual probing about their life, their future and their possibilities. Those of you that know me will be familiar with the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Do You Have a Dream?
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Mistakes You Are Making To Prevent Success!
Mistake #1: Lack of Focus (BSOS) You are a seminar junky, and if not seminars, then teleseminars and online learning. You follow each and every new opportunity that shows up. You have a growing … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Mistakes You Are Making To Prevent Success!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Mistakes That Will Silence Your Social Networking Success
When I speak of the social networks I am referring specifically to building your nest on Twitter, finding friends on Facebook, connecting on Linked In, getting contacts on Ecademy, and expanding your … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Mistakes That Will Silence Your Social Networking Success
3 Critical Mistakes Every Right-Brained Professional Makes!
First if you aren’t sure which side is dominant, read about it and take the test here. Right brained professionals are those most often in creative fields and the lifestyle industry. We excel at … [Read more...] about 3 Critical Mistakes Every Right-Brained Professional Makes!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Cooking Up Success!
Being somewhat of a personal and professional development junkie, attending seminars as often as possible, listening in to teleclasses, and checking out webinars, I've realized something VITAL. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Cooking Up Success!
Are You Connected?
How often do we focus exclusively on our client in business and forget to talk a bit about ourselves? Don't underestimate the power of finding those points of connection that will set you apart from … [Read more...] about Are You Connected?
Are You Easy to Do Business With?
At the Atlanta Home Furnishings summer market this last Friday I had an unusual experience. I had been checking out showrooms for a few filler pieces for my mountain retreat and found Go Home. It is a … [Read more...] about Are You Easy to Do Business With?