Do you have a favorite movie? If I asked you right now to name some of your favorite movies, what would it be? Now, think about those movies and ask yourself why you love them? Is there a pattern? Some people love science fiction movies with aliens, some people love sports movies with a “Cinderella

I woke up in the middle of the night. I am not sure what time; I am thinking around 1 am. I had a lot on my mind, I guess. Mostly high school shenanigans since I was a freshman, and I must have been carrying a lot of burden and feeling a lot of worries of the world. My own little world,

Circumstances are facts of life. Whatever circumstance you are in right now is what it is. You might have some thoughts about it, but the truth remains: You are in it, and you can’t control it. Now, the thoughts in your head can be very different. Thoughts are sentences in your head and those sentences can range in

I was having a conversation with a good friend the other day about my golf game. Well, I was mostly talking; he was just listening…I think. As you might have read from my past article, I’ve been trying to pass the PAT (Player Ability Test) to become a PGA Teaching Professional. You must shoot a score

I am going to share a very personal secret. Not very many people know this intimate detail about me, but today is the day. I am going to be vulnerable and share it. Are you ready? Okay, here it goes. Oh, man…I am not sure if I can do this. I am so nervous. Okay,

I can count on my hands how many times I’ve been to a professional basketball game. So…less than ten if you were wondering how many fingers I have. And out of those, most of the seats were not great…in fact, some of the seats caused my nose to bleed. I have always wondered what it

I heard someone say, “The only time I ever need a partner is when I am dancing.” Just to put it into context, this was quoted by an entrepreneur who got burned on several business partnerships that cost him a lot of grief, stress, and most of his money. He swore that he would never

What if I were a genie who just came out of the lamp to grant you three wishes? What would you wish for? From what I gather from my own research, there are three main things that most people will want. Happiness Health Money Well, I might not be able to help you with the

“It’s all about relationships.” How many times have you heard this saying in reference to doing business? Well, I have heard it all of my working career, and honestly, I haven’t heard a lot of opposition to this interesting concept. But it does make me wonder: Is it really all about relationships? What does that

Tell me the truth, how many times have you helped your friends move? If you own a truck, I bet your number is higher than most. Have you heard this quote before? “True friends are the ones who have a truck.” If you haven’t, it’s because I just made it up. But seriously, having a

First, you take a deep breath. It also helps when you close your eyes. Then, internally, you say to yourself, “You are enough.” Also, remind yourself, “Don’t take it personally what others say about you. And don’t be alarmed or surprised when there’s rudeness, rejection, and yelling…remind yourself once again…I am enough”. It even helps

What do these sets of characters have in common? Din Djarin & Grogu, Samba & Rafiki, Harry Potter & Albus Dumbledore, Neo & Morpheus, and finally, Elsa/Anna & Olaf? If you guessed, one of them is the hero of the story; the other is the guide in the story…you are absolutely right. If you follow

Let’s pretend you are pursuing your love interest for a long, long time. Finally, this person agreed to have dinner with you. A real date!! So, with much excitement, you pick out your favorite fancy restaurant, Jack in the Box. Now, you have exactly 45 minutes to win this person over. What will you say?

I was chit-chatting with my friend the other day about his business, and as he kept talking about all the challenges he was facing, I couldn’t help but think to myself… “oh wow, it’s really costing him to live without my products or my services.” Or better yet, a bit more dramatically…” oh wow, he

While reading this, I don’t know where you are, but I hope you are cozy, warm, and safe. We’ve been experiencing some unusual amount of rain here in Southern California. It’s raining right now as I write this, and I just heard that it’s in record numbers. Funny rain story: when I was dating Maria

I went to Costco yesterday in the mid-afternoon. It was a bit busy and everyone was beelining to the cart area to claim one for their shopping pleasure/comfort before they ran out. Instead of heading over to the typical area like everyone else, I looked over to the abandoned area. It’s a close vicinity of

My sister subscribes to my content and she reads them from time to time. I don’t think she reads all of them though. I test her sometimes by writing about things she might find interesting and sometimes she would reply with a comment. Let’s see if she reads this one. I’ll let you know. So,

I had an inspiration board long time ago. I cut out pictures from the magazine of dudes with certain physical characteristics. What did they look like? I am so glad you asked. They had low body fat and well-sculpted muscle definition. Especially around the stomach area. Let’s call it a six-pack. I would describe them

My goal is to someday be good enough at golf to earn PGA Teaching Professional credentials. This means having that coveted PGA logo next to my name and on my title. It will show that I have gone through the grueling 4-year curriculum and passed the PAT (Player Ability Test), which I have already taken

I wish I could show you my journal collection. Hang on, let me go count them. I’ll be right back. Okay, I counted 23. This includes the Full Focus Planner, Bullet Journal, Gratitude Journal, Brandon Burchard’s High-Performance Planner Journal… it includes many different designs of blank journals that I started filling in. Oh, and I

New year, new you! So, do you want to set a bunch of goals that you most likely won’t reach? In fact, February 28th is the official day when all your set goals will die and won’t be thought of again until this time next year. Yup. But why? Why is it so hard? Apparently,

Have you heard of that thought-provoking question people often ask in a “get-to-know” group setting? “What would you do with your life if money wasn’t an issue?”

Have you heard of that thought-provoking question people often ask in a “get-to-know” group setting? “What would you do with your life if money wasn’t an issue?” It’s a fair question. It will definitely help you look deep within and even examine your current life status and purpose. This can often lead to asking yourself

As I approach an age where I inquire about a separate senior citizen menu at restaurants, I’m searching for heroes in my own age group. What’s the point of having audacious goals if they’re simply physically impossible? For instance, most PGA professionals on tour and the young whipper-snapper high school/college golfers are hitting the ball

I grew up in Reno. When you want to travel to Lake Tahoe to witness the breathtaking views of the lake surrounded by snowcapped mountains during the summer or just simply want to take on the black diamond ski slopes during the winter, you fly into Reno. Tahoe is just hop-skip away to the wonders

Have you ever heard someone say, “…and what he/she said totally changed my life!” I wish I could gather up these life-changing phrases and the context they were spoken in and write a book. I would call it

Have you ever searched for “sales tips and hacks” on Google or TikTok? If not, you should—it’s a treasure trove of valuable insights into what’s working, what’s trending, and what’s not working in the world of sales. For example: A powerful tip to guide people in choosing the right product is using these four magical words:

If you are like me, you lived most of your life NOT thinking about correcting someone who lumps marketing and sales into the same sentence. Mostly because you are not 100% sure what the differences are. I mean…ultimately, they seem to serve the same purpose, right? Sales and marketing both aim to increase revenue and

My car-buying experience has never been a good one. Maybe it’s because I’ve experienced it with my dad most of my life. He loves to bargain and he’s a tough cookie. I mean, to an extreme… almost illegally tough. By the time we sign the contract to purchase, the salesperson is usually exhausted and borderline ready

If you are in sales, or if you ever tried to sell anything, have you ever had the prospect say…”I am not interested.”? So, how do you overcome this objection? Well, you don’t. Because “I am not interested” is not an objection. It’s the truth. You are just not interesting. Sorry. Someone came up to

My friend looked down at my feet. I guess something caught her eye. My shoelace was loose. With a concerned look on her face and with her soft, caring voice she said, “Hey, your shoelace is untied.” To which I replied, “Yeah, I know, I understand your worry and I appreciate it but did you

Well, whoever said all good things must come to an end must have been talking about our influential marketing series. If you’ve been following, over the past weeks, we’ve embarked on an educational and inspirational journey together, exploring the intricate world of it all. Hope you gained some insight and discovered some new ways to implement it

On a regular workday, Nathan found himself in an unexpected situation while heading to his job, his trusty truck suddenly called it quits right there on the highway. Instead of letting this disastrous circumstance ruin his day, Nathan decided to roll with the punches. With his skateboard in one hand and a bottle of ocean spray

Don’t you hate it when you are intensely lifting weights to increase your muscle mass and you want to listen to high-energy pumping music but you don’t want to bother anyone so you have these expensive wireless Bluetooth headphones with earpads on and it keeps falling off your head? Me too!! Just kidding, I can’t

I have a friend. I think he is on my email list so he might be reading this right now. He’s one of the most interesting and amazing humans I’ve ever met. One way we connected is through running. He runs. He runs a lot. In fact, he has created multiple running groups all over

If you are interested or involved in any type of marketing for your company or brand, you can’t ignore the phenomenon that has revolutionized the way businesses promote their products and services. Basically leveraging the credibility and reach of prominent individuals across various social media platforms. That’s right, we are talking about Influencer Marketing. Influencer marketing has

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride of online course creation… As you know, we are doing a series on the best way to create a passive income, and online digital course creation is the trending solution. But be warned: it’s not that simple. Every twist and turn could lead to either resounding success or a crash-and-burn

My dad is 87 and he just wrote a book. Since retirement, he’s been taking long walks every day. And when I say long, I mean long, like 2-3 hours at a time. We live close by so sometimes I would see him walking so I would honk and wave. But with two heart surgeries

If you’ve been following our new series on how to create an online digital course to make passive income, here’s a quick summary and links to each subject. Why an Online Digital Course is the best idea for passive income How to turn your knowledge into an online course What platform to use So now

Now that you’ve taken your steps to turn your knowledge into a course, what’s next? Well, you’ll need to choose a platform to help create, upload and sell your course as well as market it. If you are not super tech savvy or not too familiar with what’s out there, you came to the right place.

We are living in the digital age right now where millions are making a full-time living (and beyond) through passive income. And according to our research, online courses are really making an impact without any hint of slowing down.  So, where do we even begin? How do we take our experience and translate it into

Someone explained the definition of passive income to me a long time ago as “a way of making an income while you are sleeping.” Whoa!! That would be my dream job. Get it? Dream job. hahah.  That doesn’t mean there’s no work involved – there’s a lot of time, energy, and work to set it up, but

Have you ever set a goal on the outer boundaries of what you think is possible? Then systematically pursued it? If you have, then you know: when you completely and wholly immerse yourself in the process of reaching that goal, you find yourself at your best…at your peak. With our Peak Performance series, we’ve covered

You’ve heard these crazy stories before. The real, documented cases of ordinary individuals displaying incredible feats of strength in times of emergency, including instances of people lifting cars to save lives. These incidents are often referred to as “super-human” or “hysterical strength.” When faced with extreme stress or life-threatening situations, the body can release a

In the crowded locker room, 30 minutes before entering a sold-out stadium in front of thousands of roaring fans, he starts his routine. First, some calisthenics…like a seasoned prizefighter, hopping from side to side. Next, wide circles with his arms, then some stretching and grip work. He’s got to make sure his blood is flowing,

When I ran my first marathon, I “hit the wall” at mile 20. Hitting the wall in marathon language means your body just simply runs out of energy. It’s an awful experience. When you hit it, it really does feel like running into a brick wall. I guess that’s where they derived the phrase from. Your legs

Here’s a crazy study. When injecting rats with ovarian extract, their adrenal cortexes became enlarged and their immune systems were activated. What does that even mean? I actually have no idea. However, when injecting rats with just plain saline, it triggered the same response.  So…what did we learn? We learned that by doing something that shocked

I just joined a gym. It’s been a while since I worked out other than my running. And I thought I needed to strengthen not only my heart but the rest of my body as well. I am finding myself getting weaker and fatigued more quickly and I am starting to feel my age. And

In my past life, I was a design engineer. I designed products on a sophisticated 3D modeling software and put it through another program that flattens the design with all the sheet metal bend lines calculated (the metal stretches when you bend it, so you have to factor that in). When that’s complete, we put it

I love that you are still following through with this awesome series called “Will it Fly?” I hope it’s providing the tools you need to navigate the marketplace as you prepare to launch your idea into the world. Last week, I helped you measure the climate of the market, discover your target audience, find who the top influencers are

If you are just tuning in, we’ve been talking all about “Will it Fly?” It’s a series dedicated to helping you do the research for any business ideas you might have to test their viability. This week, I am going to share some strategies on Market Mapping. It’s basically a way to gather information on

Did you do the homework from last week? So far for our “Will it Fly” series (focusing on testing any business ideas you might have), we’ve had 2 homework assignments. Looking ahead into our future and looking at our past. If you look at the result of your homework from last week, you’ll start to piece together what kind of

If you are just tuning in, we are doing a series called “Will it Fly” which focuses on testing any business ideas you might have to make sure you don’t waste your time and money before jumping into it. I will help you critically examine the validity of your idea(s), research your market and get

I used to have a little notepad next to my bed. I wanted to be ready just in case in the middle of the night, I came up with a brilliant idea that could change the world…or…that could make me rich…or…both. The notebook had to be near me because if I didn’t write it down

I know I’ve been talking about ChatGPT all month, but before we get started let’s do a quick summary of what it is.  It’s essentially an Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant that helps you write stories, generate ideas, understand and respond to questions and can provide the best answers to any questions you might have. It’s able to

I started a TikTok and Youtube Shorts channel for 2 things. First, I wanted a creative outlet for my obsession – golf. And second, I was interested in doing an educational experiment. I wanted to dive deeper into how TikTok and Youtube Shorts works.  It seems so different from my current social media platforms (Facebook,

For the last couple of weeks. I’ve introduced you to ChatGPT and the awesome technology that really can make our lives easier. Check out what it is here and how it can help you here. But have you ever wondered what ChatGPT or any other AI currently available are NOT able to do? I thought about this for

Do you remember what I said about ChatGPT last week? Specifically, I asked ChatGPT whether or not they plan to overthrow humans, and ChatGPT assured me, “AI technology can create amazing opportunities, enhance productivity and free up humans to do more complex and creative tasks that require critical thinking.”  Okay, that sounds pretty good. So, let’s test

By now, you’ve probably heard some chat around the water cooler, or around the dinner table, or just in casual conversations about ChatGPT. The way I heard it was from someone I met at a party who is doing his PhD and currently working as a TA grading papers for his 70+ students. He said

Finally, the day you’ve all been waiting for. (Right?) This is the finale of our recent series and there’s a CALL TO ACTION that I’ve been hinting to you about. For those of you reading this for the first time, here’s a quick summary. We’ve been talking about the psychology of success and happiness and

Okay, okay, I get it. If you’ve been following our latest series, it’s filled with a lot of advice that’s easy to say or write about, but a little tougher to live out.  “The secret sauce of being awesome is Believing.” You’ve got to have confidence, you must believe in yourself, also expect great things, and for heaven

If reading the subject line inspired you to open this email as fast as possible, you probably have just one question burning in your mind: “What is the secret sauce of success??”  What if I told you the answer could be encapsulated in one word with seven letters?  BELIEVE. Why is believing so important? I

Let me know if you can relate. At some point in your entrepreneur journey, or somewhere in your professional career path, you lose the joy of it all. I mean like gone. Like you can barely get out of bed to go to work, and once you get enough courage to get in the shower,

Here’s an interesting thought. Picture an elite athlete who has reached the pinnacle of his or her success. They’ve accomplished the feat that most humans can’t even imagine to dream. Wouldn’t you think they’d now be completely free from the fear of failing, the sting of criticism and judgment, and ultimately have the power to

Are you one of those people who fast-forward through commercials? I live with a person who does that (I won’t mention any names). But this person also listens to podcasts or YouTube videos at 1.5x or 2.0x the normal speed. She just wants the facts and she wants them as soon as possible.  But, back to

Have you heard of the term “Tiger effect”? It represents the countless ways that one person (Tiger Woods) completely changed the game of golf and its industry as a whole.  The tournaments that he played in had to prepare for quadruple the number of spectators that showed up to watch; the concession stand had to

For those of you following my weekly emails, we just got into a series on “My Favorite Things.” And as a marketing agency, I am super pumped to present my next winner.  The category? Best Logo Rebrand.  Yes, that’s right, which company spent hours and hours researching the new trends, came up with their development plan

Do you know what I love? Let me tell you. I love raindrops on roses. Or how about whiskers on kittens?…so cute. In my kitchen, I like bright copper kettles, and don’t forget my warm woolen mittens on cold winter days. And if you knew me, you would know that I love gifts, especially when

I don’t know if some of you can relate, but I remember waiting in line with a quarter in my hand so I could call my mom from a public payphone. I also remember flipping through the pages of the phone book attached to a cable in the phone booth trying to find the nearest auto

If you are following our series this month, it’s about highlighting the best online app or software I use for my business that I hope can help you too. First was Typeform. Second was Monday.com, and today, I am pleased to present: Freshbooks. I was introduced to Freshbooks through a friend who was using Quickbooks as an accounting software for

Have you ever used a formula that starts with “=VLOOKUP”? I am guessing some of your eyes just lit up. Some of you are ready to hit the reply button to tell me you know exactly what I am talking about, and you want to commiserate together about the hours of painful memories trying to figure

I remember the days when I would walk up and down the aisle at a store looking for the latest software to install on my computer. It came in a disc form and had really great packaging. They had accounting software, graphic software, spreadsheet software, and even the latest games. I would buy it for

I am officially obsessed!!  For the last couple of months, I’ve become fixated on two things: Camper Van Conversions & Vanlifers. There’s something so satisfying about watching an empty van come to life. I am talking about adding insulation to every nook and cranny, detailed wiring for lights, solar panels, inverters, plumbing for the kitchen sink, drainage,

As we come to the end of 2022, all of us at BOS Media want to say one more huge THANK YOU to everyone we get to work with.  You’ve probably heard me say this a hundred times, but more than anything else, BOS Media is about RELATIONSHIPS. Our business is personal, and I never take

Okay, golf talk. Don’t go away yet, it’ll get interesting, even if you hate golf. I’ve been a golfer for 40+ years. And in golf, there’s a handicap system. You play 18 holes and keep an accurate score, and you have to submit the score to an organization called USGA. They rate the golf course

If you know me, I might get a bit annoying when the year is approaching the end. I start talking about new year’s resolutions, setting new goals, going over last year’s goals, reflecting on the past, dreaming about the future…etc. I am just wired that way and I am somehow surrounded by people who are

The quick, simple answer to the subject line is YES! I totally believe one of the most important things we can do as a business owner is to grow a solid, relevant, and valid email list. I realized the importance of this when a good friend of mine, after being pushed out of an insurance firm

A logo is so much more than just an image, text or a symbol; it’s a representation of who you are, what you value and what you believe. If you do it right, it can capture the whole story of your company in a meaningful way. A well-designed logo will help customers remember you and build

As part of our current FAQ series, we couldn’t forget about all the website inquiries we get – it’s really the bread and butter of what we do. So without further ado, here are the questions that most people have before getting their website designed, developed and launched. What is your design process? Here are

You might be laughing at this subject line – why am I getting this unsolicited email to ask me about unsolicited emails? Well, first let me assure you that I am a real human writing a real email and that I am doing it to help you and not hurt you. Do you trust me? As

Last week, we kicked off our FAQ series talking about SEO. Today, we’ll look at another acronym that I get asked about often: “Does my website need to be ADA-compliant?” This question comes from almost every type of client that I have. Part of delivering the best possible customer service includes placing a high value

It’s funny, I’ve been doing this job long enough that I can start predicting the questions that will be thrown at me during a discovery/sales call. Over the years, I started accumulating these questions and documenting them so they can be easily accessible to our team and also to our potential clients. So that got me

Have you watched the National Geographic Documentary called Free Solo yet? If not, you should. It’s about this dude named Alex Honnold who did the unthinkable. He climbed a 3000-foot rock wall in Yosemite called El Capitan at 31 years of age. Not only that, he did it without any ropes, harnesses, or a net. What does that mean?

“God must love ordinary people because He made so many of us.” –Coach Jim Valvano I always thought about writing a book. I guess what prompted me was reading so many self-help books about time management, transformation, diet, money, entrepreneurship, real estate, fitness, etc. The common theme in all the books I’ve read has been…be the best, work

When I was in high school, I used to play at a local municipal golf course a lot. It was cheap and they didn’t require a proper dress code. I wore a printed t-shirt with jean shorts and goofy socks rolled up with tennis shoes. I had a mixed set of used clubs and an

I did a quick search on my website through all the blogs I’ve written to see which word comes up the most. Apparently, I reference the word “success” a lot. Well, I guess in a way, we are all trying to achieve that somehow. But the bigger question is, what is it? How do you

The legendary professional singer Tony Bennett has a famous quote: “If you follow your passion, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This idea is also solidified by none other than Oprah herself – here’s her advice: “You’ve got to follow your passion. You’ve got to figure out what it is you love –

I had a meeting with a potential client yesterday and he said something that really aligned with what I’ve been thinking about…especially for this series of how to increase sales for your business. He said when he goes on a site to purchase something, he’s always looking for options to see if this is the product he

I bought a shirt. Not just one, but a set of 7 in all different color variations. I just couldn’t ignore the social media ads anymore. They knew me so well…the simple ad spoke to my soul. It even featured a discount code that I could use immediately. And on top of that, it gave me an

If you are just joining us in our new series, you’ve come at just the right time. We are talking about Money! Not just talking about it, we are trying to figure out how to get more of it. So, here’s the deal. If you ask any business owner their strategy for growth, they will

Yes, I love what I do. But, I also need the basic necessities of life. The roof over our heads, food in our bellies, and golf lessons. And yes, I love helping people and supporting them to reach their entrepreneurial goals…but I can’t do this without paying the bills and keeping the lights on. If

I am loving this new series on tangible ways to grow our sales. Basically, what can we do to make some more money. One of the steps we listed last week is first defining your products. Well, let’s dive a bit deeper and understand how defining your products can help you increase your sales. But

Do you have a green thumb? Not talking about the Hulk – it’s about your ability to take care of plants. Sometimes I look at my neighbor’s garden full of flowers and color with fresh fruit and vegetables and I think, “wow, I wish I had that.” For a lot of us, that’s where it

For those of you who have been following our email series, we’ve been talking about dream jobs. How to get it (if you are applying), and how to provide it (if you are hiring). It’s been a fun series as we learn about what specific questions to ask to offer special insight to yourself, how to hire someone that understands

“So, tell me about yourself.” Did you know this is the most asked question during an interview? And did you also know that 90% of people don’t really know how to answer? Where do you start? Do you tell them where you were born and what your childhood was like? Do you only tell them the most recent

Do you know what’s interesting to me? When I observe different businesses and start getting to know their staff, a lot of times they all seem to have a similar vibe. Like this one time, I got off the freeway and realized that my tire was flat. Not having a spare, I had to quickly

Well, I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from last week’s email about finding your dream job and how I totally messed up during my final interview to NOT get it. You can read about my sad story here. So today, I want to start from where I left off. As I shared before, I just kept replaying the interview

I haven’t told this story to a lot of people but here goes… I interviewed for a job at Disney 20+ years ago. I’d been promoted at my current job as an Industrial Engineer and after working super hard and really enjoying the world I was in, I had an opportunity to apply for the

Hopefully what we’ve shared the past few weeks has helped inspire you to truly think like an entrepreneur about your business. If you’ve been too busy to read these recent insights, you may want to take some time to go back and check them out — it could save you from the many well-intentioned but

Our little family of four has been going to the same dentist for the last 15 years. They know us by name and know all the little intricate details about us. They knew when my daughter was running for student council; they knew when my son was getting his driver’s license; they knew I started growing

Confession. McDonald’s Fries are better than In-n-Out. I don’t care how for 75 years, their potatoes are shipped right from the farm, individually cut in their stores, and then cooked in 100% sunflower oil. And I don’t care that they’ve never been frozen. I prefer double fried in lard straight from the freezer with a pound

I started my business designing and developing websites because that’s what I knew how to do. I was pretty good at it, and I also enjoyed it. I come from a few generations of artists in our family, so I think I might have inherited an eye for design. Also, I studied engineering so I

A long, long time ago when I would dream about someday starting my own business, I wanted to do some research to make sure I knew what I was getting into. I was told by many people and by my awesome mentor (Google) that I should read this book called E-Myth. What kind of weird

One of the most common questions people ask me about my business is, “how did you get started? How did you make that transition from earning a salary and full benefits for over 20 years to one day boldly walk away from the safety of a paycheck to courageously start your journey to entrepreneurship?” My answer

As an entrepreneur, I have so many ideas. And as a super curious person with hundreds of hobbies and new interests in EVERYTHING, I just love learning.  If you look and analyze my own YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook history, you’ll see a pattern. It’s mostly me watching someone who’s awesome at their craft or

I love the analogy of “pulling back the curtain” – it describes a moment of revelation, when something hidden is finally brought to light, when a secret is made known, and Voila! The mystery is revealed.  (the previous paragraph kind of just pulled back the curtain on “pulling back the curtain”… *mind bomb*) It’s the perfect imagery

Whenever I click on a video to watch before buying a product or a service, I ask myself… “What am I looking for in this video? What is going to convince me?”   For me, the thing I’m looking for most is assurance. How can I be sure that this company is trustworthy? That’s easy. I want

One of my favorite commercials growing up was this ad for Juicy Fruit: The 80s vibes are so strong, and it’s very funny to see how the mere act of opening a pack of gum can instantly change your life. You might be one stick of Juicy Fruit away from being the coolest person in

I always carry around jumper cables in the trunk of my car just in case. Just in case my battery dies, or if someone else’s battery dies and I want to help. A couple of years ago, I ran into a situation that I was 50% prepared for. I had my jumper cables. But the

All month long, we’ve been talking about the importance of online reviews. Hopefully it’s helped you be more strategic about how you establish trust with people online, and ultimately ends up growing your business. But here’s the problem. Even as I’ve been sharing these insights with you, and I KNOW this is exactly what we

Have you ever read an online review that was so vague and generic that you wondered if it was even real? It almost sounds like the reviewer was their cousin’s friend, and in return for watching their dog over the weekend while they were on vacation, they put something nice on the dog-sitter’s Google business

As you may have heard, the BOS Media podcast is called “Make it Matter.” So when the subject line asks, “does something matter?” it’s kind of a big deal in our world. Mattering matters to us. (not to mention, what’s the entire physical universe made of? That’s right, MATTER.) The more we talk about reviews, the more

Let’s talk about 100% 5-star reviews… Do they feel suspicious to you? If I see a business with all 5-star reviews, part of me gets super excited for them. How cool is it that they are that awesome? And I usually don’t doubt that they are… but, I also want to know more.  Someone told me

My daughter wanted a bunny. Christmas was coming up and she just couldn’t stop talking about it. She was doing some intense research on what type of bunny she wanted and where to get it. We were very hesitant. We didn’t know anything about bunnies and we knew eventually, we’d be taking care of it.

For this final installment in our leadership series, we wanted to highlight a leader who embodies all the leadership qualities we’ve discussed. Great leadership is not just about being in charge and having success – the real job of a leader is “moving from being responsible for the job to being responsible for the people,”

I always thought that in order to be an amazing leader and a successful entrepreneur, you have to be driven, ambitious, extremely creative, and charismatic. While some of that might be true and can definitely help…I am now convinced that great leadership and entrepreneurship rely on a very different set of skills: People skills. That’s

To truly understand this subject line, you have to take 12 minutes and watch one of the best leadership videos in the history of TED. In the meantime, I’ll offer you a summary on behalf of all the optimists here at BOS Media: we believe things can be better when leaders step up and stop

Have you ever had a job that you were just crushing? You were so good at it that eventually, you got promoted!! Well, congratulations! You are now a manager, managing people…which is fine, but soon, you’ll realize it’s an entirely different skillset AND mindset. Yikes! Last week, we kicked off a new series about leadership. It comes

A long, long time ago, I was a young dad with 2 little ones and working for a large company as an engineer. Five years into my employment, our company hired a new director to oversee our department. He was a sought-after, seasoned executive that came from our biggest competitor. He held secrets to our

Vicky Tsai is the founder of Tatcha, a line of Japanese beauty and skincare products. She might be the most unlikely origin story that we’ve heard about this month, because from the very beginning she was told by everyone there was zero market for her. In the U.S., American retailers claimed they had no demand

David Anderson is the founder of Famous Dave’s, one of the largest BBQ chains in the U.S., with over 125 restaurants across the country. Like many of the companies we’ve been examining this month, Dave’s origin story has a humble beginning. School was a struggle for him growing up – he was failing all his

James Park is the co-founder and CEO of Fitbit. Once upon a time, he was enrolled at Harvard (his parents’ dream for his life), but he dropped out to start his own business. Some time later, he had what he described as a “lightning bolt moment” when he first played the Nintendo Wii. The way

Don Katz is the founder and CEO of Audible.  Now imagine him jogging back in the mid 1990’s listening to a book on cassette tape which was checked out from the library. He put the tape in a clunky Sony walkman, put his fuzzy headphones on and started to run. Now, picture him trying to

First of all, thank you for all the incredible feedback and love from last week’s post. I was overwhelmed by so many of you that responded and shared your own stories…I was deeply touched. See the link below if you haven’t yet read it. Well, without further ado, I am so excited to share the

I’ve been busy planning and thinking through the Best Of series hoping to share some important lessons I’ve learned in Business and Marketing. It started out with the “Best Business Innovation” talking about how a business overcame challenges by removing the barriers in their process. We also presented our “Best Commercial” which highlighted Jessica and her

In a year where BOS Media spent so much time talking about stories, it makes sense that this week our Best Of 2021 series highlights a great moment in storytelling.  Just a reminder, over the next few weeks we’ll be celebrating some of my favorite moments in marketing and business. Hopefully taking this time to

How many of you have witnessed one of your favorite shops, restaurants, or any other businesses shutting down this year? I have. One of my favorite restaurants in downtown LA called Dong Il Jang closed after 41 years. They were the pioneers of a slightly progressive new style of Korean BBQ served at your table along with epic

What if I told you that I started this “Habit” series knowing that I was going to end it with the video below? It’s true. Because this video is like the grand finale during a musical. The iconic song slowly and progressively increases its intensity and gets louder and louder, higher and higher, and finally

Sometimes in sports, you hear an athlete described as “automatic.” Like when Steph Curry has a wide open 3 – he’s automatic. Serena Williams serving for the win – she’s automatic. It might sound strange considering that BOS Media strongly believes in being more human – why would we want to highlight such a robotic form of excellence?

First of all, just to be clear – please don’t confuse “the 2-minute rule” with “the 3-second rule.” As you probably already know, the 3-second rule states that food which has been dropped on the ground can still be consumed as long as it’s picked up within three seconds. It’s based on the theory that

Last week, we introduced the idea of creating positive habits as we prepare to head into 2022. So you might be surprised to see today’s subject line… have we already given up on what we were hoping to accomplish?? This might be a new record for breaking a new year’s resolution – two months before January!

 Let’s discuss the best business practices derived from the movie “The King’s Speech.” Behind every great leader, there are unsung heroes who support their success. Too often, we think WE are supposed to be the star… if we do our jobs right, it’s actually our customer who shines. “The King’s Speech” shows us the

I always wanted to be a runner. I’m not sure why. I guess to me, runners had something I lacked… discipline, endurance, patience, mental toughness…even a hint of crazy. I’ve read many articles and books that link running with personal growth, entrepreneurship, and even success. And now, I totally get why it was out of

Well, this is it. After a couple months of learning about the power of story, our saga is coming to an end. We hope you’ve enjoyed the ride as much as we have – if you missed anything, please feel free to explore our archives at https://bosmediagroup.com/blogs/. Quick Summary: we looked at the common elements of all

As our Story Series continues another week, you may be wondering: “When will we start making practical business applications with all this?” Ironically, today’s story features someone who can relate. Once upon a time, Daniel was a cool kid from New Jersey, but after moving to Southern California it’s hard for him to fit in.

I am pretty sure that what I am about to say is going to be 100% accurate: When you saw the subject line, you had no idea what I was going to talk about, right?  In fact, I would bet that you have no idea who Butler Sung even is. If you knew right away

For the past few weeks, we’ve been learning about the power of story. It’s so much more than entertainment – it’s an essential part of how we connect in every facet of life, including business. Today, we get to learn from the masters. Seriously, I believe the greatest stories of our time are being told

“His whole life was a 1,000,000-to-1 shot.” Rocky Balboa wasn’t always the most famous boxer in movie history. Once upon a time, he was the last person anyone would expect to be a champ. Not just in movies – in real life. When the original movie went into production, expectations were extremely low. Sylvester Stallone

I watched this TV series on Netflix called After Life. Have you seen it? I will try not to give it away too much but it made a lasting impression on me.  So, it’s about this guy named Tony. He had an amazing marriage and life. He was married to the love of his life

We are all daydreamers, but for me, it was more like an extreme disorder. I absolutely could not pay attention in class. When a lecture started, I opened my notebook, held my sharpened pencil…and doodled. A few minutes in, I had no idea what the professor was talking about. I was deep in my daydream

Over the past few weeks, we’ve brought you SEO 101. A quick recap: We defined what SEO is and why it’s important (Short answer: it means “Search Engine Optimization”, which is all about the secrets behind how to impress Google). We talked about the role of content, link-building and key words in an effective SEO strategy; We gave you

Let’s be real. There are thousands of businesses that can thrive in any circumstance. I’ve talked to business owners who tell me that they’ve never done any marketing and hopefully, they never will. “People just find us and we stay beyond busy…sometimes, we have to turn away business, we just can’t handle the load.” Even

My friend came up with a brilliant idea a couple of years ago. It all started because so many of her single friends were running into the same issues when it came to online dating – they kept telling her, “It’s just so difficult to find the right person, you don’t know who to trust

If you saw my post last week, I talked about the fundamentals of SEO. One of the coolest studies I found while doing my own research was this simple chart of the Google Algorithm Ranking Factors. Basically, it charts what Google thinks are the most important elements on your website if you want to increase

I talk to so many clients and business owners about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and realize that there is a lot of misunderstanding about it. I thought it would be fun to spend some time going over the basics and learn together what we can do to ultimately help increase traffic to your website. But

I hope this past month has given you some helpful ways to increase the effectiveness of your Instagram engagement. As we wrap up this series, we wanted to share one additional tool: an Instagram workbook to follow as you continue to implement your strategy going forward. The workbook is a step-by-step guide that covers the

I’ll never forget this surprising truth about communication that a high-level business leader once shared with me – he said, “People don’t really listen to you. They listen to the conversation that’s happening in their head while you’re talking.” This feels especially true in today’s world. People encounter millions of bits of information every day

Last week, we kicked off a new series designed to help you leverage Instagram to grow your business. It started with a shift in thinking from “How can I get” to “How can I give?” More specifically, it’s asking: “How can I give my potential clients what they desperately need?” To answer that question, you’ll

You probably know Instagram can be a powerful way to connect with your dream customers, but where do we start? Over the next few weeks, Bos Media is here with some ideas for how to best engage this platform. First, let’s start by shifting our mindset from “How can I get” to “How can I

It’s the last big bang! A moment that has been anticipated by the entire audience, as everything slowly crescendos throughout the show…increasing in sound, the instruments playing louder and faster, the vocals getting higher and higher, the lights are flashing, the dancing gets more frantic yet synchronized, the crowd starts to clap, then they stand,

Do you want to be inspired? Listen to this podcast called “How I Built This.” It’s all about taking a deep dive into the stories of some of the world’s best known companies…how it got started, what ideas led to the creation of the products or services they sell, plus the intimate, deep, personal and

I ran across this story and I just had to share it with you. Especially since we’ve been talking about dreams and goals. Suleika Jaouad was born in New York City and attended The Juilliard School’s pre-college program for the double bass. She then earned her BA with the highest honors from Princeton University and

When I was in year two of my business, I realized that I needed some wisdom on how to strategize my growth and figure out how to get there. So, I decided to hire a business consultant/coach to help me. After our first meeting of going over our expectations and goals for the next few

When I was 14, my very first job was bagging groceries at a local grocery store. I was responsible to greet the customer, move their groceries from the cart to the conveyor at the register, bag everything up and even take it all out to their car if needed (sometimes getting a small tip for

 Welcome to episode 14 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today’s podcast gets “in tents” as we talk about the business principles that can be derived from a little time in the wild. What could roughing in nature possibly teach you about business? You might be surprised – Hanju’s been on the road

Think about the last time that your heart was so heavily burdened and your mind was going 100 miles per hour, you just couldn’t sleep. What were you thinking about? If you know me, I am a great sleeper. I take 30 minutes picking out the right movie to watch, get all cozy, and after

I am always reading the latest research about marketing, and during my content consumption phase, I hear this a lot, and I know you do too: “In order to successfully engage and win the trust of your current and future customers, you have to continue to give VALUE. And the more value you give, the

What’s the last thing you googled today? Wanna know mine? I asked Google why a washing machine smells like it’s burning. This was after my son texted us, “Hello, parental beings, my washing machine smells like it’s burning, what should I do?” Well, Google immediately displayed a page full of resources and possible answers. Each

Starting this week, we’re introducing a new Definitions series, explaining more in-depth certain aspects of marketing. We know that business growth depends on some form of marketing, yet not all business owners ever stop to get educated about what goes into that. We hope this review of the fundamentals will help you develop a marketing strategy

First impressions are crazy. I read about a Princeton research project where people watched a video of political candidates for a microsecond, and then they were asked to predict who would win the election. Turns out the subjects correctly guessed the winner 70% of the time. We make millions of snap judgments throughout the day,

I used to travel a lot for my business. And, as a total extrovert, I so much enjoy conversations with complete strangers on the plane. My own personal captive audience stuck next to me for 3-4 hours, might as well get to know each other, right? Well, not always. People love to avoid talking to

We know you’re busy, and you don’t have time to explore the entire ocean of YouTube to find the resources you need. That’s why BOS Media is here – we’ve done the research for you, and we’re using these emails to deliver the knowledge. Knowledge gives you power. Simply knowing how to do something can

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing some of our favorite resources. Today, I’ve got some book recommendations for you, but before we get to the list, I just want to emphasize: I have personally vetted each of the selections below and given them my Hanju seal of approval. I think this is important,

BOS Media wants to see your business shine. Last week, we started sharing some of the resources and tools that we’ve found to support you in that. For today, we’ve got some podcast recommendations. We know there’s so much noise out there – who can you listen to that is trustworthy and genuinely interested in

It’s the ultimate catch-22 for entrepreneurs: being so busy that you don’t have the time to research hundreds of business tools and software that would best meet your needs for productivity and efficiency. Which in turn, makes you even more busy! Don’t worry – BOS Media is here to help. We did a ton of research

 At BOS Media, we have the pleasure of working with leaders across many different industries, which gives us a unique perspective on the factors that cause businesses to either thrive, or get stuck. We addressed one key element in our first podcast of the year, and it all starts in your MIND. Don’t underestimate

For the final installment in our Leadership Series, I wanted to share how BOS Media would answer the questions we’ve been asking over the past several posts. I hope it gives you a sense of the clarity and focus this exercise can bring to your business. VISION: Where are we going? In one line: WE

Just one more week before we wrap up this Leadership Series. I really hope it has helped you step into the first quarter of 2021 with a new sense of purpose. We’ve talked about the difference between vision (Where are we going?) and mission (Why are we going there?), and how to communicate your vision

Imagine you had an eyeball that wanted to enroll in hearing lessons. Or if your nose was like, “This is America, I can be anything I want!” as it attempted to take over for your pancreas. Thankfully, our body parts understand the power of SINGLE FOCUS. Which brings us back to last week, and your

Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about leadership – specifically vision and mission. Vision is the “Where” – it answers where we are going. Mission is the “Why.” Why are we going there? Why do we do what we do? Many companies try to summarize this in a Mission Statement, and unfortunately, most of them are

The third year into running my own business, I was stuck. I was busy with a lot of projects and drowning in work. Most of the tasks bottle-necked at my desk and I was frustrated. I needed help. After much thought and with a sense of desperation, I hired a business coach. He gave me

When we think about having a vision, often we picture the greatest visionaries in history. They are charismatic, brilliant, incredible communicators, inspiring and even good looking. But what about the rest of us? The truth is, we are all able to have vision and we are all able to communicate it. Remember, the essence of the

I love the fresh energy that comes with a new year. Starting this week, my goal is to harness all that hope and turn it into something that can transform your business in 2021. Welcome to the BOS Media Leadership Series. Over the next month, I’ll be sharing the best practices that define all successful

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of our heroes, so we wanted to take a minute and honor his legacy this week. If you look closely at the heart of BOS Media, you can actually see some subtle little tributes to MLK everywhere. On our website, the first thing you see are these words: “It

There’s a reason we’ve spent the past month focusing on words. It’s because WE CARE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS. Here’s the executive summary: The right words will generate interest; the wrong ones will be ignored. BOS Media can provide you with WELL-WRITTEN COPY to help convince new customers that what you offer is a valuable solution

Hello and Welcome to 2021! Over the past month, we’ve been talking about the importance of COPYWRITING. But some of you may be thinking, “Hanju, I’m not an author. I don’t need to copyright anything.” First of all, don’t sell yourself short – if you ever wrote a book, I would LOVE to read it.

As we finally reach the finish line of 2020, all of us at BOS Media wanted to say one more huge THANK YOU to everyone we get to work with. In a challenging year, we feel extra grateful for the relationships that add so much meaning to the work we get to do everyday. Hope we

Copywriting is serious business – especially around the holidays. For example: “Let’s eat, Grandma!”      vs.      “Let’s eat Grandma!” That comma may not seem like a big deal, but just ask grandma how she feels about it. For her, it’s the difference between a lovely family meal and BEING the family meal.*

First things first: the typo in the subject line was INTENTIONAL. If you’re one of those people who saw that and instantly felt embarrassed on our behalf, that’s EXACTLY the lesson we hope everyone learns today. Bad copy is like having a piece of spinach on your front tooth. You don’t know it’s there, but

You might be surprised at how much “the zombie apocalypse” has come up around BOS Media lately. #mustbe2020 It started on the podcast we recently shared, “Our Last Podcast” – which, to be clear, is not actually our last podcast. We were just reflecting on ways this year has felt like the end of the world, and

This year has felt like the end of the world, so that got us thinking – if this was the very last podcast we ever got to record, what would be our final words?

That subject line may have been a bit misleading… since we actually don’t sell products in stores. BUT we do have ideas for some sweet BOS Media merchandise in the future – how about BOS Media flamethrowers?!? Perfect for the kids. Seriously though, we know this week is usually all about food and family, and we

All this month, we’ve been talking about how creating a lead generator with an email campaign can be a game-changer for your business. The only question is, What’s stopping you?? We’ve already answered every question you might have: Why should I do this? (creating value drives business!) What if I don’t know what to write

I love this quote!! “The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled.” – Danny Meyer Mistakes we make in business are like waves in the ocean for a surfer – there’s always gonna be another one, the only thing you don’t know is how big it’s gonna be or what the timing is. But the

I know you wish every interaction with a customer or a client could be perfect, but that’s not reality.  The big question is: what happens next?  How you handle it could make all the difference.

“You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don’t Take!” I always thought this quote was from Michael Jordan. But no, turns out it was MICHAEL SCOTT (quoting Wayne Gretzky). There’s a reason I bring this up. In the past few blogs, we’ve been encouraging you to create your own email campaign, knowing it’s an inexpensive

The big update in our house this month is a new addition named Bailey. She immediately brought so much love into our lives. It’s amazing how her simple desire to play, get attention, and be affectionate helps brighten up the day. What does that have to do with email marketing? A lot, actually. First, they’re

“Once there was a tree… and she loved a little boy.” So, now you have some people subscribed to your email – what will be your main purpose? To sell to them? NO!! To help them. I know what you’re thinking: “I’m the one who needs help! I don’t even know what to write about in my emails.” Don’t

Welcome to episode 9 of the Make it Matter Podcast – today we’re back (finally!) to talk about “Pivoting” – an extremely important concept as we navigate this year. Pivot is our word for 2020 – a reminder that we have to be adaptable, and willing to make the major shifts in order to keep moving forward. Obviously, this has

What was your first email address? Mine was [email protected]. I was so happy that my first and last name was available. It helps since I was the only Hanju that I knew existed. Until…I started getting these odd emails from people that claim to know me that I didn’t know. I found out later that

Over the past few emails, we’ve talked about the importance of a brand strategy, and some practical ways this can make a significant difference for your business. Now, all you gotta do is IMPLEMENT! Honestly, that’s where so many companies get stuck. We KNOW the right thing to do, but most of us are just

I really hope these recent blogs have helped you understand the importance of a brand strategy. Today, I wanted to highlight some companies who show us some tangible examples of how effective it can be when you do this right. Presenting: Our Top 5 Favorite Branding Role Models. 1. Apple If you’ve ever seen Simon

Last week, our family watched the movie Inside Out together. On top of it being an “emotional” experience (literally – much love, Bing Bong), it also speaks to the way BOS Media believes the best brand strategy should be built. Inside Out. Too many companies do the opposite – they look outside first, trying to figure out what’s cool

I hope that subject line got your attention, because there are way too many companies out there who have the wrong idea about this. In fact, many of them would finish the sentence: Your logo doesn’t matter unless it’s BIG! They think putting their logo on the side of a building will make it significant. But

I get this question a lot… “What’s the difference between BRANDING and a LOGO?” I wanted to clarify it a bit for you. As we said last time, a logo is a symbol for your brand. It can help people to remember you, using images, text, shapes, or a combination of all of those to depict the

Hope your week was amazing! Mine? Well, while other people may have spent last weekend enjoying a BBQ, or watching Netflix, I was doing a deep dive on BRANDING. Most companies don’t realize how important branding can be for their business, but don’t worry – we are here to pass that knowledge on to you. The

Today, I want to start out with a little activity – you’ll need a pencil and a piece of paper.  I’ll wait for you to grab it… OK, now – two steps: Write your signature using your dominant hand. Below that, sign again, but this time using your non-dominant hand. You can probably see a

As we talked about last time, not everyone is ready to buy the moment they get to your landing page. But ideally, that’s just where the conversation begins. If you do it right, your landing page will offer people a valuable solution to their problem, in exchange for their contact info. So… WHAT NEXT? Once their

For your business to thrive, it all comes down to connecting people. But how do these connections happen? Where do you begin? At BOS Media Group, we answer that question in one word: Giving. It may seem counterintuitive at first: how can giving help a business grow? Once again, this is why a landing page is so important. Like

As we talked about last time, at BOS Media we believe the most successful digital advertising starts with a landing page. But WHY? Because according to studies, digital ads that lead traffic to a homepage rather than a landing page are actually less effective. The homepage of your website has to serve a bunch of purposes –

Over the past month, BOS Media invited you to get creative – to take an idea, good or bad, and start thinking about the small changes your idea could inspire. We believe if you know the problem you’re solving and you’re in touch with your customers’ needs, you can unlock new opportunities for your business.

“So… how you doin?” If you watched the show Friends, you heard this line from Joey many times, and you saw how unsuccessful it was with the target audience. But what if your company’s marketing is having the same effect? As a business, we are often too worried about our own self-image, our own self-interest, and

In my last blog, I challenged you to come up with your worst idea. Hopefully, that opened up your mind to some new creative possibilities, but as you may have noticed: bad ideas don’t just automatically become a business (with the exception of the Shakeweight, of course). The biggest question you need to ask if

For many Americans, July is a time to appreciate our Founding Fathers and their world-changing creativity. Obviously, I’m talking about watching Hamilton on Disney+. This might sound weird, but the thing that stuck out the most to me is what a BAD IDEA it is. Translating a history book to Broadway through hip-hop should not work, and

Do you ever think about the hierarchy of success and see what the secret ingredients are to achieve it? Well, here are the obvious 3. Hard work Talent Luck/Fate/Divine Appointments But, there is the 4th ingredient – our success depends heavily on how you approach your interactions with other people. You have a choice in

The fight is on. We’re not going to name names, but it all started when I was listening to another podcast and they said they HATE when business owners talk about people they work with as “family” – they claim your one responsibility to co-workers is to grow your business because everyone wins when you

Someone complained the other day about seeing way too many puns out there about having the perfect vision for the year 2020. So, you know what we say to that? We say, “here’s to the perfect vision for the year 2020!”. We know everyone goes into January with big dreams of making this the best

The world we live in is in a massive rush, and we don’t have to know you to say: You’re too busy. It may sound counterintuitive or even Impossible, but the hurry has to stop. At BOS Media Group, we believe in making your business more personal, but this CANNOT happen in a rush. Hurrying

Have you ever been in the ocean in the middle of nowhere, completely stranded, not knowing where to go and you are just letting the current and the wind take you? Me neither. LOL. That would be really scary and if I did survive it, it would be a storyline for a good movie. Anyway,

“So, what’s your story?” That might be the most important question for business owners and entrepreneurs to answer. It will help you set priorities, give customers a clear understanding of your identity, and when you feel lost, it will be the North Star to guide you home. Remember that you are the writer here. You

Have you ever heard this saying? “Hey, it’s nothing personal, it’s just business.” Well, let’s start by saying, at BOS Media Group, we believe everything is personal. Famous quote by Meg Ryan in the movie You Got Mail, she states, “whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.” I believe that’s what

How I got to know a stranger very quickly… He seemed pretty cool. Young, hip, athletic-looking dude…probably in his 30’s. His golf swing looked ok, not great, but nevertheless, he was put into our group of 3 to make the complete foursome. This means that he came to the golf course alone…on a Thursday afternoon.

It’s 3 am. I’ve been thinking about this workshop for over a month now and I am about 3/4 way through preparing to teach it. I know it’s a subject that WILL help the small business owner, entrepreneur and dreamer alike, and I’ve had a feeling it was going to be a big hit. And

We finally parked and started down the muddy trail. The first few hundred yards were mostly downhill which made it difficult to stay upright as my feet were slipping and sliding every which way. I was hanging on to the exposed roots from trees for stabilization and focusing on making sure everyone was doing ok.

“Hey, it’s my birthday and I am getting a tattoo of a Suzuki Logo on my arm!” – said no one, ever! I can’t believe it’s already been three years since my new adventures of entrepreneurship. For me, it’s about no more bosses, no more vacation request forms, no more phone calls explaining why I’ll be

It was a perfect lazy Sunday afternoon on a gorgeous spring day. The sun decided to hide behind the clouds, keeping it a cool 74 degrees. The extra wide residential street was aligned with huge oak trees stretching as out and up towards the sky. Before the day began, I was taking an early morning

Well, it’s February, and if you are like me, you’ve made your New Year’s Resolutions before the year began. And if you are like 95% of people who made New Year’s Resolutions, you’ve already broken most of them by now. Ouch. I just heard this story, and it inspired me to write. It’s about a

Are happy people grateful people? It makes sense. When you are happy, you are grateful, right? Not really. I think we all know people that have everything that you would think to make them happy, but they are not happy, and they are certainly not grateful. On the other hand, we also know people that

Some of the most powerful hours of television are aired during the olympics.  Not only do they cover the footage of the neck-to-neck competitions and the victory celebrations, but mostly, they focus on the back stories of the featured athletes and what they’ve overcome to be the best in the world. Their stories have power.

Pause for a moment and think of all the services you currently use in your life; your financial advisor, your dentist, your hairdresser, your house cleaning services. Chances are, you were recommend to them by someone you know. Even in your business, your IT services, the printer you use, your accountant, your creative services (wink

I parked today at the beach. If you knew me, one thing I don’t carry around is loose change. This has been my problem for years. I need to park, but I don’t have change. I even came up with a simple solution of carrying rolls of quarters in my glove department of my car,

As a new Entrepreneur, I am constantly seeking wisdom and inspiration from others who share their stories of failures, triumphs and “AHA” moments that re-shapes and/or launches their business to a new level. It has become my daily ritual to carve out some time to listen to podcasts, watch videos and read blogs to educate, feed my inspiration

When we started our Private Tutoring business 10 years ago, social media didn’t play a significant role in helping the growth of our business. In fact, the market studies showed that 80% of the sales conversions happened after 7 brand impressions (your product or an ad is viewed by a customer). So you know what

I am a runner. I logged close to 1000 miles last year, and I am tracking to do the same this year. It is important to me that I have the right running shoes that are a proper fit and that allow me to run at my best. So why is that that when I am shopping for running shoes, I neglect looking for the features