How running a business is like a first date.

If you know me at all, you know there's been a lot of change in my life lately. Ditching the 9-5, hopscotching my way across the globe, and even experiencing single life again. The most interesting new experience? First dates. I had a first date this weekend and it got me to thinking...first dates are so much like new client meetings!

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The Perfect Lunchbox for Entrepreneurs

Prepd Pack raises over $1,000,000 on Kickstarter with innovative Lunchbox and app

Prepd Pack reimagines the 'take your lunch to work' experience with a modular bamboo lunchbox and smart recipe app

I don't know about you, but whenever I'm out and about at client offsites, scouting out new printing paper at a press partner, or attending meetings in the city, I always dread lunchtime. I hate spending $15+ on lunch when I know my lunch at home would cost me under $5. 

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What Type of Mentor Do You Need?

I was in a Facebook group following along with the discussion a few months ago when someone brought up a really good question - what kind of coach or mentor is right for me? Someone else in the group started to break down each type of coach or mentor and I'm here today to break that discussion down further. (Source for the breakdown) This prompted a really great conversation on what kind of mentor or coach you need for your business. 

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What's in an Email Signature

I was filing away a bunch of older emails today when I realized - no two email signatures are the same. Yes, this is a somewhat obvious statement, but what's the reason that email signatures are different. Do they achieve different goals? Do they serve different purposes? I saved some of the email signature styles I found in my inbox as I was cleaning today. Let's break down the anatomy of an email signature and find the benefits of each style.

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