2019-05-24 21:00
Curt Smith and I talk over coffee about working with family, the ebb and flow of business, and how he likes to spend time with his kids. The first observation I made about Curt Smith was his… Read More
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2019-05-07 15:25
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think podcast? Is it music? Audio books? Talk shows? A tool for your business? Did you know that podcasts can drive just… Read More
2019-04-29 16:58
Brenda and I talk about learning the Anytime Fitness business, grand kids, and what she does to relax. A morning interview means coffee, and both Brenda and I ordered large iced drinks befor… Read More
2019-03-25 17:49
I sit down with Chris and chat about time management, business practices, and what he likes to do with his free time. Driving up to Sandy’s Auto Service conveniently located on Coon Ra… Read More
2019-03-06 23:16
My virtual assistants love Pinterest and are doing some cool, interesting things for our clients, like exploding their blog traffic. What is Pinterest and why consider using it for your busi… Read More
2019-03-05 16:33
Marketing to your ideal audience has never been easier. With social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you can pay to get right on their screen. Do you know what’s even bette… Read More
2019-02-27 21:06
Danielle Portinga tells me how she left the mortgage world, forged new ground in therapeutic bodywork, and her love of dog sledding. Danielle and I decided to have lunch with our meeting, an… Read More
2019-01-16 21:22
January 2019 Spotlight: Amanda Winterer of Keller Williams Realty Amanda and I bond over traveling, retro houses, and magical parties. When I walked into Five Watt coffee off of Hennepin Ave… Read More
2018-12-19 12:15
This people person loves a great connection, getting to know all sorts of cool, interesting people charges me up. And oftentimes back in my corporate days, that didn’t work out so… Read More
2018-11-19 17:39
Holly Benson of Minnco Credit Union Holly Benson and I talk about the wonders of archaeology, her love for the Minnesota Vikings, and the personal side of being a commercial loan officer. Ho… Read More
2018-10-29 17:24
John Smithe of Smithe Promotional Group John Smithe and I talk over coffee about what it was like working for the railroad, his promotional group business, and growing up as a “river r… Read More
2018-10-11 22:20
Confession time: I know I’m the world’s worst virtual assistant. This is a good thing because VA’ing doesn’t light me up. It’s why I’ve surrounded myself… Read More
2018-09-27 21:48
I have a strong spirit of serving. Always have. This spirit of serving stems from when I was a kid. My parents did the best they could with my little sister and me but they were never… Read More
2018-09-17 17:37
Everyone has a pet peeve, that something someone does that drives you insane. Of course, everyone’s pet peeve is different. What bothers one person might not even register in the… Read More
2018-09-12 17:25
You know the saying, “It’s all in your head”? Well, it’s true When you think about it, there is so little we can control, certainly not bad drivers, the weather… Read More
2018-09-12 14:23
Mike Kaeding of Norhart I met Mike Kaeding at Emberwood Apartments thirty minutes before our scheduled interview for a tour of their apartment building in Blaine. A minute after I arrived, M… Read More
2018-08-27 14:54
Sue Melchior of Instrumental Research Sue and I talk about what working in a chemistry lab is like, the sport of running and how living overseas can afford unique opportunities When I… Read More
2018-08-23 14:46
Here goes. If all of your “priorities” are of the same importance, you might be a micromanager. If you need to measure the ROI in measuring your ROI, you might be a micromanager… Read More
2018-07-23 21:37
Alex Carlson of Achieve Services Alex and I talk about Achieve Service’s various programs, what it’s like to coach a high school speech team, and our favorite plays. Alex Carlson… Read More
2018-06-20 19:13
DJ Gardner of the MetroNorth Chamber DJ and I take a deep dive into what it means to follow your gut and stay positive amidst the most difficult trials. I met DJ Gardner on a rainy afternoon… Read More
2018-05-31 14:01
Robin Schnaidt of Numbers LLC Robin Schnaidt describes the adventures of being an accountant, the joys of quilting, and her passion for music Unlike my other Tales from the Chamber int… Read More
2018-05-22 14:47
Spring has sprung. The birdies are chirping, the weather is FINALLY getting warmer, and a brand new season of growth has begun – even here in snowy Minnesota. Been thinking about… Read More
2018-05-14 22:13
Picture it: Little Falls, New York, Valentine’s Day 2018. (Forgive the Golden Girls reference – but every time I tell a story I think about Sophia! My only hope is to be a feisty… Read More
2018-05-04 15:01
Let’s talk about your marketing efforts for a minute. We’ve met a few busy business owners who think “if you build it they will come.” While this may have worked in F… Read More
2018-04-26 20:05
With the iconic Toys ‘R’ Us announcing they are closing their doors forever, I’ve been thinking a lot about the way we do business. You don’t have to have kids to kno… Read More
2018-04-19 23:09
Lance Baumgard of ChiroWay Lance Baumgard and I have breakfast at the Good Earth restaurant and talk about what it takes to be a chiropractor, music, and how to balance work so you can… Read More
2018-03-23 19:10
Tess DeGeest of the Anoka-Hennepin Education Foundation Tess DeGeest and I sit down at Caribou Coffee where we discuss how life passions thread through our lives, what it means to direct a n… Read More
2018-02-28 13:55
A reflection on the past two years Dear MetroNorth Chamber, Because I’ve been out of the country for most of this month, instead of trying to rush an interview and turn around a… Read More
2018-02-20 14:43
Hey, are you BossZilla? Even if you’ve never seen BrideZilla, you probably know what one is. It’s a soon-to-be bride who is just a nightmare to be around. Nothing is ever g… Read More
2018-02-13 15:43
Are you building a business of your dreams and enjoying the journey? Or are you working tirelessly toward building the business someone else said you should have? Being a small busines… Read More
2018-02-06 13:47
Have you ever “cheated” on your hairdresser and then felt bad about it? Usually that happens when the stylist is completely booked but you really really need a haircut. So you go… Read More
2018-01-31 14:37
Minnesota is getting its Super Bowl on. Everywhere you go, you see football-themed stuff. It’s in the grocery stores, online, TV, and even your mom is talking about it. It… Read More
2018-01-18 17:48
A Two-Year Anniversary Special From the office and back again, a scissors tale The sun rises early in the morning, causing pink and orange light to pour in from the window and splash a… Read More
2018-01-04 19:12
Do you have a project management system? A way to track the status of everything in one spot, no matter what industry you’re in? You are a solopreneur wearing many hats. Yo… Read More
2017-12-21 12:00
When you work from home, staying productive can sometimes be a challenge. Well, I take that back, when you work ANYWHERE, productivity can be a struggle. For most solopreneurs this is simply… Read More
2017-12-14 17:20
Everywhere you go “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” And I have the perfect gift for your business. It’s not something you’ll find in a store… Read More
2017-12-14 15:28
December Feature: Beth Whelan of Oxygen Consulting Incorporated Beth Whelan and I met at a cozy coffee shop in New Brighton just off Silver Lake Road and north of 694. The smell of espresso… Read More
2017-12-12 14:59
My assistant Christina’s current Facebook profile picture is Santa. The picture says, “I’ve seen your Facebook statuses. You’re getting a dictionary for Christmas.&rd&hell…Read More
2017-12-07 16:07
Are you happy? When I ask this, I don’t mean the kind of happy that happens when you have a great day. I mean true happiness – when you wake up and think I am so lucky I get to d… Read More
2017-11-16 14:42
Did you know the first automatic pop-up toaster was marketed in Minneapolis in 1926? It was called the “Toastmaster” and sold for $13.50. Oddly enough, that’s about the pri… Read More
2017-11-13 19:10
November Feature: Karen Andler of Vision Staffing Karen Andler of Vision Staffing and I walked into Caribou at the exact same time, making it easy for us to find one another. Wearing a black… Read More
2017-11-07 14:50
I get asked a lot of questions. Common ones are “How does this work?” and “How many hours will I need?” I’m happy to answer because I love to talk about this bu… Read More
2017-11-03 17:33
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know the eBay marketplace can really allow you to reach more customers in more places than you could imagine. Whether your product is c… Read More
2017-10-25 16:43
A while back, a confused client said he just didn’t quite understand how to delegate the tasks he needed to be done. Now this client is very particular about certain things. He k… Read More
2017-10-17 13:37
Many overwhelmed solopreneurs struggling to accomplish everything they want believe virtual assistants help their businesses thrive. When a solopreneur brings on a virtual assist… Read More
2017-10-11 13:45
If you’ve been blogging for a while and not getting any engagement from your posts, you’re not alone. When it comes to blogging, many entrepreneurs find themselves spinning their… Read More
2017-09-26 22:09
September Feature: Jim Kugler of Kugler Financial Services Jim Kugler has been active in the MetroNorth chamber for many years and is a favorite among the members. For this month’s Tal… Read More
2017-09-26 14:20
How many hours do I need? Ahhh…the age-old question and the most common one prospective clients ask. The answer is this: As many as your business needs. Clear as mud, right? There is… Read More
2017-09-13 14:50
I understand why solopreneurs don’t hire a virtual assistant. Maybe their business just isn’t there yet. Can I really afford this? Money and lack of time to train are usuall… Read More
2017-09-06 13:32
When you hire a virtual assistant, one thing to take into consideration is how you’ll actually use that assistant and what you’ll delegate. Most small business owners are overloa… Read More
2017-08-31 16:02
I talked to a mom the other day who was really excited about the kiddos going back to school. She said the start of a new school year for a parent is a lot like the start of a new calendar y… Read More
2017-08-30 13:32
Let’s go over the list of most common misconceptions, shall we? I can’t afford a virtual assistant. Here’s the thing. Figure the cost of overhead – space for the empl… Read More
2017-08-22 21:12
August Feature: Dick Fisher of e-Merge Online Marketing I met Dick Fisher at the Panera in Roseville, and since the day was perfectly sunny and on the cooler end, we decided to relocate to t… Read More
2017-08-22 13:19
I love everything about summer. It’s my favorite season and sadly it’s winding down fast. The days are cooler, the leaves are beginning to turn. Yikes. Mid-Augu… Read More
2017-08-21 18:13
I do a lot of blogging and talking about things most solopreneurs just aren’t suited for. When I say that, it doesn’t mean they’re incompetent. It means I value time. My fo… Read More
2017-08-15 13:28
Want to hear a scary fact? It takes approximately 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on task if you’re distracted at work. Source. I’m not just talking about your noisy office… Read More
2017-08-10 17:16
Do you have a business buddy? Someone that celebrates your successes and encourages you to get back up when you fall? Being an entrepreneur can get really lonely. And while family and friend… Read More
2017-08-08 14:46
Let’s talk about your butt. Or rather how much talking your butt does. Wait…wha…??? The familiar phrase “talking out of your $%#” is relevant in the business… Read More
2017-08-01 19:57
Remember the days of the suggestion box? Of course I’m not old enough to remember this – ahem – but there was a time when businesses would leave a shoe box, a few scraps of… Read More
2017-07-26 17:58
July Feature: Julie Jeppson, Development Director, Stepping Stone Julie Jeppson, development director at Stepping Stone Emergency Housing, and I met at a Caribou just off University Avenue i… Read More
2017-07-25 19:30
I’m going to cut right to the chase here. When two clients in a week say that we ROCK at website copy, I crank out a blog post! We offer several different packages to meet a vari… Read More
2017-07-12 14:46
Are you supremely confident in your website’s security? How well do know your web developer? Are you absolutely certain they have your best interests in mind? If your devel… Read More
2017-06-29 17:04
June Feature: Nate Klauser, Financial Advisor Edward Jones I had the privilege of meeting Nate Klauser at his office, located on the corner of Silver Lake Road and Mississippi Street in New… Read More
2017-06-27 18:27
When was the last time you looked at your high school yearbook? If you’re like many of us, you cringe at the thought of your taste in clothing or hair styles. Let’s look beyond t… Read More
2017-06-23 14:05
Solopreneurs are busy busy busy! The phones are always giving us a variety of notifications and the laptops are constantly fetching emails. The electronic world surrounds and bombards us fro… Read More
2017-06-12 16:32
Take a look at the following and tell me which one appeals to you more. Sentence A: I love my virtual assistant because she accomplishes a lot and saves me time. Angie is an excellent matchm… Read More
2017-06-06 14:05
You don’t have to be a doctor to know that the way you treat your body makes a difference when it comes to your health. The same can be said for your business. If you want a healthy bu… Read More
2017-05-30 22:36
May Feature: Gina Overacker of Terry Overacker Plumbing I met Gina Overacker one sunny morning at a Starbucks in Coon Rapids. She greeted me with a genuine smile wearing a sea green dress, a… Read More
2017-05-30 18:57
When you hear the word “etiquette,” does it leave you thinking about formal attire and place settings with too many forks? Good news! That’s not the type of etiquette I&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-05-22 15:01
Have you ever looked at a business’s processes and thought “What are they thinking?!” As you can imagine, I’ve heard some doozies over the years. Here are a few… Read More
2017-05-16 19:34
Does your website stink? Wow, Ang…way to start a blog post. Sorry, savvy entrepreneur – I’m a straight shooter and my personality shows through in these blog posts. Which… Read More
2017-05-09 13:35
One of the questions I often ask a prospective entrepreneur is about their goals. What inspires you and what kind of goals do you have for your business? Where would you like to… Read More
2017-05-02 14:26
Here’s the deal. There’s no future in giving up. Setbacks are temporary. Defeat too. Giving up is what makes it permanent. I’ve briefly mentioned th… Read More
2017-04-28 21:05
April Feature: Jon Nalty of Keller Williams Classic Realty Meeting up at the Caribou on University and 694, Jon Nalty gave me a firm handshake and a warm smile before we sat down at our tabl… Read More
2017-04-17 15:00
Ready to do some spring cleaning? I’m not talking about the cleaning you do in your home or the kind you might have to do because you still have empty Pumpkin Spice Latte cups on the f… Read More
2017-04-13 15:10
I recently sat through an interesting webinar with a panel of well-known link building experts from a prominent link building company. The topic was Google’s recent Penguin updat… Read More
2017-04-11 14:53
Your business has a story right? How do you tell it? In the online world, the easiest way to tell the story is…wait for it…blogging! You knew that already, right? Brains are wi… Read More
2017-03-30 23:12
March Feature: Stacey Buchanan of KlienBank The very first thing I learned about Stacey was what a warm and friendly personality she has. After walking up to the wrong person (rather embarra… Read More
2017-03-23 16:15
I overheard an elderly couple’s conversation the other day and it went something like this: Wife: That butcher sure is a chatty man. Husband: Oh yeah. He always talks for an hour… Read More
2017-03-13 10:00
Did you know that one of the most common reasons for not hiring a virtual assistant is because entrepreneurs are afraid they’ll look stupid? I kid you not. There are actual business ow… Read More
2017-03-07 11:01
Life can be relentlessly fast-paced, chaotic and stressful at times and one of the best policies to have is a backup plan. It’s something we learn when we’re very small – e… Read More
2017-03-01 14:59
I love love love music and could not make it through a day without my tunes. It’s the first thing I do when I get ready in the mornings and one of the last things I do at night. … Read More
2017-02-27 19:35
February Feature: Neal Elder of BOB Total Country FM 106.1 Pulling into a Caribou located in Spring Lake Park, I parked, rolled up my window (such a bizarre thing to do in the middle of Febr… Read More
2017-02-24 16:44
Your product or service is amazing and everyone that tries it loves it, or at least they say they do. Yet it seems as if you can’t get any bites and your business is at a slow crawl. W… Read More
2017-02-09 23:19
Picture this: Your email list isn’t growing as fast as you’d like, and you’ve been offered a phenomenal list of 10,000 client email addresses for a pretty low price. You co… Read More
2017-02-07 22:57
I could tell something clicked for our new solopreneur client. “It really is true. A team brings so much more to the table than one individual” she said softly and ma… Read More
2017-02-02 19:39
Are you a morning person? One of our clients — not a morning person and an alarm clock hater — used to walk into her office late every day because she was still worn out from wor… Read More
2017-01-24 23:33
Featuring: Lori Higgins, President of the MetroNorth Chamber It occurred to me, as I walked into Panera to meet with Lori, I had absolutely no idea what she looked like. Unlike a coffee shop… Read More
2017-01-24 23:33
Featuring: Lori Higgins, President of the MetroNorth Chamber It occurred to me, as I walked into Panera to meet with Lori, I had absolutely no idea what she looked like. Unlike a coffee shop… Read More
2017-01-23 15:08
I hate to break it to you. Even the most amazing virtual assistant on the planet might not be able to help you. That’s right I said it. And no, I haven’t completely lost my… Read More
2017-01-16 11:00
Whether you’ve been in business a long time and want to change things up to stay current or you’re just bored with your brand materials, rebranding can be a very involved process… Read More
2017-01-09 11:00
Here’s a common scenario I come across in this business: a busy and overwhelmed solopreneur calls me up and I have the solution. So I hook them up with an awesome virtual assistant (US… Read More
2017-01-04 22:24
Featuring: Ron Krier of Ron’s Auto Glass I met Ron at Panera on a chilly December morning. I had already ordered, so after we found a booth Ron told me he was going to order. As I was… Read More
2016-12-14 14:22
Entrepreneurs can never get sick. Unlike a “job,” a small business owner can’t call a colleague to “cover” for them. It’s your business and it needs… Read More
2016-12-08 11:30
Are you an assumptive thinker? Most of the time I’m pretty good at not making assumptions. And just like everyone else, sometimes I think I know what’s going on and then le… Read More
2016-12-05 17:10
When it comes to your business, are you all in and fully committed, or is your business more like a hobby? There’s a big difference between businesses that are run like a hobby and bus… Read More
2016-11-28 18:42
If you ask me what I think about the daylight savings time change, I may or may not go into a rant about how I think it’s the most ridiculous idea ever (weeks later, I’m still tr… Read More
2016-11-15 17:13
Featuring: Jim Huff of Cars for Neighbors I have a real soft spot for nonprofits. The work they do is really important, and they make a huge impact on our communities. So when we decided to… Read More
2016-11-07 14:51
As business owners, we all know the customer is not always right and have a fifty-fifty shot at being wrong. Some customers and clients are just flat out impossible. You could give them the… Read More
2016-10-26 10:00
When we bought this house, we had the chimney swept. The guy came in…sweep-sweep…cha-ching. Buh-bye. He wasn’t especially friendly or informative, but the job was done an… Read More
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