Did you have one of those kind of weeks? I did! Lots of projects needed to be addressed and I had so little time . It happens to all of us. We reach the point when we just need to 'chill' and re-energize. Here are a few tips that help me. Give them a try. 1) Compliment a stranger. Do you like what they are wearing? Or perhaps you like their haircut.. Doesn't matter. Just … [Read more...]
4 Ways to “Coffee” Your Customers
I worked as a waitress during my college years. The tips went a long way towards paying my tuition! The first thing we were taught was 'Once a customer sits down.. Provide them with Coffee and water immediately'. We called it coffee-ing our customer. Our patrons were fine then to wait until we could get back to them to take their order. So how does that apply to our … [Read more...]
Hitting the Wall; A Personal Journey
Two weeks ago I hit a wall. Has this ever happened to you? Not literally of course.. I mean everything felt like it came crashing down on me at once. Taking into account that none of these 'everythings' were considered a negative. Quite the contrary.. all of the components were great! My Marketing Job was in high speed. It seemed like every one of my clients had a pressing … [Read more...]
Got the ‘Ain’t Got No Inspiration Blues?
3 easy ways to get your inspirational juices flowing. Whether we are an artist, author or entrepreneur.. the passion we feel sometimes takes a day (or a week) off. Those are the times that I feel most blocked. I don't seem to find the flashes of inspiration I am so used to experiencing. I can sit down at my jeweler's bench or at my computer as many times as I want and … [Read more...]
