I’ll be the first to admit…I’m an organizational junkie.  I get incredible amounts of pleasure out of seeing things organized, systemized and beautifully aligned.  Checklists, perfect marketing collateral, management systems, and efficient office flow all bring a huge smile to my face.  To me, serving our members with efficient, easy systems to get them what [...]

In an attempt to escape the craziness of Gasparilla, Chris and I drove down to Fort Myers this weekend for some relaxation and exploration. To our delight, we came across the Edison & Ford Winter Estates just across the river from our hotel. For almost 3 hours, we explored Edison’s laboratory, the Edison & Ford [...]

It’s been 2 years since I participated in Body Bash Boot Camp. Two years since some of the toughest workouts of my life had me bear crawling on the Platt Street Bridge, running the Convention Center stairs, sprinting across the St. Pete Times Forum parking lot, lunging on the Jackson’s dock and counting out push [...]

Patience may be a virtue, but it is one that seems to allude me quite often. I was never very good at learning musical instruments because I just wanted to be able to play perfectly now! When I learned a new technique in softball that would make my talent dip before it could get better, [...]

I walked into a bank for the first time in years yesterday. You see, I tend to look at banking as a line item on my checklist and all I want to do is check it off in the most efficient way possible. Walking in and waiting in line to complete a financial transaction [...]

The very first time John Mickel (or “DJ” – Dynamic John as we like to call him) ever stepped foot into our mastermind, he looked a little concerned. “What’s wrong, DJ?” Chris asked. “I just learned that I need to make videos in order to market Dynamic Carpet Care, but I’m not sure exactly what [...]

Being passionate about your company is a vital component of every successful business owner. It may not always be the product or service you’re passionate about. It could be the marketing of that product or service, the systemization of the company, the management of the team, the execution of the sales process or even the [...]

“I hate New Orleans,” I told the business group. “I’ve had horrible experiences every time I’ve visited. I’m reluctantly traveling there this weekend because Chris is speaking and I am determined to have a good time.” I looked around the room, pen and paper ready, “I would love any suggestions about where to go or [...]

I was sitting in Women’s Studies 101 when I first identified with that dirty little f-word, feminist. I was 21 and so moved by the silenced history of women and the imbalances that still existed that I joined various women’s organizations and focused my attention on uplifting women any way I could.

I’ve been a [...]

After speaking to one of our Annex members, Rosemary Nickel, I decided I would touch on the subject of growing your business in a manner that we rarely talk about: Slow & Steady. As we stand amidst the Internet revolution and do everything we can to utilize the incredible tools at our fingertips, it’s important [...]