 The Colorado Rockies are my favorite place on the planet. After 3 years of dreaming about taking a "summer sabbatical" to work & play out west, I finally did it! Yay! (Side note: for a link to vetted charities helping victims in Colorado, please scroll to the bottom of the email).
For the most part, I truly disconnected. 4x4 off-roading, whitewater rafting, horseback riding... you get the idea. Here's the crazy part (and the reason for my email): my summer was TRIPLY profitable over last summer (during which, incidentally, I did NOT take a vacation).
This got me really clear on something: when I limit the amount of time available for work, I'm WAY more productive (not to mention profitable).
Speaking of which, it amazes me how easily I can get sidetracked from paying attention to the profit side of business. Upon returning from my holiday, I found myself right back in the quagmire of emails, voicemails, networking events, lunch meetings, coffee meetings, yadda-yadda... only 20% of which (maybe) are even relevant to my bottom line.
Now I know that not everything revolves around making money. Really. But I have a family, friends and a much-ignored art studio (not to mention a serious need to get my ever-expanding you-know-what to some dance classes) that need tending to, so if I have free time, I want to spend it on those things first.
So let's be real: business is about making money. Sure there are other considerations, passions, reasons for and benefits of business ownership, but the primary purpose of a business is to generate a profit.
Are you generating the income you could and should from your business? If not, you're not alone. The 2010 US Census shows that women-owned businesses earn just 55 CENTS on the dollar compared to men-owned businesses.
That's why the next Women's Success Summit theme is "SHOW ME THE MONEY." This November 13th - 14th (and 15th, for those of you who want a VERY special experience), we're going to SHOW YOU THE MONEY. Guaranteed. Check it out... www.WomensSuccessSummit.com.
For sponsorship opportunities, email me or call (305) 767-7898.
And away we go!!
(305) 767-7898
* PS - I'm casting for SUPERSTARS! Casting for superstars... Really!! I'm looking for 3 people who fit the below description to do a special strategy session - on camera - next Monday, September 23.
- Super smart, successful businessperson (male or female)
- Has had great successes throughout career
- Is an entrepreneur/business owner for fewer than 7 years
- Business size is between 1 and 25 employees
- Is "stuck" - either not making enough money, or not feeling all that excited or fulfilled anymore
- Wondering "what's next?"
- Not sure about the right business strategy/brand strategy
- Feels overwhelmed by all there is to DO every day
- Is available for at least 2 hours sometime in the afternoon next Monday, September 23, 2013 (between 1 PM and 6 PM)
If this sounds like you, please respond with 2 - 3 paragraphs detailing the challenges you're facing. Please include a cell phone number where I can reach you.
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