When you start a business you also start down a path of very particular roadblocks and challenges. First, you have to figure out what exactly you’re selling, then, how to explain it to someone in a way that piques their interest. Then you have to work out how to market […]
by GSCA Member, Jackie Simmons
Free! I was set-free from a lifetime of staring at a blank sheet of paper or worse, a blank computer screen (OK, it had only been a few months, still it felt like longer and if you’ve ever had writer’s block, you’ll get it . . .)
Five simple […]
Many people dream of having their own business. It’s an idyllic dream where they only work when they want to, they only have to do the parts they enjoy, everyone works as a team, there are plenty of profits for them to take out of the business, and consumers love their product […]
In Part 1, I explored The Gig Economy’s role in Specialty Food from the company’s perspective. In Part 2, I’m talking to The Gigger (AKA Independent Contractor), about their role.
Read both articles to maximize your understanding of each other’s position and deepen your relationships.
There are two types of giggers. The […]
It had to happen . . .
Sooner or later there had to be a new tax ruling that had unintended consequences.
Here’s what happened: The rumor mill started grinding the grist of the who’s an Independent Contractor (a.k.a.: self-employed) and who’s an Employee under the new IRS Tax Code. […]
What’s the one thing that’s keeping you from experiencing your ideal vision of success?
I call this the x-factor, the one thing that’s primarily blocking you from experiencing unimaginable success.
How amazing would it be to pinpoint the one thing that minimizes your success? To uncover the core patterns of your daily […]
I thought sales was something others did to get me to buy: a car or keychain or a massage package. I thought sales was something that occurred in showrooms and stores.
But, what if in every conversation, “sales” is occurring? […]
Reading this will cost you approximately 5 minutes of your life. What’s your time worth? Is that the “value” of this article? No, that’s just the initial investment.
Every time you introduce yourself, your company, product, or service, you’re inviting people to make a decision about your worth. Many people do not realize that […]
Coaching is all the rage. Perhaps your Realtor or Financial Advisor calls himself your coach. Don’t fall for it. Anyone who makes a profit off your decision is not a “coach”. Or perhaps you’ve noticed life coaches who specialize in relationships, healthy lifestyles, retirement options or life transitions. These […]
How do you measure success? Do you determine your success factor by the number of paying clients you have each day? Or the number of coaching calls you completed at the end of the work week? Measuring success requires a deeper understanding of what creates success, how to manage the core elements that […]
