Is it your dream to one day see your work on Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company or other major online publications? If so, I've got an easy strategy you can steal that will have you writing for the outlet of your dreams in no time! Last week, I...
Two Marketing Strategies At the most basic level, your business needs two marketing strategies: One that increases your credibility and one that generates qualified leads. But it’s easier said than done, right? In fact, it’s easier than you might think–whether you’re running a startup or working for...
Develop your public speaking skills I was thrilled to be featured on Forbes for my advice to millennials on developing their public speaking skills. “Millennials may not realize it, but many engage in public speaking every day, albeit through platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube,” said Kristi...
Quitting Your Day Job I now generate 95% of my consulting clients through Facebook groups. But even before I built up my business on the social network, I relied on a handful of Facebook groups to learn the ropes as a first-time entrepreneur. In fact, I quickly...
Landing Public Speaking Gigs As an entrepreneur, your interest in public speaking probably stems from a belief that it will help establish you as an expert and lead to growth for your business. It can – but only if you seek out and accept the right...
I recently joined the “Women's Side Hustle Society” podcast with Gina Fresquez to talk about how I built my successful side hustles, followed my passion in many directions, and jam about delegation and patience. You can download and listen on iTunes. Make sure you also grab my podcast...
Eleven months after I started my own business, I found myself fully booked and in a position to pay myself a salary equal to what I was making as a VP at the marketing agency I'd left. And I owe virtually all that success to...
Many of my clients are interested in landing TV appearances when they start working with me. However, I often find that the types of things they want to go on TV and discuss don't necessarily fit with the shows they've mentioned as targets. If you've decided to pitch...
Call yourself an expert already Recently, I shared my tips for becoming a go-to expert in your field. That piece was inspired by a panel I was on at the Jacksonville Women’s Leadership Forum entitled “Game Changers: Career-Defining Moments.” I was the youngest person on the panel...
How I transformed my career from lawyer to ESPN reporter to sports marketing consultant by becoming a "visible expert" Last year, I was on a panel at the Jacksonville Women’s Leadership Forum entitled “Game Changers: Career-Defining Moments.” At just 33, why was I chosen for a panel...