Recently, when coaching with a client frustrated with her perceived lack of success, I was struck by an abundance of negative verbiage.  It wasn't her verbiage around life or others, it was her self-descriptive verbiage. As I listened to her describe what she wanted from her business and who she thought she was, it became apparent … Continue reading Women, Are We Our Own Worst Enemy?

How to Fix Sluggish January SalesLooking for a quick fix, maybe a magic answer?  I don't have one.  What I do have are a few tips to ensure that you don't end up worrying about January next year.  So if you really want to fix it, read on.  If not... skip to the next blog … Continue reading How to fix sluggish January sales

The Pursuit of PerfectionIt is an exhausting, endless quest wherein, you will always fall short.  Instead, embrace progress. "Perfect" is an ideal that does not exist. Everything is perfectly imperfect.ComparisonMeasure your success by your values and the distance traveled from where you began.  Never compare your life to someone else's "highlight real".  You are learning … Continue reading Things to leave behind in 2015

Anyone who has done any private work with me knows that mantras are a favorite tool.  A great mantra is like gps..reminding you of where you are going and why you are even headed in that direction.  It can be easy to forget the way in this journey called life.  Sometimes a great mantra serves … Continue reading This too shall pass

Mary and Martha- Recipe For Friendship SetThere are so many fantastic products in the direct selling industry and it is my privileged to showcase those.   Shop direct sales when ever you can. It will increase your faith in the industry and builds lasting network. Mary and Martha features beautiful home decor, entertaining and personalized items … Continue reading FREE Product drawing Mary and Martha

Just like a great recipe, there are certain ingredients needed for a successful business.  It takes each of these working in concert to create the "secret sauce".  Today, let's talk about brand story.  Here is the simple fact of launching a company.. people join people.  People do not join companies.  The fact that people join … Continue reading Don’t be a start up statistic: Brand Story

Social media is the new store front in today's direct selling landscape.  It is undeniable that social media plays a pivotal role in the success of a young company yet, many companies fail to plan for it.  Long gone are the days that a website drew traffic.  With millions of sites, traffic has to be … Continue reading Don’t be a start up statistic: Social Media

See what one-on-one business development coaching can do for you and your business. Register to win a session with Michelle Archer, one of today's most sought after coaches. This session will answer your questions and give you some guidance in making your dreams a reality! Register here! Includes:~Analysis~Full hour, private session~Prescription for success----------------------------------------------  Michelle Archer is a certified … Continue reading The Great Coaching Give Away

Over the past several years, I have found myself in a unique niche: start up direct sales companies. In the last 5 years I have helped to launch nearly a dozen. As I work with Direct Sales startups I find one recurring theme, those who invest in training and development grow. Those who do not, become part … Continue reading Don’t be a start up statistic: Training

Fall is in more than the air!  It's on runways, in stores and on the street!  Here is our 2015 Colour Report. You'll notice lots of standard warm shades like Cadmium Orange, Oak Bluff and Dried Herb.  But there are some lovely cool shades this season  that offer a bit of refreshment from the Fall … Continue reading Fall Color Report