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Month in Review for September 2012

Wow, what a month! I don’t know about you, but for me, the month of September was sure exciting! Stressful at times, but always exciting. We started the month off with a week in the Outer Banks with family. It was a great time…

October 3, 2012
Entrepreneurship

When Crickets Chirp at Your Best Efforts

Have you ever poured your heart into a project you were passionate about only to have it completely flop?  Worms scream louder than the reaction your efforts got. Crickets chirp in the ensuing silence. I have. I found it a strange place to be.…

October 2, 2012
Entrepreneurship

August’s Mystery Shopping Recap

For the month of August, Claudia and I had the goal of making an extra $800 from mystery shopping. It was to be put towards our Outer Banks vacation. While we didn’t quite reach our goal, we made a bunch of extra money in…

September 10, 2012
Entrepreneurship

How to Get Customers Without An Audience

Over the course of starting a business and replacing my income, one of the things I learned was how to get customers without an audience of my own. This is a vital skill to have when you have a product or service, but no…

September 7, 2012
Entrepreneurship

Do You Need Your Wife Onboard?

I often hear people mention they don’t have the support of their spouse when starting a business. I think this is vital if you want your new venture to really thrive. Support can come in many different styles. Having your spouse onboard, doesn’t mean…

September 4, 2012
Entrepreneurship

Why Your Husband Needs Your Support

Embarking on our entrepreneurial pursuits has actually been incredible for our marriage. Here are six things I have learned about supporting Michael and why it is so important. 1. He needs encouragement from me: Michael, just as any human being that is breathing, needs encouragement…

August 29, 2012
Entrepreneurship

How I Get Free Advice From Experts

In the process of starting a business or venturing out and doing something different in life, I’ve found personal advice from experts to be crucial. While there are plenty of resources like books and programs that are a wealth of knowledge, I believe there’s…

August 20, 2012