Dream Big: Achieve Your Long-Term Goals, One Bite at a Time

Dream Big: Achieve Your Long-Term Goals, One Bite at a Time

As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, focusing on the immediate challenges and tasks at hand. However, to truly thrive and not just survive, it’s essential to dream big and set ambitious long-term goals. Imagine where you want your business to be in three years. It might seem daunting, but as the old saying goes, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”
By breaking down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks and focusing on high-impact activities, you can make steady progress toward your big dreams. Remember, achieving success is about making each bite count and consistently working toward your vision. Start today, stay committed, and watch your business thrive.

Why The Chimp?

Why The Chimp?

As we begin 2024, I am pleased to be able to launch my new brand identity – and it’s quite a shift from the old one! In September 2023 I decided to bite the bullet and commit to working with someone to develop a membership community for business owners. As part of this process, I…

Why Signal-Based Outbound Selling Matters More Than Ever for Business-to-Business Selling

Why Signal-Based Outbound Selling Matters More Than Ever for Business-to-Business Selling

In business-to-business sales, the days of “spray and pray” cold outreach are numbered. Buyers are inundated with irrelevant messages, and as gatekeepers get smarter and attention spans shorter, traditional tactics fall flat.  What’s emerging in its place is smarter, sharper, and more aligned with how today’s B2B buyers actually behave: signal-based outbound selling. What Is…

Building Relationships in the Digital Age – Why It Matters More Than Ever in Business-to-Business Sales

Building Relationships in the Digital Age – Why It Matters More Than Ever in Business-to-Business Sales

From the time I began my B2B sales career, relationships have always mattered. But in today’s digital age, how we build those relationships – and the tools we use – has fundamentally changed.  Social platforms are no longer just networking sites; they’ve become arenas for shaping perception, earning trust, and demonstrating value before a sales…

Why a Well-Written Proposal is the Final Stage of a Great Sales Process

Why a Well-Written Proposal is the Final Stage of a Great Sales Process

A great sales process doesn’t end when you’ve delivered a fantastic pitch. It doesn’t even end when your prospect expresses interest. The final, and often most crucial, step is delivering a proposal that seals the deal. Too many businesses lose sales not because of their product or service but because their proposal is weak, unclear,…

How to Price Your Products Without Pricing Yourself Out of the Market

How to Price Your Products Without Pricing Yourself Out of the Market

One of the biggest concerns for business owners is setting the right price. Charge too much, and you risk losing customers to cheaper competitors. Charge too little, and you might struggle to make a profit, let alone reinvest in growth. It’s a delicate balancing act – one that can feel like a constant tug-of-war between…

Finding Your Unique Edge: Why a Differentiator is the Key to Business Success

Finding Your Unique Edge: Why a Differentiator is the Key to Business Success

As a business owner, you’ve poured time, energy, and passion into building your company. But when someone asks, “What makes you different?” do you have a clear, compelling answer? If not, you’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to articulate what sets them apart, and as a result, they find themselves competing on price rather than…

Knowing Your Ideal Customer: A Smarter Approach to Growth

Knowing Your Ideal Customer: A Smarter Approach to Growth

One of the biggest mistakes I made when I launched my original business, was to market to everyone. It’s tempting to believe that casting the widest net will bring in more customers, but in reality, this scattergun approach leads to wasted resources, ineffective messaging, and frustration. If you want to work smarter, not harder, you…

Use Logic to Decide the What You’re Going to Offer Clients

Use Logic to Decide the What You’re Going to Offer Clients

Making decisions about which products or services to keep and which to let go can be hard. You’ve invested time, energy, and resources into building your portfolio, and so the idea of culling anything may feel like you’re losing business or even taking a step backward.  It’s natural to have an emotional attachment – your…

Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Stand Out, Sell More, and Thrive

Work Smarter, Not Harder: How to Stand Out, Sell More, and Thrive

Managing a business today doesn’t have to be hard. Given how competitive everything is though, it’s not enough to simply be good at what you do – you need to work smarter to ensure your business not only survives but thrives.  This means understanding what sets you apart, knowing exactly who your ideal customers are,…

Getting Your Story Straight: How a Clear Marketing Message Can Transform Your Business

Getting Your Story Straight: How a Clear Marketing Message Can Transform Your Business

Imagine walking into a movie, sitting down with your popcorn, and trying to follow a story with no clear characters or direction. It’s confusing, chaotic, and ultimately forgettable. Unfortunately, this is how many businesses unintentionally present themselves to customers.  Without a clear story, potential customers don’t understand why they should care or, more importantly, why…

Get Focused for 2025 – Use These Three Key Techniques to Boost Your Productivity

Get Focused for 2025 – Use These Three Key Techniques to Boost Your Productivity

For business owners, juggling numerous responsibilities can quickly become overwhelming. The pressure to get more done in less time often leads to scattered energy, stress, and a loss of motivation.  However, by refining your productivity strategies and focusing on just three key techniques – prioritising tasks, time blocking, and focusing on one thing at a…