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Working out & Business

I kind of think it’s hilarious that I’m even writing this post. Me, of all people! I was basically allergic to exercise for my entire life up until a couple years ago. I’m really not athletic at all, and I never lifted so much as a 3 pound dumbbell before a couple years ago. I […]

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3 Tips for Streamlining the Packaging Process

One of the things I have always worked hard on behind the scenes has been taking care of my clients by sending them fun surprises throughout their experience with me. I love getting and sending mail and think having a tangible piece of the “experience” to provide is so important, especially in these super digital […]

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Business Book Club – January

Last month when I wrote out my list of 2016 goals, I decided I really wanted to try to read one business book a month for the next 12 months. I’ve basically had “read more business books” on my rolling to-do list for a couple of years now and besides listening to a few minutes […]

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FBO: Staying Productive During Off Season

It’s technically “off season” but that doesn’t mean as photographers and wedding vendors that we’re actually off…a lot of people probably think that since we aren’t photographing every weekend right now, we just aren’t really doing any work. But, the reality of being a small business owner is that you have to work at it […]

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For Business Owners: Two More Gmail Hacks

I’ve written two other posts with Gmail tips and tricks already (you can view them here and here, but Gmail is such a powerful tool, I’m always learning something new I can do with it. Both of these tips I’m about to share with you guys today have been game changers for me, so I […]

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For Business Owners: Productivity Tips

This time of year I feel like I am my most productive. That’s largely because I have so much more work this time of year…and the more work you do, the more productive you are. Right? I actually feel that I am being MOST productive when I’m able to really strike that all too delicate […]