I remember sitting at a dinner in Maui with a Mastermind in 2015. This was my first experience being in a mastermind and I felt like “one of these things just doesn’t belong here” 🎶 (Sesame Street song for those of you not in the states ). Not because I…

My First Year in Costa Rica: Best Decision Ever FTH: 092 It's officially May today (when I'm writing this episode) and at the end of the month, I'm renewing my lease in Costa…player.captivate.fm It’s officially May today (when I’m writing this episode) and at the end of the month, I’m renewing my lease in Costa Rica — for two more years. My plan is to purchase a property down here before the end of those two years and I’m excited to see where…

I found a playlist on Spotify the other day (it was listed in a newsletter… I love that she shared a playlist) and was listening to it while showering (who doesn’t love to start their day with a little pick me up?). The playlist is called “Cleaning Kit”… in other…

As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to take the quiet solitude of the weekends to dig in and do focused work. There’s something about that time that feels almost like a gift. I’ve got a handful of guests coming to visit me in Costa Rica in the next few months so…

I was raised by two amazing parents who both had incredible work ethics. From their example, my siblings and I all have the same work ethic and haven’t stopped working since we started (high school). Strong work ethics are great, but when did doing good work (the work you were hired to do) become a sacrifice of oneself? As an American, I know we have a much more warped view of work than…

One of the most common reasons people tell me they don’t do email marketing is because they don’t know what to write about (and they’re not confident in their writing skills). The easiest way to get started with email marketing is to reframe how you think about it. First and foremost, email marketing is about creating a connection and building a relationship with your subscriber. Email marketing…

Even if you’ve heard the term “Pura Vida,” and understand what it means, there’s something entirely different about experiencing it. Pura Vida means “pure life” or “simple life.” Life in Costa Rica has taught me that I can live a full life and be easy about it. All while still…

You have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to publishing online these days. Gone are the days of only being able to publish on WordPress, Blogger, or Typepad (I’m totally dating myself here). In fact, you don’t even need to have your own online property to publish……

Most solopreneurs start out with an opt-in offer, collect email addresses, and have a short follow-up sequence. That’s the extent of their email marketing strategy. Once their business is up and running and they’re providing a paid service for clients email tends to fall to the back burner. It isn’t…