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How to Balance Your Business and Caregiving Without Burning Out

October 15, 2025 | Comments Off on How to Balance Your Business and Caregiving Without Burning Out

Professional life challenges us in countless ways every day. We pour our energy into our work, striving to build a business and a legacy we can be proud of. But behind every success story, there’s often a quiet force of support—the loved ones who lift us up when we stumble, encourage us when we doubt…

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A picture of two hands shaking with the words "Trust is what closes deals."

The #1 Skill That Sets Top Sales Professionals Apart

October 6, 2025 | Comments Off on The #1 Skill That Sets Top Sales Professionals Apart

If there’s one constant in today’s business world, it’s change. The way customers make decisions has evolved dramatically in just a few years, and professionals are learning that trust is what closes deals. HubSpot’s 2025 State of Sales Report reveals that buyers are more empowered, more skeptical, and more self-directed than ever. The challenge isn’t…

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Growth Starts Now—Not January 1st

October 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Growth Starts Now—Not January 1st

Last month, I shared how ego can sometimes stand in the way of real growth. When we convince ourselves we already “know enough” or assume that what worked yesterday will carry us through tomorrow, we unintentionally block opportunities to move forward. The truth is, growth requires the willingness to reflect honestly, ask hard questions, and…

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Celebrate what matters.

Why I’m Pausing to Celebrate (and Why You Should Too)

September 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Why I’m Pausing to Celebrate (and Why You Should Too)

Friday, September 26, marks my 33rd wedding anniversary. For years, Mike and I have taken a fall foliage tour through New England to celebrate, but this year, we decided to change it up a little! Since neither of us have spent much time on the North Carolina or Virginia coastline, we are taking a trip…

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Dig deep. Push hard. Finish strong.

4 Ways to Adopt a Fourth Quarter Mindset

September 17, 2025 | Comments Off on 4 Ways to Adopt a Fourth Quarter Mindset

Have you ever noticed how runners seem to find another gear when the finish line finally comes into view? After miles of steady pacing, fatigue, and even doubt, something shifts in that final stretch of a marathon. The crowd gets louder, adrenaline kicks in, and every ounce of determination is channeled into those last steps.…

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