For years, SOWBO has known that one key to finding outside perspective, accountability, and a safe place to vet your ideas is to join a mastermind group. (It’s also a great way to ensure greater success in business.) What is a Mastermind Group? A mastermind group involves peer-to-peer meetings where each member gives and receives…

Is it possible to work less hours and make more money? Business owners usually begin their journey wanting to gain more freedom and flexibility for their lives. They also see the potential to earn life-changing sums of money that could break generational cycles of struggle. The thing I love most about the women business owners…

“The more productive I am, the more money I make.” —Dara Sklar This month’s training “Getting Digitally Organized” featured Dara Sklar, Google tools expert and founder of Synced with Dara. She also has an online course “Get Productive with G Suite,” which one of our SOWBO members declared, “The best course I’ve ever taken!” Here…

As a small business owner you know the pull between providing your product or service to clients and running a thriving business. Often, you are wearing all the hats AND juggling all the balls behind the scenes. It is essential that your business is as organized and efficient as possible so that you can focus…

What is your highest performing lead source? That is, which lead sources are the easiest for you to close or have the highest closing ratio? Did “referrals” come to mind? Yes, referrals tend to be the highest performing lead source because the vetting has already been done for you—usually by a previous client or vendor.…

Today we are excited to feature personal trainer, health coach, and SOWBO VIP Member Vanessa Flores on the blog! Vanessa is the founder of The Strong Fit Life.  In her work, Vanessa helps active but overwhelmed parents prioritize their health and fitness by getting leaner and stronger without sacrificing family time via their one-on-one virtual…

Meet Chelsee McClintock! A SOWBO VIP Member, Chelsee is the founder of Anywhere. Everywhere. Travel Group, offering customized family travel design.  Chelsee helps families to dream big about travel! And it’s not just hotel reservations and plane tickets. Instead, she gets to know each family member and listens to their ideas. She wants to make…

Meet Elizabeth Ortiz! A SOWBO VIP Member, Elizabeth is the co-founder of KEM Business Solutions, Inc., which helps small business CEOs navigate bookkeeping, accounting and business decisions. Based in Central Florida, KEM Business Solutions, Inc. believes that relationships come first, honest answers matter, and impeccable work is required. Let’s get to know Elizabeth and her…

The coaching world has really expanded over the years. There appears to be a coach for anything and everything. So, which business coach should you hire?  First, let’s look first at why you should hire a coach and then which coach(es) might be best for you in this season. Why Should I Hire a Business…

When it comes to business, we recommend having both an industry specific coach and a non-industry specific coach. We talked before about the value of hiring a business coach because she will always assist you with growth, clarity, stressors, accountability, and revenue. If you feel lost in your business plan and tired of the grind…