What IS the SOWBO Business Planning Retreat? Our January Business Planning Retreats are hyper-focused and intentional. We hone in on the power of intimate collaboration among like-minded women. No, this isn’t a conference or girlfriend’s getaway. It’s a life-changing experience that will level up your business. SOWBO was created by women business owners just like…

SOWBO was created out of a need for authentic relationships. As a result, every aspect of our work focuses on building a rich community and deep friendships. When planning, we listen closely to our community of women. Which topics and trainings would be most useful? Help them grow in business? Most importantly, how can we…

We hear a lot about how community is important to entrepreneurship, but did you know that it is actually vital to the success of your business? Even the strongest, most successful women entrepreneurs have community support.  Maybe you’re like me… you have a ton of girlfriends, but most of them either stay home with the…

Heading out for a business trip? For the busy mom who is also a business owner, successful business travel takes a bit of pre-planning and creativity—two things at which you are already an expert! Nobody can replace mom, but thinking through what you need to do before you go, while you are gone, and when…

Let’s first establish what passive income is not. Think of the hours and hours you pour into your business to make it successful and profitable. Meetings, emails, phone calls and texts, social media posts, planning, purchasing, billing, and then the ACTUAL work you do. Let’s call that “active income”—income you earn from a significant investment…

Have you noticed the recent changes to our website? or the added Resource area? How about the Lunch & Learn series? And the strategy days? or what about the Mastermind Trips? We’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing since the COVID shut-down in 2020 and we’re excited to announce a new (and improved!) future for…

STOP! …and do your BEST happy dance!!! This update is one we can all celebrate. The 2020 COVID pandemic had us all yearning for more community and finally we were able to safely gather after an entire year of isolation. This retreat was originally planned for Spring 2020, but due to the circumstances of the…

I’ve helped many business owners over the years. I’ve done everything from mentoring new entrepreneurs to consulting with large corporations. What I’ve learned is that when we focus on relationship building and helping others… we succeed. My passion to help others overcome fear, embrace failure, and achieve success started when I was 18 years old.…

Are you planning a mastermind trip with your best business gals? or are you attending one of our upcoming mastermind retreats? Below are some key items you’ll want to pack to ensure the most success and fun for the weekend!  Mastermind Retreat Packing List Business Essentials: Your Laptop (not a tablet anything without a keypad!)…

Seven months later, we are seeing small business owners shift or pivot for an unforeseeable market. Diverse revenue streams have never been more important than they are right now. Those who are determined and relentless are figuring out how to survive these unprecedented times…. ultimately resulting in hard-core creativity and innovation. It is no secret…