I know. It can feel daunting to offer your very first high-ticket mastermind, mentorship or coaching program. But if you feel inspired to do so, if you feel that inner calling to work with clients in a deep, lasting and meaningful way, you really shouldn’t let the disappointing results of others — or your own […]

Recently my eyes were opened to a really amazing way to generate leads that’s so simple and straightforward it’s often overlooked: sponsorship. Sponsorship means you support someone else’s live event with an investment and, in return, get some kind of access to their attendees. Obviously, to make it worth your while, you want to choose your […]

Over the years, I’ve noticed some intriguing differences in how men and women respond during presentations. One of these differences has to do with time. When you’re passionate about your subject and on a roll, it is really hard to stop talking. But when you’re presenting to women, you want to stop, because ending even […]

Okay…not literally! What I’m talking about is one of the most powerful strategies to employ when selling to the women in your audience. When you’re introducing yourself at the beginning of your presentation, your behind-the-scenes intention is to quickly build credibility with your audience and create vulnerability, so that they know you have been where […]

Two years ago, when my company was ranked 169 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing, privately-held American companies, I was thrilled. And then I noticed that the award had sub-categories as well. In San Diego, where my company is located, we were ranked third. But the ranking that especially made me proud […]

It’s pretty simple. I can’t rest until you’re making your contribution in the world and being paid handsomely for it. It really breaks my heart when I see hosts of large or small events, stepping over thousands of dollars because they haven’t built in simple ways to monetize those events. So to help you enjoy […]