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Ease on Down the Road

“Come on, ease on the down the road. Pick your left foot up when your right foot’s down. Come on legs keep moving, Don’t you lose no ground. You just keep on keepin’ on the road that you choose. Don’t you give up walking ‘cause you gave up shoes.” The Wiz, 1976 Saturday, I had my official book launch for Entrepreneurial Elevation, 31 Strategic Lessons and Life Stories. It was my first opportunity center stage to discuss my business and background. When I was given the mic I stumbled despite all of my preparations. Here’s my lessons learned and steps that I’d recommend to others to replicate.  1. Reclaim My Time and Protect My Efforts: As a mom and an entrepreneur, my efforts and time are prime real estate in that my bandwidth can only handle so much at a time. Whether it’s your calendar, connections or your health you have to take measures to reclaim and protect them. Don’t let every activity be worthy enough for your calendar. Choose strategically where you will make an appe

Ten More Days!

Hey Moms, Today marks Day 10 of the countdown to the BIG LAUNCH DAY ,  July 20, 2019 . Have you purchased your book yet? Let me tell you... this book is Fire Knowledge! Every woman in business for themselves MUST GET THIS BOOK!  There are 31 women offering up their knowledge and stories about being in business for themselves. You better get your copy today. All sales prior to 7/20/19 will be officially signed copies. Sending love your way 💗         DBC Mother of Pearls

What's In it For Me?

Contracts, Agreements, Retainers, Bill of Sale... Each of these documents requires finesse and proper skill to develop and maintain. At both, the stage of development and maintenance, the most important skill to employ is the Art of Negotiation. Do you have this skill; are you willing to take the time to hone it and become adept at it? While speaking with a colleague earlier this week, we discussed 3 important areas to understand before you approach a negotiation: Attentiveness, Pain points, and Assertiveness. Here's how this is another pearl to culture. A. Attentiveness is a nice and professional word commonly used for the phrase "Shut up and Listen". Be sure to do your research on the matter before negotiation talks begin. Once you do begin negotiating with anyone, seek an understanding of the impact of your request on the other person. God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason, I do believe. Negotiating is persuasion that listens. Effective negotiating requires

Entrepreneurial Elevation-Mother Of Pearls

Good Afternoon Friends, Today marks 15 days until the Book Launch of Entrepreneurial Elevation , where my chapter is Mother of Pearls, Mompreneurship. Pre Order your copies now! Help me reach my goal to sell 100 books by the launch party on July 20, 2019. Thanks so much to those who have purchased the book. Still looking for my supporters to come through.

Perspective

Life is always about perspective. Look at today's political scene, wouldn't you say perspective plays a significant role in how our current legislators govern? From the president to the news media to social media to answer the question, "Who are you voting for this coming election?" it is all about perspective.  What's your perspective when you sit down to map out your plans to work on your dream? Are you thinking positively about your next steps? Describe your business perspective? How do you sharpen your skills and strengthen your mental dexterity? How do prepare your business for a transformation? Do you have a growth mindset as it relates to your family and business goals?  Gain a perspective:   Set a time and place for you to focus on tasks related to your business goals. This space should be separate from the space for other responsibilities. Allowing other responsibilities to crowd this space is distracting and clutters creativity. It doesn'