Why the “Why” Matters
Sometimes we know things intuitively but we can’t understand them until someone else helps us make sense of them. For years now, from time to time, things in my world will go exceedingly well (both personally and/or professionally) and I am never quite sure what...
2 Mentors + 2 Apps = Empty Inbox
I have run my business affairs for as long as I can remember around my task list, calendar and – as soon as it was widely available – e-mail. It has been my method of organizing my day, ensuring priorities and projects are completed and very few (if any)...
What My Landscaper Taught Me About Outsourcing
Over the past several months, we have been living in a vast sea of dirt. Our fenced yard is about a half an acre and we are completely remodeling our landscape. As part of our yard remodel we have worked with a number of contractors including a builder, designer,...
How Recurrance Features Save Time
Activities we engage in on a regular basis are often described as habits. But before they become habits, we must first develop a discipline of repeated activities. This is where recurrence can come to the rescue. Most of us develop a habit of brushing our teeth while...
I'm Gwen Bortner, and I've spent 40 years turning chaotic businesses into well-oiled machines across 47 industries. Now, my team and I work with women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, fulfilling businesses aligned with their values.