Give yourself a “Scooby Snack” and get on that stage!
When I was a kid, one of my very favorite cartoons was Scooby Doo. A giant dog that is scared of everything … pretty funny. Interestingly, now I have a Scooby Doo of my own. She too is a Great Dane, afraid of everything, but very good-hearted. I learned some...
The 5 Surprising Reasons You Aren’t Invited to Events
If you are trying to earn an income teaching, speaking, or presenting, a critical component of your business plan is being invited to events as a paid professional. For some it appears that their schedule fills easily; for others it is the opposite. If you relate more...
The Monster Guide to Business Success
Everyone wants to be successful in business; it is the nature of the beast. Although there are plenty of business books, blogs and resources available on the topic, sometimes we miss the key points to achieving success. Look closely and you will find we can learn a...
17 Killer Resources for New Bloggers
Starting is always the hard part. It is a physics thing…something at rest will stay at rest until a force is put to it. Procrastination, fear, excuses, we all use them to keep us from getting started. Photo Credit: Rich Anderson via Compfight cc In most cases,...
3 Shortcuts for Creating Excellent Handouts
When I started teaching, one of my goals was to provide excellent handouts for each class I taught. Years later, based on feedback from my students, it appears that I have met that goal. Photo Credit: mag3737 via Compfight cc Creating excellent handouts can be very...
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.