Lifestyle Archives

Smart Hustlers are constantly on the go and often invest most of their time and energy in their work. Use these pieces of tips and advice to help maintain a healthy work / life balance.

By Ramon RayLifestyle, Your Smart HustleSmart Hustle Interviews

Practical Advice for Finding Balance from a Mogul Mom

If you looked in "Wikipedia" for the ultimate entrepreneur - it'd be Gabriella Ribeiro. Owner of 2 companies and one organization helping women entrepreneurs - Mogul Moms, Gabriella lives a busy and fulfilled life. In our interview, we discussed the importance of balance. Many entrepreneurs, me included, are challenged with prioritizing. Sometimes we have a challenge...

By Megan TotkaLifestyleproductivity

3 Easy Ways You Can Be Super Productive Starting Today

Every person wishes there were more hours in the day. If you run your own small business, productivity is vital to take things to the next level. In order to achieve your business goals, you need some discipline and the right tools. Take a look at these three tips that will help entrepreneurs to...

By Charity RayFeatured, Lifestyle

This Urban Gardner is Building a Better Mouse Trap

Chad Corzine didn’t set out to start a business. He simply wanted to start a small garden in his apartment and couldn’t find a product that fit his needs. Even after he did start his business, he had to constantly make adjustment and change his thinking based on things he learned from customers. Corzine is...

By VirTaskticGeneral, Lifestyle, Operations

A Winning Performance Management Process

This article on Developing a Winning Performance Management Process is published in partnership with Concordia University Texas. “Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person — not just an employee — are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability.” -Anne M. Mulcahy, Former...

By VirTaskticLifestyle, Operationsleadership

Developing a Leadership Philosophy

This article on Developing a Leadership Philosophy is published in partnership with Aurora University. At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two out of 100 to 150 executives raise...

By Mikal BrownAdvice, Lifestyle, Marketing, Salesmindset

How To Know Your Value in ALL Situations

In my 7 years as a Marketing Consultant, I have observed that there is a distinct difference between Price and Value! Price is how much something cost. Value, on the other hand, can be objective and subjective depending on the individual or circumstance, like the adjectives Good and Great! Let me explain. Value sometimes...

By Ramon RayLifestyle, Operations, Technology, Your Smart HustleSmart Hustle Interviews

What the Shifting Playing Field Means for Entrepreneurs – Augusto Carrizo

Entrepreneurs know there is a lot to learn—and to always be learning—if you want to be a successful business owner. Sure, you can read blogs and listen to podcasts (ahem). You can take online or local courses, too. But every now and again an event pops up on your radar that makes you stop...

By Stacey HankeLifestyle

5 Ways To Increase Your Influence Monday to Monday

Most leaders believe they are more influential than they really are. Think about it. When was the last time you took a look at how your listeners perceive you when you are communicating rather than what you believe to be true? There may be a chance you are sabotaging your influence without even knowing...

By Ramon RayLifestyle, Marketing, Your Smart Hustle

Event Planning 101: Everything You Need to Know About Hiring an Event Planner

Holding an event can be a great way to publicize your business and attract new clients. However, as a small business owner, you may struggle to decipher when to outsource the event planning…and if you do want to hire, you may wonder how to find a good event planner and what to expect from...

By Ramon RayLifestylemindset

5 Ways to Turn Life’s Lemons Into Lemonade

In life, as well as in business, bad things will happen. I’m not saying that to bring down your day; it’s simply a reality that we all must deal with. These negative events can make us feel beat down or even depressed, but today I’d like to encourage you to see things in a...