Author Archives: Yolanda

Education is the Answer…NOT!

Share I just read a blog post from one of my mentors, Andrew Cass. The title of the post is “Bring on the Entrepreneurs,” where Andrew is talking about a special report in the latest issue of Inc Magazine. Andrew … Continue reading

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“I’m Not Babysitting Your French Fries!” – Take Responsibility for Running Your Own Business

Share My daughter decided to make herself a hamburger for dinner last night. She likes to put french fries on top of her burger, so she was cooking fries too. She doesn’t like anyone eating her food, especially if she’s … Continue reading

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“Google Switch” Report Review

Share I just finished reading the free Google Switch report written by David Schwind and Jim Yaghi.  The report is a 136 page traffic blueprint about maximizing your marketing by effectively using your list. David and Jim define the Google … Continue reading

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Doing the Dishes–Like Starting Your Business…Again

Share Starting your business over again reminds me of one of my least favorite chores—doing the dishes (which in my mind, also includes cleaning the kitchen). Why? Because there always seem to be dishes to do. I can get all … Continue reading

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Post 22: Notes from The Copywriter’s Handbook , a.k.a., My “Learning How To Copy Write” Journey

Share This is the last post for this series.  Yeah!!  Our topic is writing an ezine. An ezine is an effective method of building an opt-in list. Most ezines are offered as a free subscription. An ezine is like a … Continue reading

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Becoming an Online Entrepreneur: Let Perseverance Do Its Work…

Share Becoming an online entrepreneur is a process, an evolution that requires you to develop skills and characteristics that you may not already have (read more about the evolution). Dictionary.com has two definitions for perseverance: 1. Steady persistence in a … Continue reading

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Becoming an Entrepreneur – Taking A Leap of Faith With Bagels

Share The Today show had a story today about a couple, Kim and Mark Bensen who took their last $18,000 to become entrepreneurs. Mark lost his job two years ago, but instead of becoming victims of the economy, Kim and … Continue reading

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Becoming an Online Entrepreneur is Like Becoming a Christian

Share In my devotion the other day, the scripture lesson was Colossians 3:8-14 (NIV): 8But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9Do not lie to … Continue reading

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Leadership Crisis: How GG Kept Texas in the Game

Share I sort of watched the BCS championship game between Alabama and Texas yesterday because my husband and son were watching it. They were rooting for Texas. Why? Because they are huge Auburn fans (my husband is from Auburn).…and fans … Continue reading

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Becoming an Entrepreneur: Weight Loss Principles That Work

Share The 30 Dec issue of People Magazine features people who have lost half their weight without surgery or diet pills. Through diet and exercise, they completely transformed their bodies and the way they feel. The Today Show featured them … Continue reading

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