According to online dictionaries, an entrepreneur is “a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money” or “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” Well, I get a check for both of those. My past venture into the fashion industry was fraught with risk and cost me plenty. Now, IContinue reading “Mark Cuban’s Advice To Entrepreneurs – Risk, Energy, and Funding”
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Cover Reveal Giveaway! $50 Gift Card, Anyone???
Happy Cover Reveal Day…To ME!!! I’m sooo excited to reveal the cover for Venture Forward, Book Three of The Venture Series! And a HUGE thank you to Jase Dean, the face of my latest hero, Paul Emerson. Another thank you to Scott Hoover who shot this fabulous pic! Paul’s story is emotional, turbulent, and of course,Continue reading “Cover Reveal Giveaway! $50 Gift Card, Anyone???”
The Venture Series Is On Kindle Unlimited!
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Giveaway Time! $50 Amazon Gift Card & Swag!!!
It’s giveaway time!!!! How would you like a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and your choice of one of my fab SWAG items???? Soooo easy to enter…just like my Facebook fan page, follow the Twitter accounts listed, and/or tweet a message about Unlikely Venture! It’s already pre-populated so you don’t even have toContinue reading “Giveaway Time! $50 Amazon Gift Card & Swag!!!”
Obsessing About Mr. Wonderful
I’m giggling because I’m mildly obsessed with Mr. Wonderful these days. Anyone who’s read my blog recently can attest to that. Could it be because he kinda reminds me of Paul Emerson, ruthless and calculating CEO of Blue Coat Capital? Check out my novel Unlikely Venture if you’re curious!!! I found this video on YouTube…first ofContinue reading “Obsessing About Mr. Wonderful”
Who Doesn’t Love SWAG???
I’m a big “Shark Tank” fan. Love the way they refer to themselves as a venture capital firm on steroids. Well, maybe only Mr. Wonderful made that reference…in one episode. But it stuck with me…because it’s kind of true. =) I love ALL the sharks. I think they each bring their own unique elements toContinue reading “Who Doesn’t Love SWAG???”
I’d Like To Join Your Anti-Aging Crusade, Mr. Thiel
Peter Thiel, a venture capitalist probably most known outside of Silicon Valley for his early investment in Facebook, is a billionaire on a mission to reverse aging. According to Thiel, it is a category of innovation largely overlooked by investors. Billionaire Peter Thiel Embarks On Anti-Aging Crusade I’m a sucker for anti-aging technology. If IContinue reading “I’d Like To Join Your Anti-Aging Crusade, Mr. Thiel”
How Can I Find Key Influencers In My Niche?
Start-ups are typically cash-poor, at least in their very early days. So how the heck are CEOs supposed to get the word out about their fabulous offerings? Marketing firms, publicists, advertisers…everything costs MONEY! CEOs need boku bucks in order to develop their ideas into something saleable but then they need even MORE money to reachContinue reading “How Can I Find Key Influencers In My Niche?”
What’s Inside Your Closet??
How many times have you spotted someone who’s rocking a killer pair of booties or swinging around the most delectable piece of arm candy you can imagine? How about catching a glimpse of someone who just really knows how to piece together an awesome outfit? Someone whose style you’re just dying to emulate? I cameContinue reading “What’s Inside Your Closet??”
“Unlikely Venture” Giveaway! Enter To Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card!
I feel like I’ve promoted the launch of “Unlikely Venture” for a while and even though November is still a few months away, there’s sooooo much to do! Luckily, I’m working with a fabulous team of talented people who’ve been guiding me through the process and I’m so thankful for all their advice and guidance!Continue reading ““Unlikely Venture” Giveaway! Enter To Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card!”