When I am interviewed, I commonly get asked “Why do women earn less than men?” Jeepers. It’s a huge question, and a very charged question. Talk about stepping into the fire! And I’m always frustrated that people expected a single answer! At any rate, I took on the challenge and recorded this tiny three minute … Continue reading 3 min video: Why do Self Employed Women earn less than Self Employed Men?
Confessions of a real money coach Part one I was wearing my beautiful coat, dropping my son off at school on the way to my office. He turns to me and says, “Wow mom, you look so rich in that coat. Really rich! Too bad you’re driving around in such a clunker. Bye mom!” And … Continue reading Mikelann wants a new car (I want what I want when I want it!)
Is this you? You put in ten long hours on a big project, but when it came time to bill the client, you felt weird about charging for all of your time, so you shaved some time off. Sometimes it is because you felt you couldn’t charge them for all of your “learning” time and … Continue reading The Three Month Challenge: Stop Underbilling
Here is a common question I get from women who are wrestling with what they charge: “How can I justify my price?” But let me ask you a question- who are you justifying your price to? The truth is that there is only one person you have to justify your price to. Yourself. Coming up … Continue reading How can I justify my price?
Well, the year is coming to a close. I’m beginning to think more and more about next year. (Anyone else ready to let go of this year?) I am working on my 2010 personal annual spending plan. How much money am I planning on spending in 2010? Jeepers- there are a lot of things I … Continue reading How to create your needs and wants list
In my own personal Mastermind group last week, I sat around a large table with other business owners and contemplated 2009. Yikes. What a year. Some of us had a very hard year and some of us were doing okay. Personally, I’m eager to jump into 2010 and start planning it. But my group forced … Continue reading What do you need to start or stop doing to earn your worth?
I recorded this four minute video to teach you a super powerful– but very simple– technique. I call it “Practicing the Pause”. Use it to protect your time and make more money. When people ask you for your time, “practice the pause”. When you are tempted to discount or undersell yourself in the moment, “practice … Continue reading How to “Practice the Pause” 4 min video
Letter to service providers: Please charge me more money! Okay, here is a really crazy post. I may even secretly hope certain people don’t see it! But… I get really nervous when my service providers don’t charge me enough money. Why? Because I know it can’t be sustained. Because I know that my service provider … Continue reading Please charge me more money!
My fifth grade son started a business. He didn’t ask me about it. He just did it. He’s a Lego kid and loves to customize his little Lego mini-figures with paint and stickers etc. So one day he announced he was going to sell his customized Lego figures at school. I said very little, deciding … Continue reading When a biz should stay a hobby- Lessons from my ten year old
My little sister is getting married in November and we are in high wedding gear. As the sister of the bride, there is plenty to keep me busy. It’s fun, and daunting too. Luckily, my sister is a born planner and has it all under control. She’s had two bridal showers—one for the family and … Continue reading Buying a racy gift in real time
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