Looking backwards and forwards As we approach the end of the year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months and all that we’ve accomplished. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, but it’s crucial to take time to look back on our …
If we’re not careful, “the most wonderful time of the the year” can quickly erupt into a joy-wrecking stress volcano. M.J. James (The Burned Out Business Mom’s Podcast) dropped a ton of timely wisdom during our discussion on how to set boundaries and avoid burnout during the holiday season. Check out the interview! Learn more …
Don’t let your short-term self hijack your long-term self. I’m writing this on Cyber Monday 2022, and the FOMO vibes are strong today. And yes, there are some great deals out there (here’s a rundown of some of my favorites). And yes, there will be many other opportunities that pop up in our lives that …
A metaphorical tailspin Somedays you’re on cloud nine, and somedays you’re plummeting through the atmosphere in an uncontrollable death spiral. Don’t ask me why, but recently I was watching a video about how to recover from a tail spin. As in, you’re a pilot flying a plane and you stall out and start spiraling to …
Manage Stress Like a Fighter Pilot with the PARED Method Read More »
The weekend is over. Summer is over for many people. Folks are heading back to the office and the classroom; sharing stories of all the fun things they did on vacation that they won’t be able to do again until the next holiday. Sipping your mediocre office coffee and hacking through your 1,745 unread messages …
I am excited to announce a brand new program that we’re cooking up over at Brerro. It’s so new, in fact, that is hasn’t even launched yet. And it won’t become officially available until this fall. But we are inviting a small group of super special beta testers to run through the program, kick the …
I am scheduling this post to publish at 3pm on July 15, 2022. Right about the time my dad will be wrapping up his last day of work. Ever. After 41 years of service at Girard College (which is not a college) where he wore just about every hat on the hat rack: from barber, …
Never Retire: A Lesson My Dad Didn’t Know He Taught Me About Work and Life Read More »
I recently traveled to Orlando for PodFest Expo… which is curious considering that I don’t have a podcast. But when you consider that everybody at the conference is trying to promote a business or get a message out there; it makes perfect sense. They’re entrepreneurs; they are trying to grow something; and those are my …
Are Conferences Even Worth It for Freelancers? (Thoughts on PodFest Expo) Read More »
Unfortunately, health insurance tends to be a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation. But usually it’s a lot more “damned if you don’t.” So let’s do, hike up our pants, and jump into some of our options for self-employment health coverage. This is the final installment of my 3 part series on …
I’ve been singing the praises of work-from-home and self-employment flexibility for a while now. In fact, I recently documented a working/vacationy road trip I took with my wife and kids recently. Benefits vs. Benefits When you make the jump from working for somebody to working for yourself – you gain a ton of benefits and …
Build Your Own Benefits Package (Part 1: SICK LEAVE & PTO) Read More »
