Last week I told you about a time when I almost gave up on my business, but didn’t, because someone believed in me. In response, a follower commented: “What frustrates me about these types of stories is that it’s the same thing…’I held on to hope and all of a sudden it just happened for me!’.... Knowing HOW is what I noticed many want to understand.” I thought about her comment a lot this week. And while I do accredit much of my success to ‘holding on’ and keeping a positive mindset, I’ve also reflected on HOW and WHAT I did to build a six-figure business. Here are the top 3 things that worked for me:

I know the feeling all too well. It’s the feeling of coming home from a long vacation or business trip and being totally disengaged from work and unmotivated to accomplish your daily tasks. It can be hard to get back into the swing of things and pick up where you left off. So how can we avoid the negative feelings and stress that comes with this? I’ve found there are three things you can do to avoid the vacation blues so you can jump back into your routine. Let’s dive in.

I remember when I first decided to call myself a “Personal Brand Strategist.” I woke up one morning and knew this was the name that felt most aligned with the work I was starting to do. During that time, I was designing Squarespace websites, writing copy, and helping people optimize their LinkedIn and Instagram accounts. I tried my hand at designing media kits, creating peoples’ visual identities, and even helped my clients take pictures for their social media posts. I tried my hand at everything under the sun…

There are hundreds of thousands of blog posts out there that will tell you how to wake up early. You may hear the common advice: charge your phone on the opposite side of the room while you sleep, count to 10 before falling back asleep, go to sleep earlier. I’ve read all the advice and I am sure you have to. Sure, it’s all helpful but nothing made my routine stick until I was willing to part with my precious remaining minutes of sleep for something more important: my morning routine. To wake up early, answer the question…

I never could have known the possibilities that would come from purging my closets, putting stuff in storage, packing up my car, and driving across the country. What I had initially labeled as a “trip for the soul,” quickly turned into one of the best decisions I had ever made for my business.

There are many ways to build your personal brand, selecting a title for yourself is a great way to start. Here are six steps that will lead you in the right direction and help you determine the best title for you and your personal brand. Remember, there are no rules. You can be anything you want to be!

Imagine what your life would be like if your sense of self was not based on painful past experiences that limit your beliefs? Imagine if you could rid yourself of negative learned behaviors that do not support the sensational vision you have for your future? The Enneagram shows us where our personality prevents us from going. It does not put us into a box, it shows us how to escape the box we’re already in.

As an entrepreneur, you’re in the business of communicating the importance of your company to anyone who will listen. You may share educational information, valuable insights, and facts about your products and services so people have a deeper understanding of what it is you’re selling. This is important. However, the best and most effective way of garnering a deep interest and understanding of your mission as an entrepreneur is to convey the importance of your business through a (personal) story.

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know me better than some of my family members. Seriously, there’s not much I won’t share. Everything from the last Bumble date I went on, to what I think about Instagram removing likes, to what I’m wearing to dinner this Friday night--is all out there for people to see.

After working from home these last few years, I’ve finally found what works best for me. These tips are tried and true: I hope they help you as they’ve helped me.

In 2016 I thought I knew what my dream life was going to look like, and now it is so much better than I ever could have imagined.

I’m curious, how do you think about your own personal brand? What comes to your mind?