Thank you Mother Nature, spring is upon us. We both love and cherish winter in Michigan, but we cherish seasons of change as well. And change brings about introspection: goal setting, possibilities, n…

Do you feel more successful when your clients are thrilled, when your bank account is filled, or when you have no worries in the whole wide world? All of the above? Our priorities are a whole lot to t…

Do you ever feel pushed to the brink, overwhelmed or anxious as a business owner? As entrepreneurs, we're often operating at a very high level for extended periods of time. And then, as parents, we fi…

Are you a rule breaker or a rule follower? We're a little of both we suppose, but it depends on context. For creatives and entrepreneurs alike, there are times when breaking the rules has proved to be…

Reputation is undeniably something all professionals should spend time managing. And small business owners know how much the opinions of customers, prospects and referral sources matter to their busin…

Everyone's heard the advice "fake it till you make it." Our younger selves even used it as a mantra walking into meetings from time to time. But is it solid advice or bullshit?

People say creativity and entrepreneurship should be open and fluid and free. But could they be disciplined and methodical instead? And what would that look like? That's where rigor comes in.

What do you think about when I say "plan ahead?" For us, planning a project and managing the mayhem of parenthood come to mind. While we love a good plan, sometimes it's challenging to stay ahead of a…

What do you do to keep your muscles firing on all cylinders, toned and defined at all moments, ready to jump in action when you need it? We're not talking about our bodies, but about our creative musc…

Resilience is inherent to being an entrepreneur and a creative. It's one of the things that keeps us moving forward. But what is resilience made of, and how do you get it?