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Do I Need a Business Plan?
Stop Flying Blind: Is Your Business Plan Actually Taking Off? The entrepreneurial spirit burns bright in many, but let's be honest: launching a business without a plan is like skydiving without a parachute. Sure, some daredevils pull it off, but for most, a...
Unleash Your Business Beast: Is a Coach Your Secret Weapon?
Unleash Your Business Beast: Is a Coach Your Secret Weapon? Feeling stuck in a business rut? Spinning your wheels without results? Fear not, weary entrepreneur, for the cavalry has arrived in the form of... coaches! That's right, ditch the solopreneur blues and let a...
Add Another Stream of Income to Your Business with Card Decks
Unleash the Power of Play: Discover Your Million-Dollar Card Deck Idea! Imagine holding a beautifully branded card deck packed with your game-changing insights, nestled perfectly in your client's hands. It's not just a bonus, it's a powerful tool driving engagement,...
I Feel Lost in my Business. Do I Need a CRM?
The Power of CRMs: A Game-Changer for Business Owners and EntrepreneursAs business owners and entrepreneurs, we're constantly striving to find new ways to grow our business(es) and improve customer relationships. That's where Customer Relationship Management (CRM)...
Not Every Client is a Good Fit for Your Business
As a business owner, an important part of success is finding and working with the right clients. While any new business is appreciated, not every client will be a good match for your company's services, values, and capabilities. Here are some tips on how to evaluate...
Get Connected with Christine Deane: Meet SJ Barakony
Show transcript: Christine: Hello and welcome! DFW networking Diva Christine Deane here, and we are excited. I love connecting you to people that you should know. So today we have an awesome guest, and and we're just going to blow your mind today. So if you...
Providing Exceptional Experiences: The Key to Creating Customer Evangelists
Customers who love your business are your best marketing tool. Their enthusiastic recommendations help you attract new clients effortlessly. So how can you motivate past customers to become vocal brand advocates? The secret lies in exceptional service.For example, as...
Choosing What Not to Do
My fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners, today I plan to wax eloquent about the oh-so true quote “The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” 🚫 We often want to do EVERYTHING when starting a business. Launch a new product line, expand into...
Marketing Mistakes Caused by Lack of Planning
Are you an impatient entrepreneur or business owner? You know what I'm talking about. You want to take action because you want to feel like you're doing something. Anything. I'm guilty of doing that sometimes myself so I know the feeling. But as a strategy and...
Keep the Faith
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we know that success doesn't come without challenges. There are days when things don't go our way, when opportunities seem few and far between. But I love this quote by Richard Branson because it gives us hope: "Business...
Compassion & Kindness
"A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal." ~ Steve Maraboli. This quote speaks to the healing power of kindness and compassion. When people are suffering deep hurts - whether emotional wounds, loneliness, family conflict, or other pains - often...
Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
Attracting the right people to your network is essential for success. Stay true to your values, and watch as like-minded individuals are naturally drawn to you. Authenticity is key in building a strong tribe. As business owners, we often want to dive right in, but...
Getting the Best Results with Influencer Marketing
Are you struggling to make your brand stand out from the competition? Influencer marketing could be the answer. By strategically partnering with the right influencers, you can tap into their existing networks and leverage their influence to promote your products or...
Epic Fail & Humble Pie
My tale of epic fail… Full transparency here! If I’m going to share the wins then it’s only fair to share the fails. Maybe you’ll learn from my piece of humble pie. So here it is… I produce podcasts. For myself. For my clients. We broadcast live weekly with Giver...
DFW Networking Diva: Patching with Susie & Sharon
WATCH THE SHOW HEREIn this episode of DFW Networking Diva, Christine Deane talks with Susie Parker and Sharon Phillips about patching, a form of phototherapy that elevates a copper peptide known to activate stem cells simply by wearing a small patch on your body....
Getting Organized with a CRM
Getting organized in your business is a real pain but it’s totally worth it! If you don’t currently have a CRM that you’re actively using, you need one. And you need to actually use it! Your CRM gives you an opportunity to get organized and ensures your leads don’t...
We All Have the Same 24 Hours
We all have the same 24 hours in a day. And we have to decide what we want to do with it. And you can either consciously make that decision yourself, drift aimlessly, or you can let others make your decisions for you. Because if you don’t have a plan, if you don’t set...
Public Speaking: I’d Forgotten How Much I Enjoy it
What have you strayed away from that you want to incorporate back into your life? It might be personal or professional. For me, It’s a professional activity I stepped away from because of personal reasons. I’d forgotten how much I enjoy public speaking. I’m a...