I was on the airplane back home when I started feeling ill. It was very unusual, as I never get dizzy or anxious when flying. I tried to brush it off, after all, I was going to be home in just a couple of hours. As time went by, I started feeling worse. When I […]
The personal development neurosis
Working on your personal development is a positive thing. You take the time to improve your habits, behaviors and the way you view the world to be healthier and happier. I think personal development is crucial for any business owner and in general anyone who wants to succeed in their career choice. It rounds your […]
You should prioritize investing in your wellbeing
When most people think about investing in their small business, the usual suspects come to mind: Marketing, automating processes or new tools to improve part of the user experience. And yes, those are sound investments, but there is only one that is sure to bring returns to any venture you take. And if the title […]
State of the Union 2017, plus what’s the plan for 2018
The new year is just starting out, and it’s the perfect time to look back at 2017 and remember both the lessons learned and the areas to improve during this year. I also wanted to share this to inspire you to do the same even if you keep it private. What went well during 2017? […]
Delight your customers with something that doesn’t scale
One of the most common things I would hear when meeting with a new client is that they want a six-figure first launch or to get thousands of customers within a few months of starting out. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s entirely possible to generate a thriving business with a ton of clients and […]
Doing business from the heart
Looking back at some of my work relationships, I’m utterly amazed at how much my clients and I had grown over the years when we were trying to figure things out and finding our path towards success. I saw many friends and clients just give up and do other things. Businesses failed due to a […]
Embrace limits to become a better business owner
Back when I was in college, I met one of the best professors I’ve ever had. She had an excellent eye for graphic design, but her approach to unlock her student’s creativity was torturous. In a nutshell, the process worked like this: Students had to create the design for a poster with a challenging topic, […]
Remember the path that lies behind you
I still remember the first time I sold my services as a web designer. I worked for a small site, and I charged pennies for a ton of work, but I finally turned what I loved into a business. I felt that my days as an employee in a bank were behind me as I […]
On feeling stuck
Have you ever felt stuck? Have you felt a desire to create a fantastic piece of work, only to find yourself desperately bashing your head against your desk because nothing was coming out? Yes, I have felt that too. To be honest, I have been struggling to write this article for a long time. Oh, […]
Do you have a business, or just an expensive hobby?
When I first started out as a web designer. I created a lot of websites that never made a single cent. Those clients were excited to launch their ideas into the world for everyone to see, they got a big initial following but in the end, they never turned into profitable businesses and were abandoned […]