Every business owner has felt the tension between managing day-to-day client responsibilities and finding time to grow the business. It’s a classic struggle: you’re busy taking care of client needs, which is essential for revenue, but those strategic growth activities keep getting pushed to the back burner. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s a way to balance both. Here’s how to effectively manage your daily client work while carving out the space for long-term growth.

Raising your rates is a necessary step as your expertise and demand grow, but it can feel daunting for many service-based business owners. The fear of losing loyal clients or deterring new ones often holds people back from making this crucial move. If you’re ready to increase your rates, here’s how to do it confidently while maintaining a strong client base.

Last week, I attended the Maine Stay Conference at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, and it was a powerful reminder of just how impactful these events can be—if approached with the right mindset and strategy. Without clear networking goals, it’s easy to walk away feeling overwhelmed or unsure if you made the most of your time. But with a plan in place, conferences can become incredible growth opportunities, allowing you to build meaningful connections and gain valuable insights.

Here’s how I maximized my time at the conference and how you can do the same by setting focused networking goals.

Embarking on a business coaching journey is exciting and transformative. Whether you're aiming to grow, streamline your operations, or scale for future success, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. My approach is designed to provide you with personalized support, clear goals, and actionable steps to take your business to the next level. Here’s what you can expect when you join my coaching program:

As business owners, we know that email can quickly become overwhelming. It’s one of those things that, if left unchecked, can turn into a source of constant stress. And let’s be honest—sifting through an overflowing inbox while juggling other responsibilities is not the most efficient use of our time. That’s why it’s essential to create a streamlined system that keeps email management under control, allowing you to focus on the bigger picture of your business. Let’s walk through how you can do just that.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, collaboration can be a game-changer. Partnering with others allows you to leverage complementary strengths, expand your reach, and unlock opportunities that might not have been possible on your own. But successful partnerships aren’t just about finding someone to work with—they’re about aligning your business goals, values, and strengths to create a truly synergistic relationship.

As a business owner, you’ve likely been there—pouring time and energy into an idea that feels so aligned, so spot-on, that you can already see it taking off. But then, reality hits: you launch, you share it across all your channels, maybe even invest in ads—and nothing. No traction, no engagement. That’s exactly what happened to me recently when I launched a business assessment on my website. It was designed to provide value and give people insights based on where they were at in their business. I believed in its potential, but when I put it out there and monitored the response, it was crickets.

As a business owner, mastering delegation is essential for growth, yet it’s often one of the most challenging skills to embrace. Many entrepreneurs feel like no one else can perform tasks as well as they can, but holding onto everything yourself limits your business’s potential. Effective delegation allows you to focus on high-level strategy, innovation, and opportunities, while freeing yourself from burnout.

Owning and running a business comes with its own set of unique challenges, and often, business owners face overwhelming periods where they struggle to keep up with their workload. Juggling client meetings, team management, strategic growth, and personal responsibilities can quickly lead to stress and burnout if not handled with care. The good news is that there are proven strategies that can help business owners manage these overwhelming times and maintain control over their day-to-day operations.

When managing a growing clinic, one of the key challenges is ensuring that your associates are performing at their best and contributing to the overall success of the business. A common issue business owners face is balancing client acquisition with associate performance. Without clear expectations, associates may underperform or fail to reach their potential, which can hurt the clinic's bottom line.

One of the most effective ways to increase client retention and boost revenue in your business is by transitioning from offering one-off services to creating structured membership or package models. While one-off services might seem more flexible for both you and your clients, they often lead to inconsistent cash flow, fluctuating client engagement, and less predictable outcomes. Memberships, on the other hand, offer a sustainable, reliable income stream while improving the overall client experience. Here’s why shifting your business to a membership model can be a game-changer for your growth.

Running a successful business takes more than a great product or service. It requires a solid foundation built on key principles that ensure long-term growth, scalability, and sustainability. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, these five core components are essential to evaluate and refine in order to create a business that thrives.

In a recent coaching session, I worked with a business owner who had been pushing hard toward a particular goal but was starting to feel stuck. When we began our work together, this client was struggling with a key business initiative—a new series of professional development workshops aimed at industry peers. Despite the time and effort she invested, the initiative wasn’t gaining the traction she expected, and she couldn’t pinpoint why.

Running a successful business requires more than just ambition and hard work. As companies grow, so do the complexities—and many business owners and CEOs find themselves stuck in a cycle of constant firefighting, unclear direction, and missed opportunities.

If you’re a service-based business owner, you probably started out trading your time for money in a 1:1 model. It’s a familiar approach, and in the beginning, it’s an exciting way to build relationships with clients and grow your income. But at some point, you hit a wall.

Suddenly, your calendar is packed, your energy is drained, and your ability to grow your business becomes limited by how many hours you can work in a day.

Sound familiar? That’s because the 1:1 model has inherent limitations.

Hiring a new employee is an exciting step in your business, but ensuring that you delegate the right tasks is key to making the most of this new hire. When bringing on an employee, you want to free up your own time for activities that directly generate revenue and grow your business. In a recent coaching session, we outlined how to prioritize tasks for a new hire to maximize their impact and boost business efficiency.

As a business owner, it’s easy to feel the pressure to grow in every possible direction. We’re told to diversify, create multiple income streams, and take advantage of every opportunity. But in reality, trying to do too much at once can lead to spreading yourself too thin—and that often results in slower growth, not faster.

As a business owner, therapist, or entrepreneur, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saying yes to every opportunity, task, or request. While it might feel like the right thing to do, constantly saying yes can lead to burnout, overwhelm, and a lack of focus on the tasks that truly matter. Learning to say no is one of the most powerful skills you can develop to take control of your time, increase productivity, and ensure that you’re focusing on activities that align with your goals.

As a business owner, managing your time effectively is crucial to achieving growth and maintaining balance. But often, small, non-essential tasks—what we call “time leaks”—can eat away at your productivity and prevent you from focusing on what truly matters: growing your business and serving your clients.

As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that you need to do it all. Whether it’s managing client emails, handling bookkeeping, or creating content, the list of responsibilities can feel endless. However, trying to do everything yourself can hold you back from reaching the next level in your business. One of the key strategies I often discuss with my clients is the power of outsourcing—and how letting go of certain tasks can lead to faster growth and greater freedom.