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My Commitment to Canadian Clients: Navigating Economic Uncertainty Together

As a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident of the U.S., and a U.S.-based business owner who has the honor of serving clients across Canada, I feel it’s important to address the recent economic shifts that have impacted many of you directly. The new tariffs on Canadian trade, combined with the depreciation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, have created financial stress that I do not take lightly.

I want to be clear: I stand with my Canadian clients. While I have no control over international policies or currency markets, I am committed to ensuring that these external factors do not undermine the value of our partnership.

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Is It Time to Scale Your Business? Here’s How to Break Free from the 1:1 Model

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.

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Building a High-Touch Experience: How to Increase Retention and Create Loyal Clients

In today’s competitive landscape, offering high-quality service is essential—but it’s not always enough to keep clients coming back. To truly stand out and retain clients for the long term, businesses need to go above and beyond, creating a high-touch, personalized experience that makes clients feel valued and connected.

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Breaking Free from the 1:1 Model: How to Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Personal Touch

For many service-based business owners, the 1:1 model has been the cornerstone of their work. Whether you're a therapist, coach, or consultant, delivering personalized, high-touch services has always been at the heart of what you do. However, as your business grows, you may have hit a ceiling—there are only so many hours in the day, and you're likely trading time for money. This limitation often leads to burnout and restricted income potential.

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