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Shifting into summer, your entire routine changes, it just simply does. You’re in a dual working household, with children out of school, you’re trying to grow your business, and build your wealth but also tend to your family, all at the same time. You’re feeling like...

Is the client always right? And do they get to do what they want once they hire you?  If you answer Yes to one or both of these questions, this is for you.  Constantly prioritizing the needs of your clients over your needs and letting them go around your boundaries...

Coming to you with a short but powerful one. Let’s get right into it, I want you to take this moment to zero in on what is the most important thing for you. Use this blog as the best excuse to take a break, it’ll only take you a few minutes, so hear me out. ...

We’re going into summer! Schedules change and people will either work more or will decide to take a break, a breather. Either way, it’s perfectly fine.  In our previous blog Two Tips To Set You Up For Summer Success, we talked about carving out some time for creative...

When summer comes, changes come. The pace of your business, the pace of everyone’s schedules, the pace of our kids’ sports and school and especially the weather. It’s better to be prepared and enjoy it to the max and squeeze every special moment with family and...

You’re working hard on your business, it’s going great so it’s time to expand and hire a new member, amazing! Do you have everything ready? Or you’ll just wing it. Hiring new members and not maximizing their talents is a waste of time...and money. Today, I’ll give you...

Social media algorithms can make you throw your hands up after trying to understand every update, every change, to then rethink your strategic approach.  You need to stay on top of what they’re doing, caring the most for your organic reach as the algorithm continues...

When you’re an entrepreneur, it’s easy to find yourself busy with your head deep down in your business and it’s day to day. The day to day can be thick in chaos, mile-long to-do lists and unplanned emergencies so it can be hard sometimes to go up for air and ask for...

You don’t lose clients because your competition has a better product or service. You lose them due to confusion. That’s why you need to get crystal clear on your pitch, what’s the value you can give them and a killer offer. Confused buyers, do not buy. Consider what...

Do you help your team explore their potential and greatness? Or let them know how important they are as members of your team and business?   It’s time to show up and check on your people. As a business leader, when you take the time to recognize and let the people...

Have you ever battled frustration because a certain goal hasn’t manifested the way you expected? Have you ever thought, when I get all or any of my dreams fulfilled, that’s when I’ll be truly joyful and happy? Today I want to address what’s called Destination...

Let me tell you a story with a powerful message called The Chinese Bamboo Tree. It says that when you plant the seeds for the Chinese Bamboo, you water, nurture and fertilize them for the first year but you won’t see any small sprout or anything above ground. You...

Can this winter last all year long? - said no one ever. That’s nuts AND scary, right? But you know what’s scarier? When a little seasonal business depression turns into more than a season.  At the moment of posting this blog, we are dead center, midway through Quarter...

In COVID America 2020, some days fly by in a hot second and others seem as slow as molasses. The months seem to have a similar pace, and it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle of what we’ve missed or hung up on our progress. It’s in these times that we come face to face...

There’s a lot of anxiety, fear, doubt, and uncertainty... swirling around out there. Chances are you’re burning the candle at both ends due to the demands of your family, team, and clients. You’re so busy keeping up with what everyone else needs, you don’t even have...

As we dig into fourth quarter and round out 2020, you’re probably taking a hard look at your goals. You’ve done the hard work to identify what you want, and you’ve stepped into believing that it’s possible. You’ve identified a new level of revenue you would like to...

Are you starting a lot of new projects? Implementing new products or services? Evolving? If so, you’re somewhere in the 4 Phases of Growth. Knowing the phases is important so we can recognize if we’re getting stuck in a phase for too long and if so, why. I often see...

Kathleen Bands is a third-generation owner of My Cleaning Service Inc., a Baltimore based cleaning company that recently turned 50 years old. Lately, Kathleen has been featured by the Baltimore Business Journal for her family’s unique story and The Daily Record for...

Actualization is the state of something becoming reality. When something is actualized, we accept it, and once we reach a state of acceptance, we can continue to move forward. Right now, we have an even deeper state of uncertainty than we did back in March. Schools...

**Make sure your SOUND IS ON to hear the full sound bite above from Evelyn Wright**On this week’s podcast, I got to chat with Ev Wright, the Director of Wright Academics, a tutoring and academic coaching company in Towson, MD. Wright Academics services many areas...

**Make sure your SOUND IS ON to hear the full sound bite above from Sophia Maroon**Last week, we were joined by Sophia Maroon, the owner and founder of Dress It Up Dressing, on my new podcast, The Entrepreneur Evolution. In the episode, Sophia shared about her...

I love the work I do...it is deep, raw, real and exciting. Supporting business owners’ personal and business growth is truly my passion and why I started iEvolve Consulting in the first place. It is what lights me up day after day! I am a lifelong learner, and...

We’re in an interesting, paradoxical season. On the one hand, kids are done with school, the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and we (theoretically) should be more relaxed. Yet, I am realizing that a good amount of us are feeling the exact opposite (myself...

Comparison has accompanied the rise of social media. We see the highlights in other’s lives, and we compare our life to theirs. How could we not? We are inundated with information, pictures, tweets, and more nearly every second of everyday. While this season has shown...

Often when we start businesses, we start them with the big picture in mind. Whether our goal is to make money doing something we love, meet a need, or both, business owners decide to launch businesses based on a larger vision. While that vision and belief are what...

There is so much change in the air. I am full of heaviness and exhaustion yet vulnerability and open-mindedness. I’m confused yet empathetic and intentionally listening and learning. But this I know: there is strength in me, and there is strength in you. We have the...

Take a moment to visualize what you would like to become. Take a second and let that dream take hold in your mind and your heart. Let it reverberate within you and manifest in your thoughts. Then, consider this statement, “You cannot have what you are not willing to...

Some of the best advice I have received over quarantine comes from Cathy Heller. She emphasizes, “Failure is feedback, and rejection is redirection.” During such a turbulent time, it can be tempting to avoid trying new things out of fear of failure and rejection. Many...

On average, we have around 3,000 thoughts per hour. In quarantine, with more time to ourselves, we probably have more. This week, I have been growing deeper in self-awareness diving into my thought life. What am I thinking during times of anxiety, fear, or worry? What...

For most of us, the word “networking” can spark a variety of emotions. In a traditional sense, networking means showing up, being visible, and making connections in a professional setting. Traditional networking seems like a game in and of itself, but virtual...

Connection and community are powerful lifelines for us right now. While we may not be able to see our team members or friends in person, we are still able to converse with them over FaceTime or a phone call. Aside from the important check-ins and household updates,...

We thought we would be more in control by now. Some were predicting that life would be back to normal and we would be able to see our favorite people, go out to dinner as a family, or attend a sporting event and yet, life isn’t back to normal. Many people are,...

Hi, friends! So, here we are…7 weeks in the thick of this crazy pandemic. At this point, we all have a pulse check of where we are in our businesses, and we are planning for the light at the end of the tunnel. We have been through weeks of feeling grief, reflection,...

When I decided to name my business coaching company iEvolve Consulting, the name came to me in a distinct moment of clarity. In every season, every dilemma, every moment of growth and joy, “evolve” has been the word that has consistently rung true, and evolution seems...

A pulse indicates that someone or something is alive. If we want to keep a pulse on our businesses, then we need to determine specific daily check points that communicate to us our business’ health. For some people, their measurements may be largely based on their...

I’ll be the first to admit, these times are uncertain. I’ll be the first to admit, these times are uncertain. We don’t know when our children will return to school, our old business plans are up in the air, and life seems to be rolling along at a new pace. Some of us...

Where were you on April 20th, 2010? I was in the hospital having my oldest son, Wyatt. April 20th, 2010 was the same day as the BP Oil spill. The oil spill was right around Earth Day, and our country felt the spill’s irony and gravity hit all too close to home. So,...

I have found myself with pockets of free time throughout this pandemic. Free time is not a new concept to me – I enjoy taking portions of my day to exercise, get outside, watch a good TV show, or dive into a new book. However, the free time I have now is unique...

In business, you tend to hear the phrases “scaling for growth” or “scaling back” quite often, but as I’ve been in frequent, close contact with fellow business owners, I have come to the conclusion that our unique scenario calls for another type of scaling…a “new”...

We are officially to the point in home quarantine when days are beginning to blend together, and no one would know what day it is if not for the Zoom meetings that remind us. Maybe you find yourself settling into a rhythm or maybe each day brings about different...

Maybe you’re experiencing that rug-pulled-out-from-under-you, stomach dropping feeling right now, and you are struggling. I have talked to many business owners over the past few weeks who have been feeling the very same thing. Many businesses saw huge growth and...

At this point, you and your team have probably experienced more Zoom calls then you ever wanted or thought possible. At this point, you and your team have probably experienced more Zoom calls than you ever wanted or thought possible. You might even find yourself...

As one of Thomas Rhett’s songs famously proclaims, “Life changes!” There have been SO MANY changes within the past few weeks…seasons are changing, we are working remotely, school has gone online, workout habits have been disrupted, eating habits are shifting, mindsets...

At iEvolve Consulting, this week marks our first round of virtual Group Coaching sessions, and we, like everyone out there, are adjusting to our “new” normal. Last week, as I was preparing for these sessions, I brainstormed some ways my group members could get the...

Glimmering sparkles of kindness, compassion, and generosity are often reflected in humanity during chaotic times. Despite the extreme economic and operational toll that this virus is taking on many businesses, we, at Timber Industries and iEvolve Consulting, have...

Fear. It’s almost certainly present in your life right now. One glance at the news and you can see fear play itself out in panic and pandemonium. Recently Ivy Leagues schools, state governments, and countless businesses have shut down or suspended operations until...

I love the work that I do. I own and lead a multi-million dollar, national lumber and carpentry company AND as a bonus (I am for real, here) also, am able to serve my true purpose and passion of coaching individuals, partnerships, and teams to evolve and propel...

Some call them habits, I call them Standards. You can call them boundaries, your own rules, your way of life or personal expectations. Whatever you choose, below are 5 important things to support your personal journey through your day to day life routine. 1. Write...

Over the weekend, I received a panicked call from one of my clients. You know, one of THOSE moments, an “Oh sh*t!” scenario. We’ve all been there; you need to make a time-sensitive or high-pressure decision, and you go into panic mode. I have found myself there a time...

I am a self-proclaimed business nerd, maybe even a business junkie. When I walk into a restaurant, coffee shop or retail store, I study the business’ flow, think about its efficiencies, and want to know its story. I am curious about the owner, what drives them and how...