Episode 4: Hello From South Carolina! I’m Sick and the Dogs are Barking….

Boundaries, Style Sheets and Tools of your Business - OH MY!
Visiting "Dannielle with two N's" this week - we are sick as dogs and her dogs are barking. Great time to record a podcast!

Jen’s Lessons Learned: Â

Take advantage of the bump. Sometimes the universe sets you down a path where there is a bump in the road – great things can come from a bump. This weekend as I was traveling to South Carolina I was offered a bump – from my flight – for a $1,000 voucher. They were short a seat, I would arrive at my destination about 5 hours later than expected. That voucher has enabled me to buy a very expensive flight to Charleston in April for a reunion with my college roommates – and I was also able to treat my roommate and pay for her flight as well. She’s been unbelievably supportive of me in my life and I was thrilled I would do that for her.
When you start to establish boundaries in your life you really upset a whole lot of people.For example, we have a problem in our home with people throwing in a load of laundry and taking a shower – leaving no hot water for the rest of us. Since we are blended family I never wanted to overturn the apple cart – and yes, I dealt with cold showers. As it turns out, when you call others out on their insensitivity, when you are no longer a doormat, they get upset at you – even if they have hot water. Stand your ground – you are not a doormat.


If things are going well, don’t get too ambitious. We had a tennis match this week and my partner and I were playing really well – so I decided to start poaching at the net. I’ve had one lesson on this – what made me think I could do it was beyond me. In the game of tennis success is the combination of luck and timing matched with some skill.



Jen’s Wins for the Week (and how did I do on my goals) : Â

Everything for my Facebook ads is with the team
My tracking system is rocking. I can’t say I’m getting it all done, but I’m not as overwhelmed. Now, I’m looking to get ahead.
I didn’t get as ahead as I wanted to, but I’m here in South Carolina and I am not having an anxiety attack that work is not getting done.
Sales – I’m staying on track in doing MDB’s but not meeting my daily goals – because my goals are bananas. I’m fine missing a goal right now – as you know, I had no idea it was going to take me some time to get into the groove of my new systems. I like a big crazy goal – even if I miss it. And, I have a new client which is very very exciting.

Our three Big Topics for this week: Â

Topic 1: Â Your Style Sheet
I have found that nothing has made my marketing projects easier than having a style sheet.You get a style sheet when a large marketing agency does a project for you – or, at least you should.
It includes, your logo, graphics and pictures, fonts, internet colors
This way, if you have to redo anything and you don’t want to use the same outfit, you have all the information you need. Additionally, if you want another marketing piece, let’s say pens, you easily have the information at your fingertips. You may want to do an Instagram post – and use Canva which we will be talking about in a few minutes, and you can easily find the right font or color if you know what you have already used. You stay and look coordinated.

Topic 2:Â The Right Tools
There are many tools that I use to run my business:
Google Drive