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Picture Perfect: 10 Reasons Why You Need a New Headshot
Monday, April 17, 2023
Crocheted Fried Egg Pattern by Elaine Zelker

As a professional, your image is everything. It's essential to present yourself in the best light possible, and one way to do that is with a high-quality headshot. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or employee, a great headshot can help you stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression. In this blog post, we'll explore the top 10 reasons why you should get new headshots if you're in business.Make a Strong First Impression: A professional headshot can create a strong first impression and show potential clients or employers that you take your professional image seriously. It's your chance to make a great first impression, so make it count.Update Your Image: As time passes, our appearances can change. A new headshot will help to update your image and ensure that you are presenting yourself in the best light possible. It's essential to keep your professional image current and relevant.Stand Out from the Crowd: A high-quality headshot can help you stand out from others in your field and make a lasting impression on potential clients or employers. It's essential to differentiate yourself from the competition and make yourself memorable.Enhance Your Online Presence: In today's digital age, having a professional headshot for your website, social media, and other online profiles can help you build trust and credibility with potential clients or employers. A ...

3-Ways Solopreneurs Can Scale Without Feeling Stressed Out
Sunday, April 16, 2023
Crocheted Fried Egg Pattern by Elaine Zelker

As a solopreneur, you're used to wearing many hats in your business. From handling customer inquiries, marketing, social media to managing your finances, you're responsible for every aspect of your company. While this level of control can be empowering, it can also lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. In this blog post, we'll explore three ways solopreneurs can save time and scale their businesses without sacrificing their sanity. Automate your processesAs a solopreneur, you likely have many repetitive tasks that take up a significant amount of your time. From responding to emails to updating your website, these tasks can eat away at your productivity and leave you feeling burnt out. One solution to this problem is to automate your processes.There are many tools available that can help you automate various aspects of your business. For example, you can use email marketing software to automatically send out newsletters and promotional emails to your subscribers. You can also use scheduling software to manage your appointments and avoid scheduling conflicts. In my photography business I use HONEYBOOK for most of my automations...ez peazy!By automating your processes, you can free up your time and focus on the tasks that require your attention. You'll also be able to provide a better customer experience by responding to inquiries and sending out updates more ...

Social Selling 101...Daily Checklist
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
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 Complete these activities each day in order to achieve maximum reach on social media.(If you’re really hurting for clients, then do more than what is recommended here.)The work you put in on social media is directly related to the amount and quality of the clients you get. 1.   Posting on Your Own Timeline⃞    Post every day of the week. Post content each day, rotating the type and format (text, video, and more). Limit “selling” or “offers” to 2-3 times per week.  I have multiple businesses, so my posts/feed looks like this: personal, biz one, quote, kids, biz two, personal, personal, biz three….repeat.⃞    Respond to comments. Respond to each person that comments on your posts. EVERY SINGLE ONE. You wouldn’t ignore someone if they told you they liked your sweater, right??? Well, don’t ignore someone taking the time to respond to your post. J2.   Commenting⃞    Engage with posts on your own timeline as well as on posts that are inside of groups where your ideal clients hang out.⃞    Like and comment on at least 10 posts each day. Get in there and interact. ⃞    Be helpful above all else. Bring value to the readers in your comments. Demonstrate your authority and knowledge. However, adding some humor and ...

6 out of 7 Ain't Bad!
Sunday, February 06, 2022
Crocheted Fried Egg Pattern by Elaine Zelker

What am I talking about?? Hang tight...I'll explain! There's a few things I should be dealing with now that I'm 50.....(GULP!!!! Did I just announce my age to EVERYONE that will read this....oh well!!!) 1. Night Sweats2. Stubborn Belly Pooch3. Joint Pain4. Dull Skin5. Thinning Hair6. Lack of Energy7. Gut Issues WELLLLL, I'm here to tell you, the ONLY issue I still have is those damn Night Sweats!!(I'll be addressing that at my next PCP appointment!) The other 6 issues......GONE!!! Because, with research, I found the best products out there and the best company to work with! (you may or may not have seen this on my social) I've been using their skin care line for about 3 years and the collagen for the past 11 months. Zeke (my husband) jumped on board a few months after me. I added their TRIM (the belly blaster, we call it) and Trebiotic 2 months ago. I have to say...I feel amazing! They have a ton of products I've yet to try, but I'll only share what I have experience with; the HERO Products that have changed my life!! * I wake up now with ZERO joint stiffness, * My skin is nicer now than in my 20's, * My hair grows like a weed and is sooooo much thicker, * My momma belly poooooooch.....flat!!! * I have a ton of energy to run 3 businesses,(oh, and my gut health....let's just say...I'm consistently ...

9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Crocheted Fried Egg Pattern by Elaine Zelker

9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50 As of December 10, 2021…I joined the “I’m freaking 50 years old” club!! As of 2020, life expectancy for women in the United States is 80.5 years, and you may live much longer than that. Taking care of your health can help you to celebrate more birthdays and increase the quality of your life. You probably know that women tend to live longer than men. However, you may be surprised to learn that women are at higher risk for many conditions that are common in old age. That includes cataracts, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke. Lifestyle changes and medical care can help prevent and treat many of these issues. Discover health secrets that women over 50 need to know. Dealing with Menopause The average age of menopause is 51. This natural decline in reproductive hormones affects your body in many ways. Symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats can last for several years or more, but usually decrease in frequency and intensity over time. Currently, I am going to bed freezing with a hoodie and knit hat on, and waking up at 4pm in a pool of sweat thinking I just did laps at the local ‘Y’. (This is the “hat” I sleep in at night.) These strategies can help you to deal with the symptoms of menopause:Fight weight gain. Many women notice their body weight ...

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