by Diane Pleuss | Oct 9, 2014 | Retirement
Not long ago, I received the following email – a “prelude to a business” – from one of the couples I worked with. It explains why he and his wife were exploring franchise ownership. His story resonated with me, and I think it will with you,...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 19, 2014 | Entrepreneurial Spirit
When I hear a statement or run across a quote that speaks to me, I write it down and tack it by my desk. Do you do this? Today this one caught my eye and seemed to speak to me about the dilemma many people face: Your future intent determines your present action. I no...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 17, 2014 | Leadership
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 – 3pm EST Click here to register – it’s free! You’re ready to take on new workplace challenges, but you might be focused on the wrong things. It’s easy to find yourself stuck in a cycle of taking small risks, reaping little...
by Diane Pleuss | Sep 4, 2014 | Entrepreneurial Spirit
When is it time to quit? I read an article recently about quitting, and it got me thinking. When is it time to say, “I’ve had enough of this, I want to be my own boss and take control of my life. I want to build equity for my family and experience the freedom of...
by Diane Pleuss | Aug 8, 2014 | Leadership
I wanted to share an excerpt from an article written by marketer Tony Vlahos, because I thought you’d find it inspiring – I know I did! When you’re very young: You wonder, “What exciting thing is going to happen today?” You experiment....