About Me
Why work really hard for someone else? Why not do your own thing?
I am an Attorney turned Entrepreneur.
This is a blog about my forthcoming book, How I changed Careers...a resource, sanctuary and knowledge base for the working wounded who want to run their own show and need a little inspiration.
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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Cyber Monday Sale
As an entrepreneur, I need to stay on top of trends. Trends in natural cosmetics, trends is fashion. trends in marketing. I am not a fan of “marketing holidays” but this morning I heard that Cyber Monday brings in about … Continue reading
How About A Career Selling Cupcakes?
Founded by two married former investment bankers, Charles and Candace Nelson, Sprinkles is looking to grow. The couple spent two years working on their recipes before opening their Beverly Hills location in 2005. “You have to have a great product, brand and location and then it can be very scalable,” said Mr. Nelson.. Sprinkles is slated to open three more stores next year. Seventy percent of its business comes from walk-ins, so location is crucial. Mr. Nelson declined to say whether the individual stores or the company as a whole had achieved profitability, but he did say that Sprinkles had a 20-year business plan and was committed to the long haul. Continue reading
Kellan Lutz of Twilight New Moon and His Travertine Spa Tee
This is when my work gets really cool. When I left the serious world of law, I wanted to live a cool jetset life…Somebody’s gotta do it. I met Kellan at an Academy Awards Preshow event. He’s a genuinely nice … Continue reading
Inspiration
Sometimes you never know where inspiration will come from. Sometimes you give it. Sometimes you receive it. Sometimes both from the same transaction. My friend Sylvia calls this “God’s economy.” From time to time people will contact me seeking inspiration, … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Career Change, Entrepreneurship, Just DO It!, Travertinespa.com
Tagged Advice, aromatherapy, Career Change, Dare to Dream, entrepreneur, Inspiration, la times, npr, tai chi, terry carter, travertine spa
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Career Change: From Disney Exec to Executive Career Coach
Do You Think A Formal Education Is Necessary To Change Careers?
I suggest that people think about all the skills that they have gained in the course of their life: budgeting, structuring, working hard, being frugal, working with volunteers at the church, building a mission/values that drive your family. Plus you have all the skills you have learned at work: customer service, technology, dealing with bosses, dealing with the government, researching…..When you look at all the skills and competencies you have you may have all that you need.
If you do need skills, I suggest that people use the learning situation to build a community that will provide you great feedback as you change careers. Fellow classmates can cheer you on or help you to change direction in a way that your employees and your family can’t. Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Career Coach, Women
Tagged Advice, Career Change, Dare to Dream, Disney, entrepreneur, My Work Agent, Myworkagent.com, Patricia Palleschi, Ph.D.
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Career Change: Omar Soliman, Health Care to Hunk Hauling Junk
Would you say to those who believe they need a formal education to change careers?
Its hard not to shake my head in dissatisfaction at those that think a formal education is the key to a career change. Education is the key to making yourself a better person it is not the key to a better career. The book Rich Dad Poor Dad states that the Poor dad gets an education so as to find a company to work for where as the Rich dad gets an education to figure out which company he wants to buy. Obviously not everyone can go around buying companies but this points out the misconception of education. The true entrepreneurs educate themselves so as to make decisions that will help them reach their goals. They do not get educations because society or other people expect it. howichangedcareers.com Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Dare to Dream, The grind
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Need A Holiday Gift For A Corporate Client?
Holiday Gift Giving From Travertine Spa
For more information, a custom quote or to place an order please contact us at:
Tel: 1+714-522-5659
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Email: Concierge@TravertineSpa.com
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Tagged ChrisTmas, corporate gifting, Dare to Dream, holiday, travertine spa, Travertinespa.com
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Outsourcing
My business is in the spa industry. Tranquility is important to me.
Do you have some projects to outsource? I suggest you try it. As entrepreneurs we can’t do it all on our own. It was worth the cost to me. Tomorrow I can start the day fresh, organized and ready to conquer my market (and able to find what I need) Continue reading
