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Why I don't recommend automated posting on Social Media

Should you use a tool that automates your social media, such as Buffer, Hootsuite, etc?

I've tried Buffer and Hootsuite, and have seen them used by some clients and colleagues. I use none of them now, and caution my clients away from such tools, especially when posting to Facebook. 

Here's why:
Algorithms Don't Like It

I've noticed that Facebook decreases the visibility of posts that use automated software such as Buffer, Hootsuite, PostPlanner, RecurPost, MeetEdgar, etc.

Why might that be? It se…

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Month 6 in my new side business

I’ve now completed 6 months of working on my side business, just 2 hours per week, and my lesson of the month is how to deal with lack of feedback on an offer.

Have you also experienced this: You are excited about a product/service you’ve created. You share it with your audience… and then crickets. Nobody buys or inquires with you… 

Well, I’ve gotten a taste of that in my new business now. I’ll share the experience and what I’m doing about it.

First, the updates on 6 months into this project:…

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FAQs when Starting an Authentic Business

An authentic business is one in which you are able to make a sustainable living expressing your authentic self. 

Examples of products/services include: 1-1 work with clients such as coaching or mentoring; facilitating group programs based on a modality you believe in; selling online courses that you love to create. Other products can be developed based on your creativity!

To start an authentic business you may have certain questions such as:

  • Is the timing right?
  • Do I have enough capital t…

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Thoughts on "The Science of Getting Rich" (Book by Wallace Wattles)

The Science of Getting Rich, a book written in 1910 by Wallace Wattles, is one of the big influences for the Law of Attraction movement. It preceded Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich (1937), and was credited as one of the inspirations for Rhonda Byrne’s popular movie The Secret (2006).

Since the book is in the public domain, you can read the full book for free here or listen to the full audiobook on youtube here

This book has some very inspirational concepts (which I summarize below).  However…

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Succeeding as a Perceiver Entrepreneur in a Judger World

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Are you a “perceiver” or a “judger”? 

Can you guess what I am?

Entrepreneurs tend to be Perceivers (Myers-Briggs type) according to a 2017 study by the company that publishes the famous Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

In this article I'll summarize what I've learned about Perceivers and Judgers, and talk about how each type's strengths are needed in entrepreneurship.
Perceiver Characteristics

Perceivers tend to be more curious and creative than…

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