When a business owner starts out, it’s almost in a sales mode initially. You’re spending time outside the office and connecting with people, and there will come a time where there it’s a balancing act to balance selling your business to obtain new clients and completing the work you have, and this can be stressful. Remember, you’re in the business of making your clients happy. Also, it’s easier to keep the clients you have, and get more work or referrals than it is to find new work. You’re not in business to collect clients like Pokémon.

Being mindful is knowing there comes a time when we have to pause and say, “This is what I need to focus on.” Pay more attention to the creative ways to get your clients what they need. Make sure that part of your time is spent not to not just address the work the clients need, but also how can you improve the relationship. Listen for more mindful tips from Janet Secret Sushi! Read more on the blog: http://bit.ly/2jDpAwL

How can we apply mindfulness in communicating and receiving business messaging? One of the things that is missing in business is mindful listening. We claim that we’re listening, but we’re not actually listening.

We have so many distractions in our environments, and what we think is listening is really hearing. We hear somebody talk and we pick up some of the words, but we’re not really focused on that person. That’s where mindfulness listening comes in. It’s being in tuned to the other person and listening to what they have to say, being curious about their perspectives, opinions and genuinely listening!

Also, how do we as communicators talk about our brand and keep the brand identity and messaging in mind while being mindful of our audience, who doesn’t care about our messaging? Listen to Janet and Jessica to find out! Learn more at http://bit.ly/2jDW5dU

For hundreds of years, people shared ideas, values, and teachings through storytelling. Advertising interrupted our entire way of communicating. For many years, we’ve been told what to think by media, television, and advertisers, and it’s disrupted our ability to create culture and contribute to culture like we used to. When social media came into play, it gave that power back to people. Now, everyone has the opportunity to get messages in front of the right people. Listen to learn more about how story-telling can enhance your current marketing program!

What does mindful leadership look like? We know it’s a completely different animal than when many of us were young. Things looked fine when we were in a manufacturing environment, and now all of us are working in idea factories. Now everything is knowledge based, being thoughtful, mindful, and creative. Mindful social leadership is so much more than social media. It’s about active listening and being self aware at this moment. It’s about putting the device down and having a conversation. Learn more on the blog: http://bit.ly/2iH2eqb

Organic content is free, but is it accomplishing your goals? If you want to get your message in front of the right eyeballs, that may not happen organically. Whether you’re B2B or B2C, learn some techniques to move your content to the next level. Join Janet and Jed to find out more!

This Blabcast is part of the #MindfulSocial series, inspired by Janet's book "Mindful Social Marketing". Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2iPkZTC

Maybe success begins with getting other people to join in with you on starting a community. One way or another, you're starting a conversation. Learn more about this episode on the blog: http://bit.ly/2k81jzs

Besides getting to know what your customers want, social listening includes knowing how to control the content that is important to you and your community. Learn more about this episode on the blog: http://bit.ly/2jdruAO

"How do you talk to audiences, how do you provide information? The easiest way to impact the conversation is being trustworthy, providing accurate information, and making your argument and letting people decide." ~S. Farnsworth. Read more on the blog: http://bit.ly/2iYoxpZ

With Daron Larson. By doing something intentionally and consistently, like pausing when drinking a cup of coffee or taking a shower, we can gain insight. There's no one right way to notice your senses.

Dawn E. Carter is one of those people who exemplifies the generous spirit of a good Twittzen. Her Periscope series, #Twitterscope has close to 50 episodes and each one has valuable insights and best practices about using this platform for your personal or business brand. Learn more about this episode on the blog: http://bit.ly/2iGOXhq