Time to do What You Love

We outline the ways that your support team is your strongest asset -- in many ways that most people overlook.

We share how we've learned to "experiment" in our conversations with people, and how to keep stretching beyond our comfort zones!

Susan shares how she exempted herself from some steps in the beginning and slowed herself down. Lee talks about recommitting to the ingredients of the "recipe" he tends to skimp on.

Lee defines promotion as being excited about something you've experienced personally. We stress establishing rapport, trust and value creation over closing a transaction.

We share how we share the tasks associated with building our business, and the importance of building each other up as we climb the learning curve, rather than pointing out mistakes and omissions..

Susan talks about the joy of seeing people wake up to the possibility of a bigger, better life.

We explore the rare skill of asking questions, listening attentively and paying someone the respect of waiting for their considered response.

Susan talks about how commiseration only amplifies the problem. Focus instead on what's right in someone's life, what strengths they have, the promise of the future.

Susan advises approaching new partners as their financial literacy coach. Lee talks about first making the decision to go, and then rallying the team to jump any hurdles that stand in the way.

Belief is fragile when we're new to entrepreneurship. We talk about how crucial it is to resource and reinforce our belief that a better life is on the way.