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How to Write a X/Twitter Bio: 50+ Inspiring Examples for 2025

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Looking for X/Twitter bio ideas that’ll make your profile shine?  Whether you’re new to X (formerly Twitter) or refreshing your existing social media profile, you must nail your bio. It’s your digital handshake —  your chance to make a memorable first impression in 160 characters.  In this guide, I’ll share expert tips and dozens of … Read more

5 Signs It’s Time to Build Your Dream Team and Scale Your Business

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Running your own business often feels like juggling a million hats at once — CEO, marketer, admin, content creator and everything in between. Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. I remember the early days of Live Your Message when I was doing everything myself — every email, every blog post, every customer support reply. … Read more

Scaling Your Service-Based Business: 10 Strategies for Growth and Freedom

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If you run a service-based business — whether as a coach, consultant, freelancer or agency owner — you’ve probably hit the dreaded bandwidth ceiling. There’s only so much time in a day, and scaling feels impossible without working 24/7. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: You can grow your business without losing your sanity. In fact, … Read more

7 Mistakes I’ve Made Growing & Scaling My Online Business (& How You Can Avoid Them)

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Growing and scaling an online business is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It gives you freedom, the ability to make an impact, and — yes — the chance to create financial security.  But let me tell you, it’s far from easy. I’ve made plenty of mistakes growing and scaling my business, … Read more

The Most Toxic Business Book of All Time?

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What’s the one book you shouldn’t read if you want to build a successful and long-lasting business?  Now, before you start throwing your inspirational quote mugs at me, hear me out.  First of all, The Power of Positive Thinking is full of fluff and who has the time for that?  You need strategy and actionable … Read more

The Number One Habit All Successful Entrepreneurs Need

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In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, the difference between thriving and merely surviving often hinges on a singular, powerful daily habit. With my experience coaching thousands of entrepreneurs, from ambitious side-hustlers to seven-figure empire builders, I’ve seen firsthand how one habit can be a game-changer for growing your online business. Habits are more than routine … Read more

11+ (Underrated) Books for Entrepreneurs You Should Have on Your Shelf

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Looking for a list of great — and underrated — books for entrepreneurs? Books that’ll make you a better writer? Give you a sense of belonging? Help shape your entrepreneurial journey? Even change how you run your business? Then, you’re in the right place! From fiction to nonfiction, self-help to a fantastical adventure, Greek myths … Read more

10 Powerful Hacks to Learn Faster & Retain More

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I remember my first job working at a production company as an associate producer. I had to do some research but within about an hour of sitting at my desk, my brain was going nuts. And I felt like I was going to burst if I didn’t get out of there. I was just a … Read more

10 Simple Daily Habits to Improve Your Life (& Business) Effortlessly

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I remember as an undergrad, I had a pressing deadline for a term paper — and for the life of me — I just couldn’t get it done. This was the first time the professor was inviting paper submissions via email. (Yes, if you’re much younger than me, you used to have to turn your … Read more

State of the Internet 2023: 12 Trends That Are Redefining Online Business As We Know It

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“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” — Molière And oh boy, did we have some treacherous obstacles to overcome as online business owners and entrepreneurs this year… Continued Zoom fatigue made it more challenging to get people — and keep them on — your live webinars.  Customer objections were plentiful (and … Read more