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Quarantine Conversations: Intentional vs Spontaneous

By |2020-08-21T15:47:24+12:00May 30th, 2020|Articles|

I've been Zooming a lot (as you probably have, too). Looking back on all these Zoom calls, I have some insight about how Intentional Conversations are different from Spontaneous Conversations. Intentional Conversation is when we schedule an appointment to talk. There might be a written agenda. There is a venue where we meet (the Zoom room). There is [...]

Homeschooling, Unschooling, and Deschooling

By |2020-04-02T10:53:56+13:00April 3rd, 2020|Family|

Parents, I want to confess something to you. I have been a vocal homeschooler for years now, but I have not revealed how radical we are in our philosophy of educating our children. As we enter the long haul of quarantine, you may find this confession helpful. In the Huntress Clan, we may call ourselves [...]

Working From Home: Be Thy Own Boss

By |2020-03-25T10:17:43+13:00March 24th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Productivity|

SQUIRREL! Did something just take your attention? Run after it, nobody can stop you! The greatest thing about working from home is your flexibility. But this is also a danger. You have the ability to pivot your attention at a moment's notice - and you don't have to check with a board, or a [...]

The Hungry Magic of 3-Star Amazon Reviews

By |2020-02-18T12:08:44+13:00February 18th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Marketing|

Have you ever had to feed a hungry toddler? They don’t care about what you, as a grown-up, think about cooking oils. They don’t care about the nutritional content of the food. They only care that they are hungry (and what they eat should taste good). If you ask a hungry toddler which kind of [...]

Research Your Competition for Fun & Profit

By |2020-02-21T16:51:09+13:00February 12th, 2020|Entrepreneur, Marketing|

Have you ever been lost in the woods?The only way out is through, it's true, but not all directions are the same.Tramping one way might lead you closer to where you want to go; choosing the wrong direction could keep you lost, indefinitely.What is the surest method to find your way out?Find a trail.If you [...]

The Power of Free Samples

By |2020-12-07T11:38:04+13:00January 24th, 2020|Marketing|

Have you ever been in a grocery store, and been offered a free sample? Maybe it was a bite of a bagel, or guacamole, or a little sausage on a toothpick. Something small. Something interesting. Something free. After taking a bite, were you asked to become a shareholder in that company? Were you asked [...]

The Challenges of Solopreneurship

By |2020-01-16T14:07:27+13:00January 21st, 2020|Business, Entrepreneur|

Do you work for yourself? Are you your own boss? Do you make all the decisions in your business? Then you are probably a Solopreneur. The easy definition of a 'Solopreneur' is: a person who sets up and runs a business on their own. After 10 years of working with Solopreneurs, I've found they generally [...]

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