Elevate Your Vision in 2025: A Blueprint for Success
As we step into 2025, remember this — The most successful businesses aren’t built on trends, but on timeless principles and genuine connections. Prioritize
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Be a Culture Creator: Building a Company That Attracts and Inspires
Years ago—on December 29, 2013, to be exact—I had a moment of clarity while finishing Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh for the second time. That’s right, the second time. I rarely read business books twice, yet this one was different.
What To Do When Your Team Member Drops the Ball?
In the world of wedding planning, where professionals have only one chance to make an event unforgettable, even a small misstep can feel catastrophic. Whether it’s a missed deadline or a lapse in client care, these moments can strain client relationships, disrupt timelines, and impact your reputation. However, while these challenges are undoubtedly stressful, they also present opportunities for growth and improvement. Here’s how to navigate these situations with grace, accountability, and strategies for future prevention.
Five Lessons Wedding Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the TV Show, “The Bear”
Television often holds a mirror to real life, and every once in a while, a show comes along that doesn’t just entertain but also educates. For wedding entrepreneurs, The Bear offers a unique lens into the high-pressure world of service and hospitality. Here’s how this gripping series about a struggling family-owned restaurant can provide valuable lessons to those in the wedding industry.
Five Essential Traits of an Outstanding Wedding and Event Project Manager
In the fast-paced world of wedding and event planning, strong project management is crucial for excellent client care and overall success. Here are five essential qualities that exceptional event project managers must possess to ensure a successful event planning experience for their clients.
Be. Pursue. Train.
Be a Barnabas. Pursue a Paul. Train a Timothy. If you’re “shining” as an entrepreneur, you’ve had other industry professionals pour wisdom and encouragement into you. That’s mentorship. That’s the importance of mentorship.
Pay Attention to the Lessons in This Season
This 2021 wedding season is bananas. Before you give up, remind yourself there are some lessons for you in this busy season.
Leadership Lessons Learned from Abraham Lincoln
The author of the book, “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln,” shares how Lincoln was able to take a group of rivals or competitors, and lead them as they became a cohesive team. Check out this post to see what entrepreneurs can take away from Lincoln’s leadership strategy.
Six 2021 Small Business Trends
COVID-19 changed how we did business in 2020. But, our need to generate revenue hasn’t changed and that’s why business trends are still relevant. So, here are the six (6) business trends I believe we creative entrepreneurs should be on the lookout for in 2021:
How Tony Hsieh Transformed My Business Culture
Tony was the founder and ceo of Zappos.com and his book discussed his office culture, their belief system, and an alternative approach that small business owners like myself could follow. It was a simple concept — make the people around you happy, and by doing so, you will increase your own happiness
Hey there trailblazer!
I’m Kawania (kuh won nee ah) and I own and lead two successful businesses in the creative industry. Welcome! I created this blog as a resource that you can reference as you launch, run, and scale your own successful (and sustainable) business. There’s lots of information in this blog, so bookmark it and hit me up if you have any questions. We all need a little guidance every now and then, right? Take care friend. Keep shining! Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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