Posts by Nicole Mangina
3 Easy Ways To Unplug This Weekend
Labor day is this weekend, which marks back to school and back to focusing on work. Before we transition though, this is your chance to squeeze the last bits of fun from summer. Whether you go on a trip, BBQ with friends, or enjoy a relaxing weekend with nothing to do, Labor Day rocks. But…
Read MoreDon’t Fail Yourself
“What do you do when the market is down?” Someone asked me this question yesterday, and my reaction surprised me. Not so much what I said, but how strongly I felt about it. It doesn’t matter what the market is doing. Markets go through cycles, but what your business does within that cycle is up…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Intention?
This has been my month for conferences. 3 in the last 2 weeks. Wow! They can be great for connecting and learning, but also a little over whelming. I decided to do things differently this year and enjoyed the whole experience a lot more. Watch today’s video to find out what I did and how…
Read MoreLook Before You Leap
Yesterday, I arrived in Dallas for the eWomen Network conference. I’m really looking forward to the great speakers, seeing girlfriends from all over the country, and meeting new people. Conferences are a chance to break out of the every day routine and learn tools that can really make a difference in your business. They also…
Read MoreAre You Networking Or Building Your Network?
As I head out to Chicago today for leadership training with the Women’s Council of Realtors I’m reminded of how important it is to build your network and the part we often miss. Networking is doing things to bring you clients. People who will buy and sell with you. Your network is building relationships with vendors and others…
Read More3 Biggest Mistakes Sales People Make
When sales are rocking, business feels great. You are having fun with your clients, your making money, and life is good. When sales are not happening, though, it can be pretty tough mentally, emotionally, and financially. It’s easy to assume that if someone is struggling it is because they need more clients. However, I see…
Read More3 Things I Learned About Business From Working In The Garden
I love to garden. Actually, I love the idea of working in the garden. What I really enjoy is sitting on the patio with a glass of ice tea and a book enjoying the garden. Gary, my husband takes care of the yard and it’s beautiful. People always comment on how well maintained it is.…
Read More3 Ways to Have Fun This Summer and Keep Your Business Rolling
Woohoo! It’s summer time. The sun is out, the days are long and everyone seems a bit more relaxed. I love this time of year. I still want to play outside all day, like a kid on break from school without a care in the world. The reality, though, is that I am an adult,…
Read MoreStop White Knuckling ~ Answers Show Up When You Least Expect It.
Have you ever tried to figure something out and just couldn’t? What did you do? Did you try harder, hoping you could force the answer to show up? Did it work? I’ve been going through this with writing blog posts lately. Sometimes I’m inspired and the words flow beautifully. Other times my mind goes blank…
Read MoreStop Waiting And Say Yes
Today is the last day of school for the kids.. Each June the school year ends and I approach it with a sense of excitement, denial and guilt. Excitement that the sun is out and it’s time to play, denial that our perfectly crafted school schedules are getting thrown out the window (bedtime? what bedtime?)…
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