A Tip from Jackie: Just Say No to Mission Creep!

Welcome to our new “A Tip from Jackie” series! She’ll be sharing all of her favorite tips and tricks for solos, encores, and creatives over the next few months, so check back often. One question I get from many of my clients is “So how do I know it’s Mission Creep?” Mission Creep happens when Read More …

Encore Entrepreneurs: Required Reading

The past three episodes of Solo Pro Radio have featured a series of conversations between Jackie B. Peterson of Better, Smarter, Richer and Doug Lundrigan of Lighthouse Business Solutions.  They discussed what it takes to be an encore entrepreneur in the brave new world of the 21st century businesses–and best of all, they gave listeners Read More …

A Note from Jackie: Resolve to FOCUS in 2014

This is an exciting time of year. We transition from the holiday whirlwind into the clean slate of January, and it feels like the world is at our fingertips; the opportunities are endless. We’re finally going to go to the gym, write that novel, lay off the sweets, spend more time with our families and Read More …

A Note from Jackie: Do Your Homework!

Well, it finally feels like autumn here in Portland, Oregon: pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at Starbucks, the leaves are turning red and gold…and the rain is pouring down. But I have to admit that I love this season, rain and all. I get that old “back-to-school” feeling. I think back to Read More …

Shaped by the Power of “NO”

A note from Jackie… It is so easy to get distracted from working towards our goal. There are so many possibilities out there–so many choices, so many distractions. How in the world can we stay focused and on track? Case Study One of my Better, Smarter, Richer clients told a great story a few weeks Read More …

Legacy Letters Workshop

We are excited to announce the next workshop. Linda Ross Swanson will be presenting Legacy Letter Writing,Creating the gift of you.  Linda is a certified grief counselor and the author of Wisdom Under the Bridge: The Prophets from Skid Row. So what is a Legacy Letter?  A Legacy Letter is an encapsulation of the wisdom you have acquired throughout Read More …

7 Reasons to Join the Better, Smarter, Richer Study Group for Solopreneurs

Our Better, Smarter, Richer Study Group could be defined as:  A highly intelligent group which plans and directs a complex or difficult project.  This Better, Smarter, Richer study group is a focused group of solopreneurs and creative entrepreneurs that are serious about taking their business to the next level: professionally, financially and globally.  Here are Read More …

Top 10 Things You Can Do To Claim Your Mastery

Becoming an expert in a focused area of your “deep and narrow niche” is a critical element in achieving your success as a solo. So how can you become an expert?  Here are 10 things you can do: Commit to your area of expertise. Begin to read about that particular area. Join chat groups and Read More …

How To Ask for Referrals

  How to get a referral.  When you have a happy and satisfying relationship with a client, thank them.  You can say to them:  “I have loved working with you.  Can you help me find more clients just like you?”  This both compliments the client and lets them know you are looking to grow your Read More …