So what DO you get that entrepreneur in your life? We asked a few of our entrepreneur friends (and we're also sharing from our own experience) what's on their list that would be specifically helpful to them as an entrepreneur. Here you go! What else should be on the list by the way? Let us … Continue reading The 2018 Entrepreneur Christmas Wish List
Wanna know what to get your favorite people this year but out of ideas (as per the usual?!)? We've got you covered. Check out our top 10 favorites here - FULL of our #ShopSmall loves - that will not disappoint! Check back here for updates to the list all the way up through Christmas Day … Continue reading Top 10 #ShopSmall Gifts of 2018: The ADS Christmas Wish List
What's most sacred to you in your life? Your time? Your family? Your relationships? Your sanity? Holidays are a good reminder of that. But let's face it: (A) Work doesn't stop just because the holidays roll around (especially for us entrepreneurs) and (B) although the holidays are supposed to be fun and merry, it can … Continue reading 10 Pre-Holiday Mindset Tips from the Author of Eat, Pray, Love (Elizabeth Gilbert)
Last week we asked the question: WHY do we sabotage our own business dreams? Today we're coming back to you with a special weekend-edition response to that - giving you 5 of our best ways we've found to NOT sabotage our dreams. This is a bit of encouragement we wanted to share with you that … Continue reading Are we playing small or serving the world?
Why Authentic Effort is Needed for Authentic Marketing Magic: so today I brought you along with me for a bit of a fall run. Running by the river is a great way for me to clear my head, get some creative juices flowing, etc. And while running, a message came to me literally through a … Continue reading Stop Sabotaging Your Business Dreams!
The world is full of insecurities and it's not hard to see why. Fill in the blank: I hate _______ about myself. It's not just about "being fat" - it's about things like not being married, not having kids, not having finished that college degree, not having that house, that car, that...that, that. It is … Continue reading Why loving yourself is important for business
Need Daymond John's SHARK Acronym broken down? Say no more - we've got you covered. You must've missed the AWESOME new #ChaseforBiz conference held in Atlanta this year? If you did - you missed out on a treat. Cam Newton was there along with Deepak Chopra (who retweeted one of our tweets that day!) as … Continue reading ADS reviews Daymond John’s SHARK Acronym
Do you remember what your One Word for 2018 is? Now's a great time to go back and reflect on that. Not too late to incorporate it afresh or to a deeper extent in your world!! Read our original One Word for 2018 New Year's Eve Blog. Watch our original One Word for 2018 Video … Continue reading Mid-Year Check-In: How’s that One Word coming along?
Wondering what IGTV is, why it is and how to use it? Here are all the basics to get you started - including how to upload a video from mobile and web (once that bug is fixed). Check out our video tutorial below plus these tips and things to know (be sure to watch the intro … Continue reading How to do IGTV: Learn the Basics of Instagram Television
You wouldn't necessarily think there's much you could learn about business from a guy who's a forester. Growing up (and even now), my dad loved tromping around in the woods, tackling the nation's largest forest fires, prescribing forest fires and probably so much more I have not a clue about. He's now the pastor of a small, … Continue reading 8 Lessons my Dad Taught Me about Business