Melanie Benson Strick

What Billionaires Know About Getting Things Done Fast!

What do Donald Trump, Oprah, Richard Branson and I have in common? Well I may not quite be at the billionaire level yet but what we do all have in common is we are all entrepreneurs who get things done in record time. Consider this: Over 80% of the ent... Read >

The Single Greatest Revelation For Your Success

I've surveyed hundreds of entrepreneurs about what gets in the way of achieving their goals. The two highest responses are: "I don't have enough time," and "I don't have enough money." Now I don't want to seem callous or unsympathetic as I'm sure that ... Read >

Six Sanity-Saving Scenarios to Turn a Massive Breakdown into a Powerful Business Breakthrough

There I was. Depressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Despite my best efforts to have a smooth running ship and organize my event, I realized I had a significant breakdown in my process. I admit, it wasn't the end of the world, but come on, I teach this st... Read >

Octopus Balance: Insights on the Myths and Realities of Life Balance

Jeanette was a typical go-getter who wanted it all. Mother to three children, owner of a thriving consulting firm to Fortune 500 companies, chairman of her industry association and wife to a successful doctor. Jeanette had goals, dreams and visions of a b... Read >

How to Boost Your Bottom Line by Strengthening Your Power Factor

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to fill a bucket that is full of holes? Imagine for a moment how silly it would be to try and keep the bucket full of water when the water just keeps pouring out the bottom. Well that is what most of us do when we t... Read >

How Control-Freak-Itis Can Derail Your Success

Imagine what it would be like if you could run a profitable six, seven or eight figure business and enjoy as much freedom as you desire? For many, the moment you decide to grow your business you simultaneously think of all the hard work ahead. You begin t... Read >

6 Steps to an "Altitude Adjustment"

I was recently listening to a podcast by Todd Bockman, the Millionaire Coach, on Attitudes for Success. He was telling a story about how he encountered some people on a forum who were whining about their down-trodden luck and offered to help them "for fre... Read >

9 Simple Virtual Team Outsourcing Tips to Make More Money

I recently conducted a survey of entrepreneurs who are still doing everything themselves. I discovered that the #1 reason why entrepreneurs hold back from investing in support is they still believe that the cost to build a team is greater than the potenti... Read >

6 Keys to Solving Any Challenge with Out-of-the-Box Thinking

As my friends and I hovered in the lobby of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, the reality was sinking in that American Airlines had cancelled all of our flights and we were stuck in Nashville for one more day. As we mentally reviewed the checklist in our heads ... Read >

3 Tips to Equalize Cash Flow to Client Flow

Your bills are piling up. Your website is in its fourth reiteration and you still aren't getting clients. You just discovered that you should be posting articles and doing online press releases but you are running out of time and money. You know you ne... Read >