Hi, my name is Steven, and I’m a solopreneur. I’m a solopreneur and I’m very okay with it. If you’re not sure of the difference between an entrepreneur and a solopreneur, scroll to the very bottom and there’s a super useful infographic that explains the difference. Then come back here! Being a solopreneur is not…
This week a Facebook memory popped up on my news feed. Apparently it was a year ago that I attended a remarkable “life-altering” experience in Phoenix, AZ. It seemed only natural to reflect on the progress I have made since then. The month prior to the conference, I had been invited to join an online…
As part of my 90-Day Challenge (July/August/September) I committed to 12 blog posts. I’m in Week 6 and to date I’ve written just one. I should have written six. This lack of progress is indicative of the struggles I’m having in the middle of this current challenge. Things just aren’t moving at the speed I…
The title is a pun on the “It’s just not cricket” saying. An English saying that something is unjust or just plain wrong done to someone or something. This came from the game of cricket which is regarded as a gentlemans game were fairplay was paramount. A little over six weeks ago, I shared the…
In 2018, I landed several amazing new clients and literally DOUBLED my sales in one year. They were one-off clients (i.e. not reoccurring) and the injection of cash allowed me to purchase new equipment to fulfill their orders. I still have this equipment today and it’s cut my production time for all my work by…
When I was 7 or 8, I joined the local football (soccer) club. As was customary at the time, we used team names from the English first division (now called the Premier League): Everton, Arsenal, West Ham, Liverpool, Spurs, etc. I was put in the “Liverpool” team and so begun my support of the mighty…
On Saturday I ran my first ever 5K (3.1 miles) run. Back in December, I had written a goal to complete a 5K for a charity or fundraising event by December 2019. I went a little further with my goal and set a finishing time goal of under 30 minutes. I added the time component…
One of the most common questions I get asked is how on earth I ended up in Chicago. I’ve got a two minute response down pat, but for those looking for a longer explanation, there’s this… In 1994 I moved from Auckland to Sydney, Australia. I had graduated with a marketing degree and was looking…
About two months before I left on my trip to New Zealand, I applied for Global Entry. According to the website, Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at…
The Haka is a ceremonial dance or challenge in the Maori culture (of New Zealand). Most people know that the Haka is performed by the New Zealand rugby team – known as the All Blacks – before their international matches. Check out this brief (4-minute) video on the history of the Haka.