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Toolbox Talk: Protecting Your Workers During the Solar Eclipse
On April 8th, 2024 a solar eclipse will take place. Here's what you can do to ensure your crews stay safe. On Monday, April 8th, 2024 a total solar eclipse will be seen from all parts of Maine. The eclipse will begin about 2pm and will last for approximately 2.5...
Don’t hire “self-motivated people”…. do this instead
If I read one more job post on Indeed stating "company seeking self-motivated individual to join our team"... I am going to scream. There. I said it. Motivation is like the fuel that drives us to do things. It's a mix of how we feel and what we want to achieve. This...
What should I do before hiring my first employee?
What Should I Do Before Hiring My First Employee? Congratulations! You are at the tipping point of growth and success, but it can be stressful as well as exciting. You have been in control of every aspect of your business, but to grow you need a team. There are a few...
Teach them to roll cast…. How to go above and beyond for your clients
My eyes popped open, and I had one thing on my mind.... grab my gear, and my dog, and get down to my favorite fishing hole before anyone else did. It was still dark as I fumbled my way out of my tent. Destiny squinted her eyes at me as I shined my flashlight at her...
Wile E. Coyote -Super Genius, and Super Resilient
Ah, Saturday morning cartoons - nothing brought me more joy than a bowl of fruit loops and the antics of a super sly, super wise guy - Wile E. Coyote. While Warner Bros made Wile out to be a bumbling buffoon that got blown up ... one thing was for sure ... he always...
What my FitBit has taught me about Leadership…
Hello, and meet my new obsession - the FitBit - a tiny little activity tracker that monitors the steps you take and your sleep cycles. Last week, I bought my husband a Fitbit for his birthday, and one for me for.. well, just because. I figured it would be fun to...
How to be a natural salesperson….
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my mother, sister, and I went to a few local craft fairs. We aren't "Black Friday people" - we prefer to avoid the crowds, but we do enjoy perusing the aisles of arts and crafts made by local artisans. We enjoyed looking at, tasting, and...
Building Resilience: Don’t Get Blood on the Turnips
Early November 1986, hunched over rows that were the length of 3 football fields, with muddy gloves on my hands, I dug through the wet, cold, leafy tops and grabbed onto the leaves of the stubborn root vegetable. Giving it a violent tug, I ripped it from its...
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Growing Strong: Lessons from National Lawn Care Month for Business Success
April is National Lawn Care Month April isn't just about spring showers and blooming flowers; it's also National Lawn Care Month! While the Lawn Care Industry dedicates the month of April to providing tools for the entire industry to educate customers about the...
Letting Go of Work-Life Balance – How to manage a business, a home, a family and your sanity…
Owning a business and managing the responsibilities at home can be a lot to handle... Being an independent contractor offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. While it grants autonomy and flexibility, it also demands self-discipline and effective time...
Should I Scale My Contracting Business… or Stay Small?
If you are running a small contracting business, maybe it's just you, or perhaps you and a couple of subcontractors, it can be tempting to keep things small and not expand your business. I hear it all the time... all the fear and trepidation that comes with growing a...
Navigating the Coaching Landscape: Choosing a Business Coach Wisely
In today's coaching landscape, where options abound, it's crucial to sift through the myriad choices and find a coach who offers valuable insights rather than questionable advice for a fee. While I respect the diversity within the coaching industry, I'd like to shed...
Use Core Values to Guide You to Your Business Goals
My Dad would often say "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." Ok, my Dad wasn't the originator of the quote, Google tells me it was actually Alexander Hamilton. All I remember is when I was young, my Dad would play a hokey country song with...
Helping Maine Business Owners M.A.P. Out Their Plans
And having a blast doing it! I have to admit - sometimes, I have so much fun working with clients, I have to pinch myself. I have been offering 2-hour business building sessions this summer, and I have to say - the transformations I have seen with these entrepreneurs...
When is it time to make the Leap?
When is it time to make the leap from Moonlighting to Full-Time Entrepreneur? How do you know when it's a good time to quit your day job and put 100% of your focus into your dream business? BUILD A SAFETY NET – There is an old saying “leap and the net will appear” …...
How to Go Full-Time in Your Side Hustle
If you told me two years ago that by taking a full-time job, my business would become more streamlined, organized, AND profitable - I would have asked you who bought my business? But that is what became my reality. Taking a full-time job forced me to reanalyze and...
Lessons from a Bear – Surviving as a Seasonal Business Owner
The Maine Black Bears have been an icon of Maine for generations. Bears are very adaptable - they forage for nuts, berries, insects, and will even take down a young deer or small animal. The black bear has a keen sense of smell and can run as fast as 35 miles an...
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Should I Scale My Contracting Business… or Stay Small?
If you are running a small contracting business, maybe it's just you, or perhaps you and a couple of subcontractors, it can be tempting to keep things small and not expand your business. I hear it all the time... all the fear and trepidation that comes with growing a...
How to Establish Succcessful Routines for Your Small Business
When I first started my business - I scoured Google searching for the *perfect* checklist that would help me establish daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly routines. Of course, I found thousands of suggestions, but nothing *quite* fit - so, I did what I've always done...
Managing Change: Embracing Change Naturally
It’s Autumn in New England - my favorite time of year. While taking long walks with my husband and dog in the Maine woods, I am struck with how quickly nature adapts to the shorter days, the colder nights, and how easily everything in nature seems to shift into...
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Building Financial Love: Managing Cash Flow in Your Contracting Business
In the world of construction and contracting, cash flow is a constant topic of conversation. Yet, during the winter months, it can feel particularly challenging. With projects delayed by weather, clients slow to pay, and unpredictable conditions impacting our work,...
How to raise your rates and keep your clients as a contractor
Have you been contemplating raising your rates, but worried that you will lose your clients if you do? As a contractor, the prospect of increasing your rates can be a daunting decision, especially when you've invested time and effort in building a client base....
Blazing Trails
Navigating the Coaching Landscape: Choosing a Business Coach Wisely
In today's coaching landscape, where options abound, it's crucial to sift through the myriad choices and find a coach who offers valuable insights rather than questionable advice for a fee. While I respect the diversity within the coaching industry, I'd like to shed...
15 Years of Blazing Trails!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering Success in the Contracting Industry - Blazing Trails Coaching, LLC Marks 15 Years of Empowering Success in the Construction Industry. [South Portland, January 19, 2024] – Established in 2009 by Priscilla Hansen...
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