by Christine Campbell Rapin | Jan 24, 2026 | Networking
Most business owners treat networking one-to-ones like casual coffee chats — and then wonder why they aren’t getting clients. If you want referrals, ROI, and real business growth, you need a structured approach that turns conversations into action. Here’s the exact...
by Christine Campbell Rapin | Jan 8, 2026 | Networking
Recently, I saw a lightning‑rod comment on LinkedIn that stopped me in my tracks: “Networking is broken. It’s become a social club where showing up earns you a gold star — in a room full of procrastinators who are afraid to sell.” And honestly? She’s right. Too many...
by Christine Campbell Rapin | Jan 4, 2025 | Entrepreneur, Strategy, Vision
I see many business owners stalling right now and falling into the dangerous trap of thinking, “Well, 2024 wasn’t as good as I’d imagined when I started the year back in January, so I’d better spend the next 3 months planning for 2025 to create different...
by Christine Campbell Rapin | Dec 7, 2024 | Entrepreneur, Strategy
It’s time to get real (or more real if you’ve been a reader for a while, lol). The Idea vs. Reality of Being a Business Owner Are you more in love with the idea of being a business owner or with actually being a successful business owner? The Myth of Chapter 10 Many...
by Christine Campbell Rapin | Nov 2, 2024 | Entrepreneur, Strategy
A Wild Moment on YouTube Shorts This screenshot from YouTube Shorts is absolutely WILD to me… and I immediately thought, “Look Mom, I’ve made it to the big league!” LOL. Mind-Blowing Realization Talk about mind-blowing. 🤯🤯🤯 I didn’t pay to have this done or have any...
by Christine Campbell Rapin | Oct 5, 2024 | Entrepreneur, Strategy
ecently, I called a staff meeting in my business. It was time for an internal audit and performance review, especially after the unexpected passing of my mother-in-law earlier this year. The Question of the Day: How Can We Continue to Grow Despite Current Constraints?...
