Two years ago

by kathy on January 23, 2012

Two years ago I started blogging. Not a big deal for most but for me I am giving myself a pat on the back! I don’t blog daily but I try hard to blog each week. For some reason as I was thinking of my blog for today I thought I would check out the date of my first entry. Funny… it was January 22, 2010.

What I have learned in the many years of owning a business is being consistent. Each year I challenge myself with things that make me very uncomfortable.  I told myself I would not write a blog about New Years resolutions but what if I say out loud here on my blog what MY goals for 2012 will be.  To be successful in life and business you have to challenge yourself!

These three things will keep me busy for a year:

1. Videos will be part of my everyday life – vlogging & new shows on Ovaleye.TV

2. Work on my core inside and out – Gym time strength training & make every day count

3. Think BIG-  it’s easy & safe to think small. Big is better!

These will keep me busy and pushing me outside my comfort zone.  I wake up every day and before my feet hit the floor I tell myself JUST DO IT

Kathy K Nelson – Chief Decision Maker at Ovaleye.com

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Inspiration on a Saturday afternoon

by kathy on January 16, 2012

Ovaleye.tv is a big part of our brand and marketing platform. I have been researching others to see how videos can capture and connect with your target audience. Videos! I recommend all entrepreneurs create a welcome video or a vlog to see how you do and then watch it. I had so much fun watching and learning while sipping tea on a snowy winter day.

Here are my favorites! I love it when people can truly connect with their audience and community. So my top picks for fun and inspiration are:

Marie Forleo:

Tony Robbins Interviews Marie Forleo

How to Deal with Competition in Your Industry

Savor the Success:

Do you have the IT factor?

Angela Jia Kim’s Vlogs

I sat for a few hours watching these women talk about what they love and inspiring others. So much better than cable!

Here is to women that take a chance and have fun!

Kathy K Nelson – Chief Decision Maker at Ovaleye.com

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Lessons Learned

January 8, 2012

It’s 2012 and as we move forward with new and exciting plans for Ovaleye this year, I have to think what the heck happened to 2011? The year flew by too fast for a growing business to handle. Here is what I found as I go through my notes for the past year. Our company [...]

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Here is to 2011!

December 31, 2011

Here is to another great year! 2011 was a year to remember for me personally. It was also a big year for our family too. Each year in business makes me stronger and ready for the next. Here are a few highlights that I wanted to share about my family, business and fun. Wishing everyone [...]

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How you hire your team

December 13, 2011

Ovaleye has a great team! Small businesses do not have all the resources and time to do it all. So we look at others to help us. How you hire or partner with others is something that you grow into and learn from. Small businesses usually have small budgets so partnering is the way to [...]

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A Day in the Life of the Chief Decision Maker

November 29, 2011

One of my favorite days of the week is Monday. It’s the start of the week and usually one of our busiest days. I love to be busy and enjoy talking with as many web hosting clients as we can. My day usually starts at 5:15am and by 8am I am in the office after [...]

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30 years!

November 21, 2011

My husband and I will celebrate our 30th Anniversary November 21st.  Time has flown by too fast! We met when I was 15 so I have known him more than 30 years. We were both attending summer camp in Santa Barbara. He was our high school band Drum Major and I was a tall flag [...]

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SOHO Insights 1 Year Anniversary!

November 5, 2011

Jenn and I started SOHO Insights at Ovaleye.tv 1 year ago. This has been a work in progress for me. A year ago I would have told you I do not like to be in videos but it’s something I need to do. Now a year later I LOVE our little videos we do each [...]

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Book Recommendation

October 24, 2011

I am going to purchase Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson this week.  SOHO Insights will be highlighting Steve Jobs at the end of the month and I can’t wait!  Ovaleye is an avid reader of all great leaders, movers and shakers. Steve Jobs is one of our favorite visionaries and his story should be [...]

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National Boss Day

October 16, 2011

Today is National Boss Day!  As soon as I post this blog I will point out to my daughter and husband who are my partners in our business Ovaleye that they should give me treats at least for bossing them around. Do they have a card for this day One of my favorite magazines Success [...]

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