Running Reflections: Journaling Journey

October 02, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I promised to share more about my journaling journey. So, here’s a sample of my daily routine. (Date) DAY, MONTH, YYYY (Spirit Junkie Daily Affirmation App) I am grateful for my body and I am willing to see it with love. Today, I am grateful for: 1. 2...
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Essential Steps for a Cash-Rich Exit that Every Entrepreneur Should Consider

September 25, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For entrepreneurs, the ultimate goal often involves a strategic exit that secures financial freedom and ensures the longevity of their business impact. Effective exit planning is key, requiring meticulous strategy and foresight. This process is exemplified...
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Running Reflections: Dear Diary…

September 18, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I have been writing in a journal (off and on) for as long as I can remember. When I was a “young girl” we called it a diary. In it I would write… Dear Diary, Then I’d share the secrets of the moment: young love heartache teenage angst dreams nightmares...
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How Strategic Planning for Non-Sale Business Exits Secures a Future for Entrepreneurs

September 11, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When considering the future of a business, many entrepreneurs think about a sale to a third party as the ultimate exit strategy. However, for various reasons, selling may not always be possible or even desirable. This reality means you’ll need to think...
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Running Reflections: Asking Questions vs Having Answers

September 04, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Out running on another beautiful summer day!☀️ Today’s #runningreflections Answers. Solutions. Strategies. Gotta have them! Right? ???? What if? What if the questions are more important? ASKING QUESTIONS vs HAVING ANSWERS Is one more important than the...
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From Books to Business: Applying Investment Book Lessons to Entrepreneurial Success

August 28, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Continuous learning is a cornerstone of sustained success and growth. This summer, we settled in to read some seminal works on investment through our book club, extracting invaluable lessons from Benjamin Graham's "The Intelligent Investor", Burton Malkiel's...
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Running Reflections: HOT out herrrre!

August 21, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
It is HOT out herrrre! (Yes, that’s a nod to Nelly’s song "Hot in Herrrrre") It’s a typical August summer day, and as I observe my environment, I can’t help but state the obvious: it is scorching! Interesting thought How often do we judge rather than...
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Navigating Market Efficiency with Index Funds: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs

August 14, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The concept of market efficiency is both a foundation and a puzzle for investors, particularly for entrepreneurs who must balance the demands of their businesses with the management of personal investments. The advent of index funds, as chronicled in...
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Running Reflections: Sweet Sixteen

August 07, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Recently, I pulled out a bin of mementos. Within it I found a letter written to me by my ‘Dear Old Dad’ on the occasion of my 16th Birthday. Dan O’Connell Father Mentor An Original “Influencer” If you have been following me you know that I write of his...
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Integrating a Disciplined Investment Approach into your Business Exit Strategy

July 31, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For entrepreneurs, the journey of building and eventually exiting a business is filled with decisions; from operational tweaks to strategic pivots. One foundational decision involves how you’ll manage the proceeds from a successful exit. To help my clients...
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