Culinary Creativity in the Age of Covid-19

December 08, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
“Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it's more important to make yourself feel good.” Ina Garten, host, Barefoot Contessa Phew. I’m pretty sure Ina Garten had no idea just how prophetic...
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Looking to Sell? Keep Your Emotions at Bay

October 07, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Our emotions have a huge impact on our day to day lives. They influence buying behaviour, and marketers have cottoned on to how to manipulate emotional intelligence to drive sales. Emotions also affect selling – particularly when negotiating. According...
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Five questions business owners should ask themselves TODAY, to ensure they are setting themselves up for a cash rich exit tomorrow.

September 24, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Colleen O’Connell-Campbell’s Five questions business owners should ask themselves TODAY, to ensure they are setting themselves up for a cash rich exit tomorrow. #1: Are you clear on how your business is set up? How do you own your business? Sole proprietor...
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How Family and Risk-Taking Can Provide the Path

September 16, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
We all know the big guys. The Thomsons, the Irvings, the Bronfmans, the Westons – billionaire brands whose very names have become synonymous with their family-owned companies. But what about the smaller guys? Mom-and-pop small businesses quite literally...
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When Breaking Down Barriers Becomes a Business

August 11, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
When Breaking Down Barriers Becomes a Business I’m a sucker for a head-turning entrepreneurial story. That’s why I couldn’t wait to introduce my community to Kyla Cullain, who, in a classic example of our kind of innovation, took her current specialty...
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The Fine Art of Seeing Problems as Opportunity

August 05, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
The Fine Art of Seeing Problems as Opportunity My original intention when I started “I’m a Millionaire. So Now What,” was to create a space where I could share inspirational stories, practical strategies and fun frank advice for self-made millionaires...
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Playing a Bold Pandemic Long Game

July 29, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Playing a Bold Pandemic Long Game When I first started “I’m a Millionaire. So Now What?” my goal was to meet other incredible entrepreneurs and business leaders, and hopefully provide advice, critical insights and the strategies you need to manage your...
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To the mothers of business

March 11, 2020 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I’ve met many business owners whose ego and identity are tangled up with their work. I’m sure you’ve heard the comparison before – that building a business is like raising a child. Both are all-consuming in the beginning, can’t be done without good help...
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Rule 4: Set clear expectations

November 13, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
During a single week in October I flew through 4 different airports – just to be inspired. I believe fiercely in the value of curiosity, lifelong learning and bringing a beginner’s mindset (open and eager) even to those topics you think you know well...
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There are no easy goodbyes.

October 16, 2019 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
I’ve shared lots of lists and counsel about the practical aspects of settling an estate, drafting a will, and clearly communicating your ‘in-the-event-of’ plans. But there’s no practical or pragmatic plan that prepares us for the inevitable passing of...
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