The Homeboy Hook-Up!

It is so enterprising to work amongst so many entrepreneurs. At one point in time our thoughts became our reality. As with anything, distractions in life alter the pace in which our companies grow, but we are all still here working towards our success. They say success comes with many challenges. Whoever they are, they are absolutely right!

I have fallen victim to it. I have taken part in it. I have learned from it. I have built my business so that others could avoid it. What is IT? IT! is the HOMEBOY Hook-Up. I would be living a lie if I didn't acknowledge that it is definitely costly to start your own business. We [small business owners] reach a level when eventually some form of investing has to take place. It may start with the need for a business card and dive into the world of up to date technology or more manpower [depending on your business]. At the end of the day, as your business grows your pockets tend to dissipate rapidly all in the name of investing in your dream. The HOMEBOY Hook-Up has gotten many small business owners off of the ground while inspiring others. The usual HHU time line goes like this....

1. I believe in what my business is
2. I speak it into existence
3. I spread the word
4. I find those who love and respect me who want to support me
5. I see my dream a little clearer than I did before
6. I still love the support of those who are helping me
7. I get that feeling of I own my own thing
8. Life gets in the way
9. My supporters still support but can't afford to invest anymore time because I can't pay them
10. People want immediate satisfaction [we are human]
11. I am back to working on my dream solo because dreams don't pay bills:-(

Now! Once we have learned Lesson #1 of HHU we revamp the approach. Many times people begin to take on the the attitude of I can't trust anyone with my dream and I can do everything myself... Let's not forget the main thing.... I am free [I don't have to pay me]!!!! With a little humility hopefully Lesson#2 isn't to far down the road when you realize that you can't do it all.

Lesson #2 is when HHU really gets you. You realize you have to pay and you walk head on into learning that you get what you pay for. Sucks but true.

The Machine Needs Repairs

A few weeks ago a friend of mine and I were talking. The conversation involved people and ego's with a little of who is right and who is wrong. At the end of the conversation we concluded that within a circle of people it is understood that at some point everyone has a right and wrong moment. All of us have an I messed up moment. Every once in a while within circles you have a person who doesn't usually mess up (as major as others). I sat back and I thought to myself. If I am that person in my circle and I am the go to person (helping to make the situation better) what happens when I mess up? My friend looked at me and said.... Mia! You don't mess up (my friends have this habit of making it seem as if I am this super whatever you want to call it...I beg to differ). He said you sometimes have to shut it down. I thought about it and its kind of true. I Shut Down! Once every other month or so I take a moment (a day maybe two) and I shut it down....Counting down to SHUTTING IT DOWN.

Today is a Good Day... And It's Still Going

Love to Skai Ryan Cosmetics...

A true client appreciates those who are available at the drop of a hat, willing to allow them to infect your brain with a multi-billion dollar concept [that they want to include you on], all while remembering that you are a workaholic and never stop to eat. To all those clients out there that appreciate you! Smooches:)She walked in with the food.

Business Card Meltdown!

New Year New Things...

I'm sure we have all had our share of Christmas cheer and Happy New Year greetings from our peers. I tend to be the one that relies on those who know me to know that I wish all prosperity every day of the year. I tend not to bombard everyone with the continuous text message, facebook hellos, twitter tweets, and all other forms of social networking we are over indulged in. This short story I have to share.

It's New Years Eve I am enjoying great company, totally engaged in great conversation. Around 5 o'clock in the morning my phone rings. I am a professional. I have multiple clients [dj's, pr reps, musicians, athletes, hosts, etc], so its not unusual for the phone to ring at unusual times. Generally, the rule is no calls before 9 but it is New Years. [Gotta give background info on where my mind is so this story can be understood]

I answer the phone. "Hello," is what I say. The person says, "is this [who I am]?" I say "this is she". She says, "were you at [said venue] this evening"? I say, "no." She continues to ask me questions. I stop her in mid question to remind her that it is 5 o'clock in the morning. She tells me that she is aware of the time but it sounds like I am awake. All I could do is be as polite as no one I know would have been and educate this young lady on some things.

Before she could tell me, I asked her the name of her boyfriend. I asked her what he does. I have been there before. I explained to her that am a professional woman and he could have gotten my card from a number of places.

My father always says that I am a teacher. This is yet another opportunity to school the poor thing because she was definitely in distress. I left her with some food for thought: 1) Don't look for something because you will always find it, 2) It is not wise to call [even based off of emotion] someone at the crack of dawn, 3) If you can not handle the profession of your mate; have that conversation with them, 4) Do not make an ass out of yourself because of an assumption.

Her life was turned upside down because she found a business card. My business card! I never mix personal with business.

When Your Good...

When your good at something, even if its not what you "wanted to be when you grew up" -- Own It! Never in a million years did I think I would be doing what I do. When I look back on my life as a child I can honestly say that I'm not surprised. I was always putting something in order and rearranging it until it made sense. [Insert my mother telling the story about how I would put together the same puzzle over and over again].

Fast forward to 2010 and here I am arranging projects and making clients happy full time. They love me for what I do. I tell them that I have nothing to do with it. God gave me a gift and orders my steps. Besides, its the one profession that satisfies my attention span. I am an attention deficit poster child.

Cheers to a career and not a job!